Understanding tremors in kidney transplant recipients due to immunosuppression
Official title: Trajectory of Immunosuppression-Caused Tremor In Kidney Transplant Recipients
Run by University Medical Center Groningen · NCT06488651 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is trying to see how tremors affect kidney transplant patients taking certain medications over time to better understand and manage this side effect.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 16 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Medical Center Groningen Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Groningen) |
| Trial ID | NCT06488651 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients aged 16 years and older who are scheduled to receive a kidney transplant.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are unable to comprehend the questionnaires and tests will 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 observational study focuses on kidney transplant recipients who are undergoing immunosuppressive therapy, particularly with calcineurin inhibitors like tacrolimus and cyclosporine. It aims to investigate the trajectory of tremors, a common side effect of these medications, to determine how the severity of tremors changes over time. By collecting data on both objective and subjective experiences of tremor, the study seeks to provide insights into the long-term effects of immunosuppression on patients. The findings could enhance understanding of tremor prevalence and its management in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management strategies for tremors in kidney transplant recipients, enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on tremors related to immunosuppressive therapy, this specific investigation into the trajectory of tremor over time in kidney transplant recipients is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients ≥ 16 years old, who will receive a kidney transplant Exclusion Criteria: * patients who are unable to comprehend the questionnaires and tests
Where it's running
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University Medical Center Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Niels L Riemersma
- Email: n.l.riemersma@umcg.nl
- Phone: +31 50 361 6161
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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.