Trial Outcomes & Findings for Precision Guided Tacrolimus Dosing in Pediatric Heart Transplant (NCT NCT04380311)

NCT ID: NCT04380311

Last Updated: 2026-08-03

Results Overview

Target attainment will be defined concentrations within the target range (10-14 ug/L) and no dose modifications for 3 consecutive days. Time to target concentration in the intervention arm will be compared to historical controls.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

17 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Within 6 weeks following transplant

Results posted on

2026-08-03

Participant Flow

Participants were recruited to participate in the study within the first two days following transplant.

No significant events occurred between enrollment and assignment.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Precision Tacrolimus
Participants in this arm of the study will have their tacrolimus dose determined using a precision medicine decision support software tool. The participant's transplant physician will consider the recommended dose from the decision support tool in combination with the physician's expertise and experience to determine the proper tacrolimus dose for the participant. Tacrolimus Dosing Support Tool: The tacrolimus dosing support tool is based on a population pharmacokinetic model that incorporates patient specific factors including age, renal function, and concomitant medications.
Overall Study
STARTED
17
Overall Study
COMPLETED
17
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Precision Guided Tacrolimus Dosing in Pediatric Heart Transplant

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Personalized Tacrolimus Dosing
n=17 Participants
This arm will receive tacrolimus dosing based on population PK guided, individualized recommendations.
Age, Continuous
8 years
n=20 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
8 Participants
n=20 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
9 Participants
n=20 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=20 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=20 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=20 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
2 Participants
n=20 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
15 Participants
n=20 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=20 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=20 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Within 6 weeks following transplant

Population: Two participants were removed from analysis - one for the inability to access the participant's chart in a timely manner and the second due to renal insufficiency that met the exclusion criteria and limited physician willingness to use the dosing recommendations.

Target attainment will be defined concentrations within the target range (10-14 ug/L) and no dose modifications for 3 consecutive days. Time to target concentration in the intervention arm will be compared to historical controls.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Personalized Tacrolimus Dosing
n=15 Participants
This arm will receive tacrolimus dosing based on population PK guided, individualized recommendations.
Time to Target Concentration Attainment
6.93 days
Standard Deviation 3.59

Adverse Events

Personalized Tacrolimus Dosing

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

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Joseph Rower

University of Utah

Phone: 8015877595

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place