Preventing Cytomegalovirus Disease in Lung Transplant Recipients

Prophylaxis Guided by Cytomegalovirus-specific T Cell Immunity to Prevent Cytomegalovirus Disease in Lung Transplant Recipients: a Single Center Prospective Study

University of Miami · NCT06494033

This study looks at how lung transplant patients' immune systems respond to Cytomegalovirus to see if it can help prevent disease after their transplant.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment100 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of Miami (other)
Locations1 site (Miami, Florida)
Trial IDNCT06494033 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to evaluate the clinical outcomes related to Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in lung transplant recipients by monitoring their immunological responses to the virus. Participants will be followed to assess how their immune systems respond to CMV, particularly focusing on those with positive CMV IgG. The study will involve lung transplant candidates who are expected to undergo either single or double lung transplants.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adult lung transplant candidates over 18 years of age with a positive CMV IgG.

Not a fit: Patients who are HIV infected, pregnant or breastfeeding, or those with negative CMV IgG prior to transplant will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce the incidence of CMV disease in lung transplant recipients, improving their overall health outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: While this approach is focused on CMV-specific T cell immunity, similar studies have shown promise in managing viral infections in transplant populations, suggesting potential for success.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Adult patients over 18 years of age
2. Lung transplant candidates with positive CMV IgG
3. Anticipated to receive a lung transplant (both double lung and single lung)

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Negative CMV IgG prior transplant
2. Pregnant or breastfeeding women
3. HIV infected patients
4. Combined organ (e.g., lung-heart, lung-kidney) transplant candidates

Where this trial is running

Miami, Florida

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.

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Conditions: Lung Diseases

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.