MK-8228 (Letermovir) in the Prevention of Human Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infection and Disease in Adult Japanese Kidney Transplant Recipients (MK-8228-042)

NCT04129398 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE3 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 22

Last updated 2024-08-21

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Summary

This study aims to evaluate the safety, efficacy and pharmacokinetics (PK) of Letermovir (LET) administered as prevention of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and disease in adult Japanese kidney transplant recipients.

Conditions

  • Cytomegalovirus Infection
  • Cytomegalovirus Disease

Interventions

DRUG

Letermovir tablet

A single 240 mg tablet or two 240 mg tablets letermovir administered orally, once daily for 28 weeks

DRUG

Letermovir IV

IV solution of 240 mg (one vial) or 480 mg (2 vials) letermovir in 250 mL infused over 60 minutes, once daily for 28 weeks

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Medical Director · Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2019-12-27
Primary Completion
2022-10-06
Completion
2022-10-06

Countries

  • Japan

Study Locations

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