Clinical trial for Kidney Transplant Recipients
Official title Neurocognitive Function Changes With Extended-Release Tacrolimus Among Older Kidney Transplant Recipients
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06751992
What this study is testing
What is Conversion to extended-release tacrolimus?
This is an investigational study being studied to see if switching from immediate-release to extended-release tacrolimus affects thinking and memory in older kidney transplant recipients. The extended-release form is designed to release the medicine slowly over time to keep steady levels in the body.
Also referred to as Envarsus XR.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether a slow-release version of a medicine works differently for the brain. It looks at how well people think and remember things.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are an older adult who has had a kidney transplant.
- What's involved
- You would take a daily pill to prevent your body from rejecting the new kidney. The team will check your thinking and memory skills at different times.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts for a set period with regular check-ins to track your health.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 65 and older
You may be able to join if
- Able to give informed consent for participation in the study
- Patients who have regular outpatient follow-up at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) transplant center
- ≥1 year since the latest kidney transplantation
- On IR tacrolimus as maintenance therapy
- At a stable therapeutic tacrolimus level (5-10 ng/ml) over the last ≥3 months
You likely can't join if
- Dual organ transplantation
- Rejection within the last three months
- History of moderate to severe dementia (defined by Dementia Severity Rating Scale ≥19)
- History of Parkinson's disease
- Decompensated liver disease
- Active cancer
See the full eligibility criteria
- Able to give informed consent for participation in the study
- Patients who have regular outpatient follow-up at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) transplant center
- ≥1 year since the latest kidney transplantation
- On IR tacrolimus as maintenance therapy
- At a stable therapeutic tacrolimus level (5-10 ng/ml) over the last ≥3 months
- Stable kidney function [\<20% variability between the last two estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)]
- Utilizing English or Spanish as the primary language
- Dual organ transplantation
- Rejection within the last three months
- History of moderate to severe dementia (defined by Dementia Severity Rating Scale ≥19)
- History of Parkinson's disease
- Decompensated liver disease
- Active cancer
- Uncontrolled depression or anxiety
- Blindness
- Deafness
- Intellectual disabilities
- Pregnancy
- eGFR \<15 mL/min/1.73 m2 at the time of enrollment
- Total bilirubin \>3.0 mg/dL
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Compensation & support
A stipend or payment for your time may be offered.
No amount is published here because ClinicalTrials.gov has no reliable field for payment or travel support. Ask the study team what's actually covered (payment for your time, travel, parking, or other study costs), and never join a trial for the compensation alone.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team, so confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 65 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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