Orientation of the Lymphocyte Response to the Occurrence of Atherosclerotic Complications After K… (NCT02843867) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Orientation of the Lymphocyte Response to the Occurrence of Atherosclerotic Complications After Kidney Transplantation
France1,150 participantsStarted 2008-11-28
Plain-language summary
The incidence of atherosclerotic complications is increased after kidney transplantation. Traditional risk factors do not fully explain this increased risk. Atherosclerosis is an inflammatory disease in which all players in the immune response are involved. The impact of these immune responses is not well known in immunocompromised patients, particularly among organ transplant. Nevertheless, the work of our group suggest that innate and acquired responses through different mechanisms influencing the evolution of atheromatous disease after transplantation.
The investigators therefore propose to study the impact of the expansion of regulatory T cells on the risk of atherosclerotic complications after transplantation.
Since November 2008, the investigators began a multicenter, prospective study whose purpose is to study in detail the immunological mechanisms of atherosclerosis after transplantation via immunomonitoring cohort of renal transplant patients in the Grand East Interregion. It was planned to include 500 patients and to date a little more than half have been included. After completion of the blood test, the tubes are routed over the Biomonitoring Platform (CIC-BT 506 Besançon) and the samples are stored in CRB Dijon.
The atherosclerotic events are recorded prospectively. The investigators hope to implement as part of ORLY IS, a second study to determine the impact of an expansion of regulatory T cells on the risk of atherosclerotic events.
Our hypothesis is that a cell rate regulatory T below the median results in an increase of 5% of atherosclerotic complications.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Male or female patients aged over 18 years
. Patients receiving a renal transplant
. Patients able to understand the benefits and risks of testing
. Patients gave written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
. Inability to understand the advantages and disadvantages of the study; psychiatric disorders judged by the investigator to be incompatible with the inclusion in the study.
. Immunosuppressive therapy immediately prior to transplantation
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
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Percentage of regulatory T cells related to atherosclerotic complications events.
Timeframe: 5 or 10 years
Trial details
NCT IDNCT02843867
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon
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