CompletedNot Applicable

Natural History Study of Azathioprine Adherence

United States180 participantsStarted 1993-04

Plain-language summary

This study began in 1993 as a prospective, natural history study of renal transplant patients' medication compliance measured by using an electronic monitor on the cap of medication vials. Hypothesis: Poor medication compliance predicts adverse outcomes. Enrollment is closed.

Who can participate

Age range16 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Kidney transplant recipient * Discharged from hospital with functioning graft,not on dialysis * Prescribed azathioprine Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to give informed consent * Non English speaking * Previous or concurrent organ transplant other than kidney * Taking liquid form of azathioprine * Followed outside of the United states

What they're measuring

acute transplant rejection

Timeframe: 10 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00143910

SponsorThomas E. Nivens, MD

Sponsor typeINDIV

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion1999-10

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