Maribavir for Prevention of CMV After Stem Cell Transplants

Summary

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections remain a significant problem following various types of transplants that are associated with strong immunosuppressive therapy. Maribavir is a new oral anti-CMV drug with a novel mechanism of action compared to currently available anti-CMV drugs. This study will test the safety and anti-CMV activity of different doses of maribavir when given as CMV prophylaxis following stem cell transplants.

Timeline

Start

2004-10-28

Primary completion

2006-04-05

Completion

2006-04-05

Publications

• Winston DJ, Young JA, Pullarkat V, Papanicolaou GA, Vij R, Vance E, Alangaden GJ, Chemaly RF, Petersen F, Chao N, Klein J, Sprague K, Villano SA, Boeckh M. Maribavir prophylaxis for prevention of cytomegalovirus infection in allogeneic stem cell transplant recipients: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-ranging study. Blood. 2008 Jun 1;111(11):5403-10. doi: 10.1182/blood-2007-11-121558. Epub 2008 Feb 19.

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