Preventing EBV infection after kidney transplant
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests if an experimental drug can prevent a common virus (EBV) from causing problems in people who receive a kidney from an EBV-positive donor but have never been exposed to EBV themselves. It aims to reduce the risk of transplant-related complications.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have never had the EBV virus (tested negative before transplant).
- You are getting a kidney from a donor who has EBV (positive).
- If you can become pregnant, you agree to use highly effective birth control during the study.
- You do not have active cancer or have not had cancer treatment in the past year.
- You do not have other serious infections or liver problems.
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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