A Phase 2, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate Fingolimod for the Abrogation of Interstitial Fibrosis and Tubular Atrophy Following Kidney Transplantation

Investigator: Ahmed Gaber, MD

Study Coordinator: Marcos De Oliveira

Status: Enrolling

ClinicalTrials.gov Number: N/A

Phone: 171.344.19837

Protocol Number: Pro00022269

Description

This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in de novo kidney transplant patients to determine if the addition of fingolimod (brand name Gilenya®, candidate name- FTY720) on the background of standard immunosuppression will prevent expansion of the interstitial compartment of the transplanted kidney. Interstitial expansion is the precursor of interstitial fibrosis and graft loss. The study will test the hypothesis that abgrogating the fibrogenic effects of both the RhoA and mTOR pathways with fingolimod will reduce structural damage in transplanted kidneys and possible subsequent transplant failure. Enrolling by invitation.
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