Clinical trials: BK Nephropathy
BK Viremia, BK Nephropathy
Using mTOR Inhibitors in the Prevention of BK Nephropathy
BK virus infections after kidney transplant are increasing and can result in damage to the transplanted kidney. Currently, the universally accepted treatment is to decrease the strength of the antirejection medications but it is…
- Trial name
- NCT01649609
- Testing
- Tacrolimus, Mycophenolate acid, Sirolimus
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
BK Virus Infection
Ciprofloxacin for Prevention of BK Infection
BK infection is an important cause of graft dysfunction and graft loss after renal transplantation. It has been widely accepted that emergence of BK virus correlates with the more potent immunosuppressive agents used to lower…
- Trial name
- NCT01789203
- Testing
- Ciprofloxacin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
BK Virus (Nephropathy)
Cidofovir in Renal Transplant Recipients With BKVN
This study will look at the safety, tolerability and effectiveness of cidofovir in kidney transplant patients who have been diagnosed with BK virus nephropathy (BKVN), a viral condition that can cause patients to reject…
- Trial name
- NCT00138424
- Testing
- Cidofovir
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
BK Virus Nephropathy, BK Virus Infection
Study of Posoleucel (Formerly Known as ALVR105; Viralym-M) in Kidney Transplant Patients With BK Viremia
The purpose of this study is to compare Posoleucel (formerly known as ALVR105; Viralym-M) to placebo in kidney transplant recipients who have high or low levels of BK virus in their blood.
- Trial name
- NCT04605484
- Testing
- Posoleucel (formerly known as ALVR105) cells
- Where
- 33 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- AlloVir