The impact of immunosuppressives on age-related changes of the immune system will be analyzed in patients after renal transplantation. Only patients at least one year after renal tranplantation and with stable condition of the transplant will be included. Healthy adults without immunosuppressive therapy will be included as controls. Age of participants will range from 18-80 years. MedDRA version: 14.0 Level: PT Classification code 10062016 Term: Immunosuppression System Organ Class: 10021428 -
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Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: patients after renal transplantation: - transplantation more than 1 year ago - current therapy is Tacrolimus, Cyclosporin A or Sirolimus/Everolimus - signed informed consent form healthy controls: - signed informed consent form 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 150 F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range 50
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: patients after renal transplantation: - acute or chronic rejection - dysfunction of the transplant healthy controls: - immunosuppressive therapy - chronic infection with HBV, HCV or HIV - chemotherapy - pregnant women
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
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| Main Objective: ;Secondary Objective: ;Primary end point(s): Determination of immunological parameters (T cell subpopulations, antigen-specific T cells, T cell repertoire) | — |
Countries
Austria
Contacts
Universitätsklinik für Innere Medizin IV, Medizinische Universität Innsbruck