Predicting diabetes risk after kidney transplant

Define Predictors for Posttransplant Diabetes Mellitus Study

Observational University Hospital, Antwerp · NCT06440330

This study is trying to create a tool to help predict the risk of developing diabetes in people who have just received a kidney transplant by looking at their data from the day of surgery.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment330 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Antwerp Academic / other
Locations1 site (Edegem, Antwerpen)
Trial IDNCT06440330 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to develop a predictive tool for assessing the risk of post-transplant diabetes mellitus (PTDM) within three months following kidney transplantation. By analyzing data collected on the day of transplantation, researchers will identify key predictor variables and create multivariable models to enhance prediction accuracy. The study will also compare the new model's performance against existing prediction models and investigate glucose level changes in the initial weeks post-transplant. Continuous glucose monitoring will be utilized to gather detailed glucose data and its relationship with patient characteristics and immunosuppressant use.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adult patients aged 18 and older with end-stage kidney disease undergoing kidney transplantation.

Not a fit: Patients with a prior diagnosis of diabetes mellitus or those receiving multi-organ transplants will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a reliable method for early identification of patients at risk for post-transplant diabetes, allowing for timely interventions.

How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on diabetes prediction models, this approach is novel in its specific focus on post-kidney transplant patients.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult patients (≥18 years) with end stage kidney disease undergoing kidney transplantation with a deceased or living donor
* Signed informed consent
* Initial therapy with at least tacrolimus and corticosteroids

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (either type 1 or type 2) prior to kidney transplantation
* Treatment with GLP1-RA for weight losing purposes
* Patients receiving a multi-organ transplantation
* ABO incompatibility

Where this trial is running

Edegem, Antwerpen

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Post-transplant Diabetes MellitusKidney TransplantComplications
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