A study to prevent the occurence of chronic rejection after lung transplantation. Other points of investigation include lung function evolution, rate of survival, BAL cellularity, infection rate, rate of acute rejection and reflux MedDRA version: 12.1 Level: LLT Classification code 10029888 Term: Obliterative bronchiolitis MedDRA version: 12.1 Level: LLT Classification code 10049202 Term: Bronchiolitis obliterans MedDRA version: 12.1 Level: LLT Classification code 10068805 Term: Follicular br
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Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • Stable LTx recipients at discharge after transplantation. • Signed informed consent • Adult (age at least 18 years old at moment of transplantation) • Able to take oral medication Are the trial subjects under 18? no Number of subjects for this age range: F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • Prolonged and/or complicated ICU-course after transplantation. • Early (<30 days post-transplant) post-operative death • Major suture problems (airway stenosis or stent) • Retransplantation (lung) • Previous transplantation (solid organ) • Multi-organ transplantation (lung+ other solid organ)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Main Objective: • Prevalence of BOS (grade 1) at 2 and 3 year post-transplant;Secondary Objective: • BAL: cells (differential cell count, fibrocytes) proteins (IL-17, IL-8, IL-6, LTD4), microbiology • Peripheral blood: CRP and fibrocytes • CMV and non-CMV infection rates • Acute rejection and lymphocytic bronchiolitis rates • Reflux (clinical and biochemical approach) ;Primary end point(s): Development of chronic rejection | — |
Countries
Belgium