Valganciclovir vs. Letermovir for CMV Prophylaxis in Heart Transplant

Recruiting Phase 2 Phase 3 Interventional Study
CMV Viremia Heart Transplant Infection Heart Transplant Failure and Rejection
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Pivotal Trial This treatment is in the last trial phase before FDA approval. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 99
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 2/3
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
150 (estimated)
Sponsor
Columbia University · Other
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About This Trial

The purpose of this study is to compare the safety and efficacy of letermovir with valganciclovir for prevention of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) viremia in moderate to high risk serostatus heart transplant recipients.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients who are \>18 years of age who have received a heart transplant and have not started their CMV prophylaxis regimen will be included. Exclusion Criteria: History of or suspected CMV disease within 6 months prior is excluded.
Contacts

Afsana Rahman, MD

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ar3262@cumc.columbia.edu

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Adel T Alnatour, BS

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