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NCT07079735 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Valganciclovir vs. Letermovir for CMV Prophylaxis in Heart Transplant

A Phase 2 study of Heart Transplant Failure and Rejection and Heart Transplant Infection, sponsored by Columbia University.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
150
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

NCT07079735 is a Phase 2 study of Heart Transplant Failure and Rejection and Heart Transplant Infection that is actively recruiting participants, run by Columbia University. The registered enrollment target is 150 participants, below the 181-participant average among 5 other Heart Transplant Failure and Rejection trials with a reported enrollment target (17% lower). The trial reports 2 study locations across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT07079735, a Phase 2 study of Heart Transplant Failure and Rejection and Heart Transplant Infection, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Columbia University.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
150 participants
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the safety and efficacy of letermovir with valganciclovir for prevention of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) viremia in moderate to high risk serostatus heart transplant recipients.

Interventions

  • DRUG Letermovir
  • DRUG Valganciclovir

Study Locations (2)

New York

  • NYP-Weill Cornell - New York
  • Columbia University/NYP Milstein Hospital - New York

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 150 participants
Start Date 2025-09-12
Est. Completion 2029-01-17
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

Columbia University

958 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT07079735

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07079735 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 150 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 181-participant average among 5 other Heart Transplant Failure and Rejection trials with a reported enrollment target (17% lower). The listed sponsor is Columbia University, which has 958 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 3 conditions, with Heart Transplant Failure and Rejection appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Letermovir is the first listed.

NCT07079735 reports 2 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include New York.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT07079735 about?

NCT07079735 is a clinical study titled "Valganciclovir vs. Letermovir for CMV Prophylaxis in Heart Transplant". The purpose of this study is to compare the safety and efficacy of letermovir with valganciclovir for prevention of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) viremia in moderate to high risk serostatus heart transplant recipients.

What is the current status of trial NCT07079735?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 150 participants. The study started on 2025-09-12. Estimated completion is 2029-01-17.

What conditions does trial NCT07079735 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Heart Transplant Failure and Rejection, Heart Transplant Infection, CMV Viremia.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07079735?

The interventions under investigation include: Letermovir (DRUG), Valganciclovir (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07079735?

This trial is sponsored by Columbia University, which has 958 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT07079735 being conducted?

This trial has 2 study locations across New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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