Extended antibiotics after kidney transplant
Treatments studied
Part of Infections, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at whether continuing an antibiotic called TMP-SMX (Bactrim) for longer helps prevent urinary tract infections after a kidney transplant. If you've already taken it safely for 6 months, you may qualify to continue it for another 6 months or stop, to see which is better.
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Who can take part
- Had a kidney transplant at UCSF within the last 6 months
- Can take capsules by mouth
- Kidney function is good enough (GFR greater than 30)
- You were able to take TMP-SMX (Bactrim) for the first 6 months after surgery without stopping
- No allergy to TMP-SMX or sulfa drugs
- No recent urinary tract infection resistant to TMP-SMX
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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