Trial Outcomes & Findings for Optimum Immunosuppression in Renal Transplant Recipients.New Onset Diabetes After Transplantation (NCT NCT01002339)

NCT ID: NCT01002339

Last Updated: 2024-10-22

Results Overview

American Diabetes Association criteria (ADA) including an oral glucose tolerance test.

Recruitment status

TERMINATED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

134 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

1 year

Results posted on

2024-10-22

Participant Flow

February 2010

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Tacrolimus With Rapid Steroid Withdrawal
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), and corticosteroids with rapid withdrawal after one week. Tacrolimus with rapid steroid withdrawal: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of Methylprednisolone (MP) intraoperatively and 125 mg on the first day, followed by oral doses of prednisone rapidly tapered from 30 mg/day to complete discontinuation by postoperative day 7. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Tacrolimus With Steroids Minimization
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal Tacrolimus with steroids minimization: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of MP intraoperatively and 60 mg day 1; followed by oral doses of prednisone and gradual tapering to complete discontinuation over 6 months. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Cyclosporin A (CsA) With Steroid Minimization
CsA plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal CsA with steroid minimization: CsA 5 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough of 150-200 ng/ml the first month, and similar pattern with MMF and steroids as group 2. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Overall Study
STARTED
44
43
47
Overall Study
COMPLETED
44
42
42
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
1
5

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Tacrolimus With Rapid Steroid Withdrawal
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), and corticosteroids with rapid withdrawal after one week. Tacrolimus with rapid steroid withdrawal: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of Methylprednisolone (MP) intraoperatively and 125 mg on the first day, followed by oral doses of prednisone rapidly tapered from 30 mg/day to complete discontinuation by postoperative day 7. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Tacrolimus With Steroids Minimization
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal Tacrolimus with steroids minimization: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of MP intraoperatively and 60 mg day 1; followed by oral doses of prednisone and gradual tapering to complete discontinuation over 6 months. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Cyclosporin A (CsA) With Steroid Minimization
CsA plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal CsA with steroid minimization: CsA 5 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough of 150-200 ng/ml the first month, and similar pattern with MMF and steroids as group 2. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
0
1
0
Overall Study
Incorrect treatment assignment
0
0
1
Overall Study
Protocol Violation
0
0
2
Overall Study
Lung cancer detected before transplant
0
0
1
Overall Study
Randomized. Not transplanted
0
0
1

Baseline Characteristics

Optimum Immunosuppression in Renal Transplant Recipients.New Onset Diabetes After Transplantation

