Monitoring CMV immunity in lung transplant patients
Official title: Cytomegalovirus T Cell Immunity and Antiviral Prophylaxis Minimization in Lung Transplant Recipients
Run by NYU Langone Health · NCT05708755 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new lab test to see how well lung transplant patients' immune systems respond to a virus, which could help doctors decide how long they need to take antiviral medication.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | NYU Langone Health Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 13, 2024 |
| Main results expected | May 2027 |
| Study ends | May 2028 |
| Registry record updated | May 29, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05708755 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are lung transplant recipients with pre-existing serological immunity to CMV.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are undergoing anti-thymocyte globulin induction immunosuppression or are pregnant or breastfeeding may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess the safety and feasibility of a laboratory test that measures the immune response to cytomegalovirus (CMV) in lung transplant recipients. By using the inSIGHT™ CMV T Cell Immunity Panel, the study seeks to determine how long patients can safely take the antiviral medication valganciclovir after their transplant. The goal is to tailor the duration of antiviral prophylaxis based on individual immune responses, potentially reducing unnecessary medication exposure.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to personalized antiviral treatment plans, minimizing medication side effects and improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have explored similar immune monitoring approaches, indicating potential for success, though this specific application may be novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Received a lung transplant, or multi-organ transplant involving a lung at NYU Langone Health 2. Pre-existing serological immunity to CMV (R+) 3. Able and willing to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: 1. Anti-thymocyte globulin induction immunosuppression 2. Perioperative desensitization 3. Pregnant or breastfeeding women
Where it's running
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NYU Langone Health
New York, New York, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Luis Angel, MD — NYU Langone Health
- Study coordinator: Tyler Lewis
- Email: Tyler.lewis@nyulangone.org
- Phone: 866-838-5864
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.