Kidney Transplantation
Conditions
Keywords
Immunosuppression, JAK3 inhibitor, kidney transplantation
Brief summary
A new immunosuppressive drug based on the inhibition of an important enzyme in the immune system called JAK3, is being developed by Pfizer to prevent transplant rejection. In this research study, a JAK3 inhibitor or cyclosporine will be given to new kidney transplant patients for 12 months in addition to other standard transplant medications such as prednisone.
Interventions
Standard of care
CP-690550 20 mg BID in Months 1-6 then 15 mg BID in Months 7-12
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Recipient of first time kidney transplant * Between the ages of 18 and 70 years, inclusive
Exclusion criteria
* Recipient of any non-kidney transplant
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinical biopsy proven acute rejection rate at 6 months | 6 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pharmacokinetics of CP-690,550 | 12 months |
| Lymphocyte subsets | 12 months |
| Posttransplant humoral alloreactivity | 12 months |
| Safety and tolerability of CP-690,550 | 12 months |