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Tacrolimus With Rapid Steroid Withdrawal
n=44 Participants
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), and corticosteroids with rapid withdrawal after one week. Tacrolimus with rapid steroid withdrawal: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of Methylprednisolone (MP) intraoperatively and 125 mg on the first day, followed by oral doses of prednisone rapidly tapered from 30 mg/day to complete discontinuation by postoperative day 7. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Tacrolimus With Steroids Minimization
n=42 Participants
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal Tacrolimus with steroids minimization: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of MP intraoperatively and 60 mg day 1; followed by oral doses of prednisone and gradual tapering to complete discontinuation over 6 months. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
CsA With Steroid Minimization
n=42 Participants
CsA plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal CsA with steroid minimization: CsA 5 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough of 150-200 ng/ml the first month, and similar pattern with MMF and steroids as group 2. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Total
n=128 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
61.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.6 • n=99 Participants
61.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.3 • n=107 Participants
60.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.3 • n=206 Participants
61.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.7 • n=7 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
11 Participants
n=99 Participants
12 Participants
n=107 Participants
12 Participants
n=206 Participants
35 Participants
n=7 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
33 Participants
n=99 Participants
30 Participants
n=107 Participants
30 Participants
n=206 Participants
93 Participants
n=7 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
44 Participants
n=99 Participants
42 Participants
n=107 Participants
42 Participants
n=206 Participants
128 Participants
n=7 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Spain
44 participants
n=99 Participants
42 participants
n=107 Participants
42 participants
n=206 Participants
128 participants
n=7 Participants
Familiar history of diabetes (N)
Yes
3 participants
n=99 Participants
4 participants
n=107 Participants
9 participants
n=206 Participants
16 participants
n=7 Participants
Familiar history of diabetes (N)
No
35 participants
n=99 Participants
29 participants
n=107 Participants
30 participants
n=206 Participants
94 participants
n=7 Participants
Familiar history of diabetes (N)
Not available
6 participants
n=99 Participants
9 participants
n=107 Participants
3 participants
n=206 Participants
18 participants
n=7 Participants
Body Mass Index (BMI)
26.95 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.71 • n=99 Participants
27.87 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.72 • n=107 Participants
27.94 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.08 • n=206 Participants
27.57 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.84 • n=7 Participants
Time in dialysis
37.86 months
STANDARD_DEVIATION 29.97 • n=99 Participants
28.61 months
STANDARD_DEVIATION 23.61 • n=107 Participants
32.95 months
STANDARD_DEVIATION 26.16 • n=206 Participants
33.22 months
STANDARD_DEVIATION 26.82 • n=7 Participants
Glycated hemoglobin
5.27 percentage
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.51 • n=99 Participants
5.37 percentage
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.32 • n=107 Participants
5.31 percentage
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.43 • n=206 Participants
5.31 percentage
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.43 • n=7 Participants
Triglycerides levels
184.26 mg/dl
STANDARD_DEVIATION 114.93 • n=99 Participants
199.31 mg/dl
STANDARD_DEVIATION 91.99 • n=107 Participants
209.69 mg/dl
STANDARD_DEVIATION 109.01 • n=206 Participants
197.60 mg/dl
STANDARD_DEVIATION 105.83 • n=7 Participants
Total cholesterol
165.86 mg/dl
STANDARD_DEVIATION 47.99 • n=99 Participants
162.82 mg/dl
STANDARD_DEVIATION 39.29 • n=107 Participants
179.37 mg/dl
STANDARD_DEVIATION 42.47 • n=206 Participants
169.40 mg/dl
STANDARD_DEVIATION 43.78 • n=7 Participants
HDL-c
40.95 mg/dl
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.37 • n=99 Participants
42.50 mg/dl
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.07 • n=107 Participants
42.21 mg/dl
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.27 • n=206 Participants
41.85 mg/dl
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.92 • n=7 Participants
LDL-c
98.45 mg/dl
STANDARD_DEVIATION 36.61 • n=99 Participants
90.00 mg/dl
STANDARD_DEVIATION 37.53 • n=107 Participants
103.81 mg/dl
STANDARD_DEVIATION 36.03 • n=206 Participants
97.65 mg/dl
STANDARD_DEVIATION 36.79 • n=7 Participants
Fasting blood glucose level
91.91 mg/dl
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.16 • n=99 Participants
97.74 mg/dl
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.29 • n=107 Participants
91.90 mg/dl
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.93 • n=206 Participants
93.85 mg/dl
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.96 • n=7 Participants
Transfusions
0.66 average number of transfusions/patient
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.27 • n=99 Participants
0.85 average number of transfusions/patient
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.50 • n=107 Participants
0.83 average number of transfusions/patient
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.12 • n=206 Participants
0.78 average number of transfusions/patient
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.99 • n=7 Participants
Cold ischemia time
16.83 hours
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.52 • n=99 Participants
18.15 hours
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.40 • n=107 Participants
17.26 hours
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.36 • n=206 Participants
17.41 hours
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.75 • n=7 Participants
Age of the donor
62.11 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.43 • n=99 Participants
62.88 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.92 • n=107 Participants
61.62 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.02 • n=206 Participants
62.20 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.75 • n=7 Participants
Donor creatinine levels
0.80 mg/dl
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.28 • n=99 Participants
0.83 mg/dl
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.40 • n=107 Participants
0.87 mg/dl
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.29 • n=206 Participants
0.83 mg/dl
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.32 • n=7 Participants
Human leucocyte antigens (HLA) class I (A, B) and class II (DR) incompatibilities
3.55 number of incompatibilities
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.17 • n=99 Participants
4.00 number of incompatibilities
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.87 • n=107 Participants
4.24 number of incompatibilities
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.10 • n=206 Participants
3.93 number of incompatibilities
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.10 • n=7 Participants
Anti-HLA lymphocytotoxic antibodies against <25% a reference panel
Yes
3 participants
n=99 Participants
0 participants
n=107 Participants
1 participants
n=206 Participants
4 participants
n=7 Participants
Anti-HLA lymphocytotoxic antibodies against <25% a reference panel
No Antibodies
41 participants
n=99 Participants
40 participants
n=107 Participants
40 participants
n=206 Participants
121 participants
n=7 Participants
Anti-HLA lymphocytotoxic antibodies against <25% a reference panel
Not available
0 participants
n=99 Participants
2 participants
n=107 Participants
1 participants
n=206 Participants
3 participants
n=7 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 year

