Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

A monoclonal antibody approach to treat BK virus infection.

Official title: New Therapeutic Approach Against BK Virus Infection Based on Monoclonal Antibodies

Run by University Hospital, Strasbourg, France · NCT05264259 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This observational project will collect data to see if monoclonal antibody–based approaches could help adults with BK virus infection after transplantation.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Strasbourg, France
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Strasbourg)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 5, 2022
Main results expectedSeptember 5, 2022
Study endsDecember 1, 2025
Registry record updatedAugust 8, 2025
Trial IDNCT05264259 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults who are BK virus–positive and able to give informed consent, typically transplant recipients, are the intended participants.

Probably not a fit

People who are minors, under guardianship or curatorship, legally deprived of liberty, or who decline participation are excluded and would not directly benefit.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

Researchers at the University Hospital Strasbourg will enroll BK virus–positive adults and follow their clinical course and laboratory markers over time. The protocol is observational and will collect virological data, clinical outcomes, and immune-related measurements to identify antibody targets and biomarkers. Collected data and samples may be used to support the development of monoclonal antibody treatments and to select candidates for future interventional trials. No experimental therapy is administered as part of this protocol.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this work could identify monoclonal antibody strategies that reduce BK virus complications and improve transplant outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: While monoclonal antibodies have been effective for other viral infections, their use specifically against BK virus is largely novel with limited clinical evidence so far.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* BK positive
* adult
* ok to participed to research

Exclusion Criteria:

* under guardianship
* under curatorship
* opposed to research
* deprived of liberty

Where it's running

  • Service de Virologie - CHU Strasbourg - France
    Strasbourg, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.