Overview

Rituximab and Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) for Desensitization in Renal Transplantation

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2007-05-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the safety and efficacy of IVIG in combination with Rituximab to lower the level of HLA-sensitive antibodies and block their ability to attack a transplanted organ in patients who are highly HLA-sensitized and are awaiting transplantation.
Phase:
Phase 1/Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Collaborators:
Biogen
Genentech, Inc.
Treatments:
Immunoglobulins, Intravenous
Rituximab