Overview

A Study Comparing Outcomes of Kidney Transplants in Patients on Steroids Versus Those Who Discontinue Steroids

Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
2008-12-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the risks and benefits of steroid elimination versus steroid therapy in renal transplant patients particularly looking at the effects on bone mass, lipids, hypertension, and new onset diabetes.
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Florida Hospital Transplant Center
Collaborators:
Genzyme, a Sanofi Company
Novartis
Treatments:
Prednisone