Peripheral Immunologic Response of Solid Organ Transplant Recipients to Depletion Versus Non-depletion Protocols

March 1, 2011 updated by: University of Washington

Peripheral Immunologic Response of Solid Organ Transplant Recipients to Depletion vs. Non-depletion Protocols

Rejection and infection are primary causes of morbidity and mortality in solid organ transplant recipients. Current clinical practice relies on immunosuppressive drug levels measured in plasma to reflect the peripheral immune response in solid organ transplant recipients. Direct measurement of the number and functions of the immune cells themselves using multi-parameter flow cytometry may enable individualized immunosuppression management for organ transplant recipients. Multi-parameter flow cytometry will be used to compare levels and functional capabilities of multiple lymphocyte subsets between cohorts of patients receiving depletion induction and those receiving a non-depletion regimen. The activation state, cytotoxic potential and the functional capabilities of these cells will be examined within patients over the first six months post transplant.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

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

    • Washington
      • Seattle, Washington, United States, 98195
        • University of Washington

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

18 years to 70 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

liver transplant recipients

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • liver transplant recipient

Exclusion Criteria:

  • none

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

  • Observational Models: Case-Control
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
depletion immunosuppression
peripheral blood draw
no depletion immunosuppression
peripheral blood draw

Collaborators and Investigators

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Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Jorge D Reyes, MD, University of Washington

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

March 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2010

Study Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 5, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 6, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

February 9, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

March 3, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 1, 2011

Last Verified

March 1, 2011

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Terms related to this study

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