Overview

Low Dose Thymoglobulin to Protect Kidney Function After Liver Transplant

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2015-12-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This study will evaluate the use of a drug called Thymoglobulin, combined with a delayed start of the anti-rejection drugs (10 days after liver transplant), compared to the current approach of starting anti-rejection drugs called calcineurin inhibitors or CNI's within 2 days after the liver transplant.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
The Cleveland Clinic
Collaborator:
Genzyme, a Sanofi Company
Treatments:
Antilymphocyte Serum
Calcineurin Inhibitors
Mycophenolate mofetil
Mycophenolic Acid
Tacrolimus
Thymoglobulin