Population: Participants analyzed: participants living with a functioning graft at study end

American Diabetes Association criteria (ADA) including an oral glucose tolerance test.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tacrolimus With Rapid Steroid Withdrawal
n=41 Participants
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), and corticosteroids with rapid withdrawal after one week. Tacrolimus with rapid steroid withdrawal: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of Methylprednisolone (MP) intraoperatively and 125 mg on the first day, followed by oral doses of prednisone rapidly tapered from 30 mg/day to complete discontinuation by postoperative day 7. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Tacrolimus With Steroids Minimization
n=39 Participants
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal Tacrolimus with steroids minimization: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of MP intraoperatively and 60 mg day 1; followed by oral doses of prednisone and gradual tapering to complete discontinuation over 6 months. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
CsA With Steroid Minimization
n=38 Participants
CsA plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal CsA with steroid minimization: CsA 5 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough of 150-200 ng/ml the first month, and similar pattern with MMF and steroids as group 2. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Primary Outcome Measure "New Onset Diabetes After Renal Transplantation" (NODAT)
% of patients with NODAT
34.1 percentage of participants
Interval 21.6 to 49.5
23.1 percentage of participants
Interval 12.7 to 38.3
7.9 percentage of participants
Interval 2.7 to 20.8
Primary Outcome Measure "New Onset Diabetes After Renal Transplantation" (NODAT)
% of patients without NODAT
65.9 percentage of participants
Interval 50.5 to 78.4
76.9 percentage of participants
Interval 61.6 to 87.3
92.1 percentage of participants
Interval 79.2 to 97.3

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 year

Population: Participant analyzed: participants living with a functioning graft at study end.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tacrolimus With Rapid Steroid Withdrawal
n=41 Participants
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), and corticosteroids with rapid withdrawal after one week. Tacrolimus with rapid steroid withdrawal: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of Methylprednisolone (MP) intraoperatively and 125 mg on the first day, followed by oral doses of prednisone rapidly tapered from 30 mg/day to complete discontinuation by postoperative day 7. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Tacrolimus With Steroids Minimization
n=39 Participants
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal Tacrolimus with steroids minimization: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of MP intraoperatively and 60 mg day 1; followed by oral doses of prednisone and gradual tapering to complete discontinuation over 6 months. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
CsA With Steroid Minimization
n=38 Participants
CsA plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal CsA with steroid minimization: CsA 5 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough of 150-200 ng/ml the first month, and similar pattern with MMF and steroids as group 2. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Patients Treated With Insulin or Oral Antidiabetic Drugs
20 percentage of participants
Interval 10.5 to 34.8
15.4 percentage of participants
Interval 7.3 to 29.7
2.6 percentage of participants
Interval 0.5 to 13.5

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 year

Population: Participants included are those that did not develop NODAT based on not reporting the use of anti-diabetic drugs plus a fasting plasma glucose \<126 mg/dl .

