Daclizumab Experience in Pediatric Heart Transplant

November 18, 2011 updated by: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

A Retrospective Review of Daclizumab Experience in Pediatric Heart Transplant

The purpose of this study is to examine the outcomes of those who have received Daclizumab as part of their immuno-suppression protocol following heart transplantation. Literature suggests that the time to first rejection episode can be avoided or delayed by using induction therapy.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Detailed Description

In August 2005 the heart transplant team at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta began a protocol of Daclizumab 1mg/kg IV every two weeks for 5 doses; 1st dose to be received in the operating room following discontinuation of cardiopulmonary bypass.

Since one year has passed following initiation of this practice, it is necessary to review this immuno-suppression strategy and determine if, in fact, there was clinical benefit of reducing rejection without increasing the vulnerabilities of the immuno-compromised host.

We wish to review all heart transplant recipient records between August 1, 2004 and October 15, 2006. Historically, Children's has done approximately 10 transplants per year; therefore, we will review approximately 15 charts at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Sibley Heart Center Cardiology.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

30

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • Georgia
      • Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30322
        • Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

No older than 21 years (Child, Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Status post heart transplant Age 0-21 years Received Daclizumab as induction therapy

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Status post heart transplant
  • Age 0-21 years
  • Received Daclizumab as induction therapy

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Those who do not meet inclusion criteria

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Kirk R Kanter, MD, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Pediatric Surgery

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

August 1, 2004

Study Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 12, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 12, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

June 13, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 21, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 18, 2011

Last Verified

November 1, 2007

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 06-199

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