Kidney Transplant in Children: Prolonged-Release Tacrolimus Study

We are studying a new form of tacrolimus for children who have undergone kidney transplantation. The goal is to see if it works as well and is as safe as the current version used.

1-2 years Efficacy phase (II)Confirmation phase (III)No Placebo Standard Medicines OralNephrologyPediatrics

What diseases are being studied?

Health conditions and diseases that the clinical trial is designed to study and treat.

Who can participate in the clinical trial?

These questions help us understand your situation so we can let the trial team know whether you might be a potential match. This is not a medical evaluation and is not part of the official screening, the study doctor will make the final decision..

What medicines are being studied?

Medicines that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These medicines are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Envarsus

Envarsus is a medicine used to help prevent the body from rejecting a transplanted kidney.

Prograf

Prograf is a medicine used to help prevent the body from rejecting a transplanted organ by lowering the immune response.

What active substances are being studied?

Active substances that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These substances are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Tacrolimus

Tacrolimus is a substance that suppresses the immune system to prevent organ transplant rejection and treat certain inflammatory conditions like severe eczema.

Tacrolimus Monohydrate

Tacrolimus monohydrate is a substance that suppresses the immune system to prevent organ transplant rejection and treat severe inflammatory skin conditions.

What similar medicines might you know?

Don't worry if you don't know the medicines tested in the trial. There is a chance you have heard about the similar medicines. Check the list below to see if you are familiar with any of them.

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Where is the clinical trial being conducted?

Locations and medical facilities where this clinical trial is currently recruiting or conducting research. Select the locations where you would like to participate.

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Universitaetsklinikum Essen AöR

Klinik für Kinderheilkunde II

Essen, Germany

University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf

KfH Nierenzentrum für Kinder und Jugendliche

Hamburg, Germany

Universitaetsklinikum Heidelberg AöR

Klinik Kinderheildkunde I

Heidelberg, Germany

Sponsor: Universitaetsklinikum Essen AöR

Last updated: Nov 27, 2025

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