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Maribavir for Prevention of CMV After Stem Cell Transplants

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Cytomegalovirus Infection
Interventions
Drug: Placebo
Registration Number
NCT00223925
Lead Sponsor
Shire
Brief Summary

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections remain a significant problem following various types of transplants that are associated with strong immunosuppressive therapy. Maribavir is a new oral anti-CMV drug with a novel mechanism of action compared to currently available anti-CMV drugs. This study will test the safety and anti-CMV activity of different doses of maribavir when given as CMV prophylaxis following stem cell transplants.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
111
Inclusion Criteria
  • Allogeneic stem cell transplant recipient
  • Recipient CMV seropositive
  • Have transplant engraftment
  • Able to swallow tablets
Exclusion Criteria
  • CMV organ disease
  • HIV infection
  • Use of other anti-CMV therapy post-transplant

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
PlaceboPlacebo-
Maribavir (100 mg twice daily)Maribavir-
Maribavir (400 mg twice daily)Maribavir-
Maribavir (400 mg once daily)Maribavir-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Clinical safety as measured by the recording of treatment emergent adverse events13 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Incidence of CMV infection13 weeks
Incidence of CMV disease13 weeks

Trial Locations

Locations (13)

UCLA Medical Center

🇺🇸

Los Angeles, California, United States

Loyola University

🇺🇸

Maywood, Illinois, United States

Duke Medical Center

🇺🇸

Durham, North Carolina, United States

MD Anderson Cancer Center

🇺🇸

Houston, Texas, United States

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

🇺🇸

Seattle, Washington, United States

Tufts-New England Medical Center

🇺🇸

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Baylor University Medical Center

🇺🇸

Dallas, Texas, United States

University of Minnesota

🇺🇸

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

City of Hope Medical Center

🇺🇸

Duarte, California, United States

Washington University School of Medicine

🇺🇸

Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

🇺🇸

New York, New York, United States

Wayne State Medical Center

🇺🇸

Detroit, Michigan, United States

University of Utah

🇺🇸

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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