Envarsus XR for Kidney Transplant Patients
(OPERATOR Trial)
Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
Overseen byAnthony Langone, MD
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Phase 4
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
No Placebo Group
Prior Safety Data
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?The purpose of this study is to assess cognitive outcome and quality of life in stable renal transplant patients treated with twice daily tacrolimus at baseline and after switching to Envarsus XL. The study is designed to see if switching patients from Tacrolimus to Envarsus treatment improves cognitive function.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for English-speaking adults aged 18-70 who've had a kidney transplant between 4 weeks and 10 years ago. They must be on a stable dose of Tacrolimus with specific blood levels, not planning to start interfering medications, and have no severe visual/hearing impairments or medical conditions that could affect participation.Inclusion Criteria
Patients must be able to understand English and provide written informed consent
Males and females between 18 and 70 years of age
Patients receiving a stable dose (i.e., no dose adjustments) of TAC-IR for a minimum of 4-7 days at screening
+5 more
Exclusion Criteria
Patients with an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) (MDRD4) < 25 mL/min at screening
Patients who have a history of any of the following, based on documentation of clinical conditions and concomitant medications in the medical records: Cognitive decline secondary to stroke, per Investigator discretion
Patients with an episode of biopsy-proven or suspected acute rejection that requires treatment within 3 months of screening
+20 more
Participant Groups
The study tests if switching from twice-daily Tacrolimus (Prograf) to Envarsus XR improves cognitive function in stable renal transplant patients. It assesses the impact of this medication change on their mental capabilities and quality of life.
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Change from Prograf to EnvarsusExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
All participants will be switched from Prograf to Envarsus
Envarsus XR is already approved in United States for the following indications:
🇺🇸 Approved in United States as Envarsus XR for:
- Prophylaxis of organ rejection in kidney transplant patients in combination with other immunosuppressants
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VUMCNashville, TN
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterLead Sponsor
Veloxis PharmaceuticalsIndustry Sponsor