Glycemia \>=140 and \<200 mg/dl, 2 hours after a standard oral glucose tolerance test. Measured values: glucose intolerance at 1 year defined by ADA criteria.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tacrolimus With Rapid Steroid Withdrawal
n=26 Participants
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), and corticosteroids with rapid withdrawal after one week. Tacrolimus with rapid steroid withdrawal: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of Methylprednisolone (MP) intraoperatively and 125 mg on the first day, followed by oral doses of prednisone rapidly tapered from 30 mg/day to complete discontinuation by postoperative day 7. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Tacrolimus With Steroids Minimization
n=29 Participants
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal Tacrolimus with steroids minimization: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of MP intraoperatively and 60 mg day 1; followed by oral doses of prednisone and gradual tapering to complete discontinuation over 6 months. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
CsA With Steroid Minimization
n=30 Participants
CsA plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal CsA with steroid minimization: CsA 5 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough of 150-200 ng/ml the first month, and similar pattern with MMF and steroids as group 2. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Primary Outcome Measure (Glucose Intolerance)
26.9 percentage of participants
Interval 13.7 to 46.1
31.0 percentage of participants
Interval 17.3 to 49.2
33.3 percentage of participants
Interval 19.2 to 51.2

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 year

Biopsy proven acute rejection. Measured variable: Rate of Biopsy proven acute rejection.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tacrolimus With Rapid Steroid Withdrawal
n=44 Participants
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), and corticosteroids with rapid withdrawal after one week. Tacrolimus with rapid steroid withdrawal: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of Methylprednisolone (MP) intraoperatively and 125 mg on the first day, followed by oral doses of prednisone rapidly tapered from 30 mg/day to complete discontinuation by postoperative day 7. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Tacrolimus With Steroids Minimization
n=42 Participants
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal Tacrolimus with steroids minimization: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of MP intraoperatively and 60 mg day 1; followed by oral doses of prednisone and gradual tapering to complete discontinuation over 6 months. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
CsA With Steroid Minimization
n=42 Participants
CsA plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal CsA with steroid minimization: CsA 5 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough of 150-200 ng/ml the first month, and similar pattern with MMF and steroids as group 2. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Rejection
11.4 percentage of participants
Interval 4.95 to 24.0
4.8 percentage of participants
Interval 1.3 to 15.8
21.4 percentage of participants
Interval 11.7 to 36.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 year

Population: Participants analyzed: Participants living with a functioning graft at study end.

Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (ml/min/1.73 m\^2)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tacrolimus With Rapid Steroid Withdrawal
n=41 Participants
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), and corticosteroids with rapid withdrawal after one week. Tacrolimus with rapid steroid withdrawal: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of Methylprednisolone (MP) intraoperatively and 125 mg on the first day, followed by oral doses of prednisone rapidly tapered from 30 mg/day to complete discontinuation by postoperative day 7. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Tacrolimus With Steroids Minimization
n=39 Participants
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal Tacrolimus with steroids minimization: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of MP intraoperatively and 60 mg day 1; followed by oral doses of prednisone and gradual tapering to complete discontinuation over 6 months. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
CsA With Steroid Minimization
n=38 Participants
CsA plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal CsA with steroid minimization: CsA 5 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough of 150-200 ng/ml the first month, and similar pattern with MMF and steroids as group 2. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Renal Function
51.9 ml/min/1.73 m^2
Interval 45.2 to 58.5
47.4 ml/min/1.73 m^2
Interval 42.9 to 52.0
44.6 ml/min/1.73 m^2
Interval 37.8 to 51.3

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 year

Population: Participants analyzed: participants living with a functioning graft at study end.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tacrolimus With Rapid Steroid Withdrawal
n=39 Participants
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), and corticosteroids with rapid withdrawal after one week. Tacrolimus with rapid steroid withdrawal: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of Methylprednisolone (MP) intraoperatively and 125 mg on the first day, followed by oral doses of prednisone rapidly tapered from 30 mg/day to complete discontinuation by postoperative day 7. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Tacrolimus With Steroids Minimization
n=36 Participants
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal Tacrolimus with steroids minimization: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of MP intraoperatively and 60 mg day 1; followed by oral doses of prednisone and gradual tapering to complete discontinuation over 6 months. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
CsA With Steroid Minimization
n=36 Participants
CsA plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal CsA with steroid minimization: CsA 5 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough of 150-200 ng/ml the first month, and similar pattern with MMF and steroids as group 2. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Proteinuria
208 mg/day
Interval 121.0 to 296.0
241 mg/day
Interval 110.0 to 373.0
343.2 mg/day
Interval 154.0 to 532.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 year

Population: Participants analyzed: participants living with a functioning graft at study end.

