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NCT01544491 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3

Efficacy, Tolerability and Safety of Early Introduction of Everolimus, Reduced Calcineurin Inhibitors and Early Steroid Elimination Compared to Standard CNI, Mycophenolate Mofetil and Steroid Regimen in Paediatric Renal Transplant Recipients

A Phase 3 study, sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
106
Enrollment target

NCT01544491: Completed Phase 3 study, sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

NCT01544491 is a Phase 3 study that has completed, run by Novartis Pharmaceuticals. The registered enrollment target is 106 participants, below the 772-participant average among 15,282 other Phase 3 trials with a reported enrollment target (86% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT01544491, a Phase 3 study, has completed, sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
106 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if everolimus combined with reduced exposure CNI (TAC) is efficacious and safe and will support corticosteroid elimination compared to a standard exposure CNI (TAC) + MMF + steroid regimen after paediatric kidney transplantation. An additional purpose of the study is to assess the effect of the combination of EVR and reduced exposure CNI (TAC) on renal function. This study is part of the requirements of the Paediatric Investigational Plan approved by Paediatric Committee at the European Medicines Agency (PDCO/EMA) on September 10, 2010, and is intended to support the indication of everolimus in the prevention of acute rejection in paediatric recipients of a renal transplant.

Primary Outcome

To estimate the rate of the composite efficacy endpoint of biopsy-proven acute rejection (BPAR), graft loss or death at 12 months post transplantation in primary paediatric kidney transplant recipients converted at 4-6 weeks post-transplantation from MMF + standard TAC regimen and steroids, to everolimus + reduced dose TAC regimen and steroid withdrawal at 6 months, versus continuation of MMF + standard TAC regimen and steroids.

Interventions

  • DRUG MMF
  • DRUG RAD001

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 106 participants
Start Date 2012-08-17
Est. Completion 2018-09-24
Phase Phase 3
Novartis Pharmaceuticals

1,375 total trials

What the finished NCT01544491 record still lists

NCT01544491 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 106 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 772-participant average among 15,282 other Phase 3 trials with a reported enrollment target (86% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which MMF is the first listed.

NCT01544491 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01544491 about?

NCT01544491 is a clinical study titled "Efficacy, Tolerability and Safety of Early Introduction of Everolimus, Reduced Calcineurin Inhibitors and Early Steroid Elimination Compared to Standard CNI, Mycophenolate Mofetil and Steroid Regimen in Paediatric Renal Transplant Recipients". The purpose of this study is to determine if everolimus combined with reduced exposure CNI (TAC) is efficacious and safe and will support corticosteroid elimination compared to a standard exposure CNI (TAC) + MMF + steroid regimen after paediatric kidney transplantation. An additional purpose of the...

What is the current status of trial NCT01544491?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 106 participants. The study started on 2012-08-17. Estimated completion is 2018-09-24.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01544491?

The interventions under investigation include: MMF (DRUG), RAD001 (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01544491?

This trial is sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals, which has 1,375 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT01544491's enrollment target sits among peer trials

106 1666th of 2000 higher than 331 of 2,000 other Phase 3 trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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