CompletedPhase 4

Letermovir Use in Heart Transplant Recipients

United States32 participantsStarted 2022-01-05

Plain-language summary

This is an open label trial in which letermovir will be given as prophylaxis for the prevention of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and disease to all heart transplants who are at risk for cytomegalovirus. The study will compare a 30 patient prospective cohort to a retrospective cohort of 374 heart transplant recipients for the rates of neutropenia. In addition, the tolerability of letermovir will be assessed in this population.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Adults between 18-70 will be eligible for participation
. Written informed consent and able to participate with follow up
. Heart transplant recipients who are not Cytomegalovirus (CMV) donor negative and CMV recipient negative (CMV D-/R-)
. Not enrolled in competing clinical trials

Exclusion criteria

. Dual heart and kidney transplant recipients
. Patients who do not survive 72 hours post transplant

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Proportion of Patients With Neutropenia Compared to Historical Controls

Timeframe: 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04904614

SponsorTufts Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-01-14

Results submitted2025-06-24

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