Systolic pressure (mmHg)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tacrolimus With Rapid Steroid Withdrawal
n=39 Participants
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), and corticosteroids with rapid withdrawal after one week. Tacrolimus with rapid steroid withdrawal: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of Methylprednisolone (MP) intraoperatively and 125 mg on the first day, followed by oral doses of prednisone rapidly tapered from 30 mg/day to complete discontinuation by postoperative day 7. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Tacrolimus With Steroids Minimization
n=39 Participants
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal Tacrolimus with steroids minimization: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of MP intraoperatively and 60 mg day 1; followed by oral doses of prednisone and gradual tapering to complete discontinuation over 6 months. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
CsA With Steroid Minimization
n=36 Participants
CsA plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal CsA with steroid minimization: CsA 5 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough of 150-200 ng/ml the first month, and similar pattern with MMF and steroids as group 2. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Blood Pressure
135.36 mmHg
Standard Deviation 15.75
133.97 mmHg
Standard Deviation 13.67
136.28 mmHg
Standard Deviation 17.27

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 year

Population: Participants analyzed: participants living with a functioning graft at study end.

Diastolic pressure (mmHg)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tacrolimus With Rapid Steroid Withdrawal
n=39 Participants
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), and corticosteroids with rapid withdrawal after one week. Tacrolimus with rapid steroid withdrawal: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of Methylprednisolone (MP) intraoperatively and 125 mg on the first day, followed by oral doses of prednisone rapidly tapered from 30 mg/day to complete discontinuation by postoperative day 7. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Tacrolimus With Steroids Minimization
n=39 Participants
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal Tacrolimus with steroids minimization: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of MP intraoperatively and 60 mg day 1; followed by oral doses of prednisone and gradual tapering to complete discontinuation over 6 months. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
CsA With Steroid Minimization
n=36 Participants
CsA plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal CsA with steroid minimization: CsA 5 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough of 150-200 ng/ml the first month, and similar pattern with MMF and steroids as group 2. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Blood Pressure
76.67 mmHg
Standard Deviation 8.93
74.59 mmHg
Standard Deviation 9.83
76.64 mmHg
Standard Deviation 10.27

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 year

Population: Participants analyzed: participants living with a functioning graft at study end.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tacrolimus With Rapid Steroid Withdrawal
n=41 Participants
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), and corticosteroids with rapid withdrawal after one week. Tacrolimus with rapid steroid withdrawal: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of Methylprednisolone (MP) intraoperatively and 125 mg on the first day, followed by oral doses of prednisone rapidly tapered from 30 mg/day to complete discontinuation by postoperative day 7. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Tacrolimus With Steroids Minimization
n=39 Participants
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal Tacrolimus with steroids minimization: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of MP intraoperatively and 60 mg day 1; followed by oral doses of prednisone and gradual tapering to complete discontinuation over 6 months. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
CsA With Steroid Minimization
n=38 Participants
CsA plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal CsA with steroid minimization: CsA 5 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough of 150-200 ng/ml the first month, and similar pattern with MMF and steroids as group 2. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Number of Antihypertensive Drugs Patients Reported Taking.
2 number of antihypertensive drugs
Interval 1.0 to 3.0
2 number of antihypertensive drugs
Interval 1.0 to 2.0
2 number of antihypertensive drugs
Interval 1.0 to 2.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 year

