Breakthrough CMV DNAemia in CMV Seronegative Recipients of CMV Seropositive Lung Transplantation During Antiviral Prophylaxis With Valganciclovir. A Pilot Study.

Status: Recruiting
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Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is the most common opportunistic infection in lung transplantation leading to direct and indirect effects that can result in life threatening complications. The risk of CMV infection is highest when the recipient of the transplant has never been in contact with CMV (negative immunity) and the donor had previous contact with CMV (positive immunity). This is called CMV mismatch. For these lung transplant patients 6 to 12 months of prophylaxis with an antiviral called Valganciclovir is recommended. This antiviral can cause side effects like bone marrow toxicity and decrease in immune cells which can result in temporarily having to stop the treatment. Starting and stopping the prophylaxis may result in the CMV becoming resistant to the medication. While taking the prophylaxis it is possible to have a breakthrough of the CMV, this is often due to the development of resistance to the antiviral. The purpose of this study is to learn more about the rate of CMV breakthrough while on prophylaxis after lung transplantation in patients who are CMV mismatch. The investigators will also look at the rates of negative side effects caused by antiviral prophylaxis in this population.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• CMV seronegative recipients of CMV seropositive donor lung transplantation.

• Age 18 years or older.

• Receipt of antiviral prophylaxis with valganciclovir as per local protocol with a duration of 6 or 12 months after transplantation.

• Monitoring of CMV DNAemia post-prophylaxis for at least 12 weeks as per local protocol.

• Signed informed consent.

Locations
Other Locations
Canada
University of Alberta Hospital
RECRUITING
Edmonton
Contact Information
Primary
Dr. Carlos Cervera
cerveraa@ualberta.ca
780-492-5346
Backup
Kimberly J Robertson, BSc
kimberly.robertson2@ahs.ca
780-407-6945
Time Frame
Start Date: 2021-01-25
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-12
Participants
Target number of participants: 40
Sponsors
Leads: University of Alberta

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