Efficacy of Sirolimus-Based, Steroid Avoidance Immunosuppression African Americans

Summary

African Americans receiving a kidney transplant are considered at high risk for early rejection of their transplanted kidney and require more immunosuppression to maintain their kidney transplant function. This increase in immunosuppression puts this group at risk for drug-related toxicities and complications such as post-transplant diabetes. This study will evaluate: 1. Whether a sirolimus based steroid avoidance regimen in African Americans may decrease the risks of drug-related toxicities, 2. Decreased rates of metabolic complications such as post-transplant diabetes, 3. The effect of Sirolimus plus a reduced dose cyclosporine on renal allograft function.

Timeline

Start

2004-08

Primary completion

2008-07-01

Completion

2008-07-01

Drugs

Indications