Population: Participants analyzed: participants living with a functioning graft at study end.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tacrolimus With Rapid Steroid Withdrawal
n=39 Participants
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), and corticosteroids with rapid withdrawal after one week. Tacrolimus with rapid steroid withdrawal: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of Methylprednisolone (MP) intraoperatively and 125 mg on the first day, followed by oral doses of prednisone rapidly tapered from 30 mg/day to complete discontinuation by postoperative day 7. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Tacrolimus With Steroids Minimization
n=37 Participants
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal Tacrolimus with steroids minimization: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of MP intraoperatively and 60 mg day 1; followed by oral doses of prednisone and gradual tapering to complete discontinuation over 6 months. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
CsA With Steroid Minimization
n=37 Participants
CsA plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal CsA with steroid minimization: CsA 5 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough of 150-200 ng/ml the first month, and similar pattern with MMF and steroids as group 2. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Lipidic Profile (Triglycerides)
159.44 mg/dl
Standard Deviation 93.68
145.59 mg/dl
Standard Deviation 52.97
160.78 mg/dl
Standard Deviation 84.26

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 year

Population: Participants analyzed: participants living with a functioning graft at study end.

Lipidic Profile (total cholesterol)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tacrolimus With Rapid Steroid Withdrawal
n=39 Participants
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), and corticosteroids with rapid withdrawal after one week. Tacrolimus with rapid steroid withdrawal: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of Methylprednisolone (MP) intraoperatively and 125 mg on the first day, followed by oral doses of prednisone rapidly tapered from 30 mg/day to complete discontinuation by postoperative day 7. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Tacrolimus With Steroids Minimization
n=37 Participants
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal Tacrolimus with steroids minimization: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of MP intraoperatively and 60 mg day 1; followed by oral doses of prednisone and gradual tapering to complete discontinuation over 6 months. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
CsA With Steroid Minimization
n=38 Participants
CsA plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal CsA with steroid minimization: CsA 5 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough of 150-200 ng/ml the first month, and similar pattern with MMF and steroids as group 2. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Lipidic Profile (Cholesterol)
169.05 mg/dl
Standard Deviation 30.57
178.24 mg/dl
Standard Deviation 33.64
168.89 mg/dl
Standard Deviation 33.38

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 year

Population: Participants analyzed: participants living with a functioning graft at study end.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tacrolimus With Rapid Steroid Withdrawal
n=38 Participants
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), and corticosteroids with rapid withdrawal after one week. Tacrolimus with rapid steroid withdrawal: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of Methylprednisolone (MP) intraoperatively and 125 mg on the first day, followed by oral doses of prednisone rapidly tapered from 30 mg/day to complete discontinuation by postoperative day 7. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Tacrolimus With Steroids Minimization
n=35 Participants
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal Tacrolimus with steroids minimization: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of MP intraoperatively and 60 mg day 1; followed by oral doses of prednisone and gradual tapering to complete discontinuation over 6 months. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
CsA With Steroid Minimization
n=34 Participants
CsA plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal CsA with steroid minimization: CsA 5 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough of 150-200 ng/ml the first month, and similar pattern with MMF and steroids as group 2. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Lipidic Profile (HDL-c)
44.84 mg/dl
Standard Deviation 13.89
49.29 mg/dl
Standard Deviation 16.90
48.35 mg/dl
Standard Deviation 16.59

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 year

Population: Participants analyzed: participants living with a functioning graft at study end.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tacrolimus With Rapid Steroid Withdrawal
n=37 Participants
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), and corticosteroids with rapid withdrawal after one week. Tacrolimus with rapid steroid withdrawal: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of Methylprednisolone (MP) intraoperatively and 125 mg on the first day, followed by oral doses of prednisone rapidly tapered from 30 mg/day to complete discontinuation by postoperative day 7. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Tacrolimus With Steroids Minimization
n=35 Participants
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal Tacrolimus with steroids minimization: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of MP intraoperatively and 60 mg day 1; followed by oral doses of prednisone and gradual tapering to complete discontinuation over 6 months. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
CsA With Steroid Minimization
n=34 Participants
CsA plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal CsA with steroid minimization: CsA 5 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough of 150-200 ng/ml the first month, and similar pattern with MMF and steroids as group 2. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Lipidic Profile (LDL-c)
94.00 mg/dl
Standard Deviation 27.04
95.43 mg/dl
Standard Deviation 26.54
88.65 mg/dl
Standard Deviation 25.73

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 year

Population: Participants analyzed: participants living with a functioning graft at study end.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tacrolimus With Rapid Steroid Withdrawal
n=41 Participants
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), and corticosteroids with rapid withdrawal after one week. Tacrolimus with rapid steroid withdrawal: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of Methylprednisolone (MP) intraoperatively and 125 mg on the first day, followed by oral doses of prednisone rapidly tapered from 30 mg/day to complete discontinuation by postoperative day 7. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Tacrolimus With Steroids Minimization
n=39 Participants
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal Tacrolimus with steroids minimization: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of MP intraoperatively and 60 mg day 1; followed by oral doses of prednisone and gradual tapering to complete discontinuation over 6 months. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
CsA With Steroid Minimization
n=38 Participants
CsA plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal CsA with steroid minimization: CsA 5 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough of 150-200 ng/ml the first month, and similar pattern with MMF and steroids as group 2. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Percentage of Patients Using Statins
56. percentage of participants
Interval 41.0 to 70.0
61.5 percentage of participants
Interval 45.9 to 75.1
73.7 percentage of participants
Interval 58.0 to 85.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 year

Population: Participants analyzed: participants living with a functioning graft at study end.

absolute difference between carotid intima-media thickness at study end versus baseline.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tacrolimus With Rapid Steroid Withdrawal
n=9 Participants
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), and corticosteroids with rapid withdrawal after one week. Tacrolimus with rapid steroid withdrawal: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of Methylprednisolone (MP) intraoperatively and 125 mg on the first day, followed by oral doses of prednisone rapidly tapered from 30 mg/day to complete discontinuation by postoperative day 7. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Tacrolimus With Steroids Minimization
n=8 Participants
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal Tacrolimus with steroids minimization: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of MP intraoperatively and 60 mg day 1; followed by oral doses of prednisone and gradual tapering to complete discontinuation over 6 months. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
CsA With Steroid Minimization
n=10 Participants
CsA plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal CsA with steroid minimization: CsA 5 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough of 150-200 ng/ml the first month, and similar pattern with MMF and steroids as group 2. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Changes of Carotid Intima-media Thickness Over Time
0.12 mm
Interval 0.09 to 0.15
0.04 mm
Interval -0.15 to 0.23
0.01 mm
Interval -0.01 to 0.03

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 year

Population: Analysis population description: participants living with a functioning graft at study end.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tacrolimus With Rapid Steroid Withdrawal
n=39 Participants
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), and corticosteroids with rapid withdrawal after one week. Tacrolimus with rapid steroid withdrawal: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of Methylprednisolone (MP) intraoperatively and 125 mg on the first day, followed by oral doses of prednisone rapidly tapered from 30 mg/day to complete discontinuation by postoperative day 7. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Tacrolimus With Steroids Minimization
n=37 Participants
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal Tacrolimus with steroids minimization: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of MP intraoperatively and 60 mg day 1; followed by oral doses of prednisone and gradual tapering to complete discontinuation over 6 months. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
CsA With Steroid Minimization
n=36 Participants
CsA plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal CsA with steroid minimization: CsA 5 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough of 150-200 ng/ml the first month, and similar pattern with MMF and steroids as group 2. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Percentage of Patients Using Acetylsalicylic Acid (ASA)
53.9 percentage of participants
Interval 38.6 to 68.4
48.7 percentage of participants
Interval 33.5 to 64.1
52.8 percentage of participants
Interval 37.0 to 68.0

Adverse Events

Tacrolimus With Rapid Steroid Withdrawal

Serious events: 8 serious events
Other events: 12 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Tacrolimus With Steroids Minimization

Serious events: 5 serious events
Other events: 17 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

CsA With Steroid Minimization

Serious events: 12 serious events
Other events: 18 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Tacrolimus With Rapid Steroid Withdrawal
n=44 participants at risk
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), and corticosteroids with rapid withdrawal after one week. Tacrolimus with rapid steroid withdrawal: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of Methylprednisolone (MP) intraoperatively and 125 mg on the first day, followed by oral doses of prednisone rapidly tapered from 30 mg/day to complete discontinuation by postoperative day 7. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Tacrolimus With Steroids Minimization
n=42 participants at risk
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal Tacrolimus with steroids minimization: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of MP intraoperatively and 60 mg day 1; followed by oral doses of prednisone and gradual tapering to complete discontinuation over 6 months. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
CsA With Steroid Minimization
n=42 participants at risk
CsA plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal CsA with steroid minimization: CsA 5 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough of 150-200 ng/ml the first month, and similar pattern with MMF and steroids as group 2. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Cardiac disorders
Heart attack resulting in death event
2.3%
1/44 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/42 • 1 year
2.4%
1/42 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Cardiac disorders
Shock resulting in death event
0.00%
0/44 • 1 year
2.4%
1/42 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/42 • 1 year
Immune system disorders
Acute Rejection
11.4%
5/44 • Number of events 5 • 1 year
4.8%
2/42 • Number of events 2 • 1 year
21.4%
9/42 • Number of events 9 • 1 year
Immune system disorders
Graft Loss
2.3%
1/44 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
4.8%
2/42 • Number of events 2 • 1 year
4.8%
2/42 • Number of events 2 • 1 year
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia resulting in death event
2.3%
1/44 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/42 • 1 year
0.00%
0/42 • 1 year
Infections and infestations
Sepsis resulting in death event
0.00%
0/44 • 1 year
0.00%
0/42 • 1 year
2.4%
1/42 • Number of events 1 • 1 year

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Tacrolimus With Rapid Steroid Withdrawal
n=44 participants at risk
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), and corticosteroids with rapid withdrawal after one week. Tacrolimus with rapid steroid withdrawal: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of Methylprednisolone (MP) intraoperatively and 125 mg on the first day, followed by oral doses of prednisone rapidly tapered from 30 mg/day to complete discontinuation by postoperative day 7. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Tacrolimus With Steroids Minimization
n=42 participants at risk
Tacrolimus plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal Tacrolimus with steroids minimization: Tacrolimus 0.15 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough levels of 8-12 ng/ml for the first month, and MMF 2 gr/day; steroids: 0.5 gr of MP intraoperatively and 60 mg day 1; followed by oral doses of prednisone and gradual tapering to complete discontinuation over 6 months. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
CsA With Steroid Minimization
n=42 participants at risk
CsA plus Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids for 6 months with subsequent removal CsA with steroid minimization: CsA 5 mg/Kg/day to achieve target trough of 150-200 ng/ml the first month, and similar pattern with MMF and steroids as group 2. Basiliximab induction (4 mg, days 0 and 4).
Cardiac disorders
Acute Miocardial Infarction or Coronary Revascularization
0.00%
0/44 • 1 year
2.4%
1/42 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
4.8%
2/42 • Number of events 2 • 1 year
Vascular disorders
Stroke
0.00%
0/44 • 1 year
2.4%
1/42 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/42 • 1 year
Infections and infestations
BK Virus Infection
9.1%
4/44 • Number of events 4 • 1 year
4.8%
2/42 • Number of events 2 • 1 year
7.1%
3/42 • Number of events 3 • 1 year
Infections and infestations
CMV Infection
15.9%
7/44 • Number of events 7 • 1 year
14.3%
6/42 • Number of events 6 • 1 year
28.6%
12/42 • Number of events 12 • 1 year
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia
0.00%
0/44 • 1 year
2.4%
1/42 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
2.4%
1/42 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Infections and infestations
Acute Pyelonephritis of the graft
4.5%
2/44 • Number of events 2 • 1 year
14.3%
6/42 • Number of events 6 • 1 year
2.4%
1/42 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Infections and infestations
Sepsis
2.3%
1/44 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
11.9%
5/42 • Number of events 5 • 1 year
2.4%
1/42 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Neoplasia
0.00%
0/44 • 1 year
2.4%
1/42 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
4.8%
2/42 • Number of events 2 • 1 year

Additional Information

Dr. Armando Torres Ramírez

Hospital Universitario de Canarias. Universidad de La Laguna. Spain

Phone: +34630989515

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
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