Comparison of intermediate and high dose valaciclovir for the prophylaxis of CMV viraemia in allogeneic stem cell transplant recipients

ISRCTN ISRCTN78766104
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN78766104
Protocol serial number N0256114044
Sponsor Department of Health (UK)
Funder The Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust (UK)
Submission date
12/09/2003
Registration date
12/09/2003
Last edited
30/11/2015
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Infections and Infestations
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Dr Michael Potter
Scientific

Department of Haematology
The Royal Free & University Medical School
Pond Street
Hampstead
London
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom

Study information

Primary study designInterventional
Study designRandomised controlled trial
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study type Participant information sheet
Scientific titleComparison of intermediate and high dose valaciclovir for the prophylaxis of CMV viraemia in allogeneic stem cell transplant recipients
Study objectivesDoes high does valaciclovir four times daily have greater efficacy in reducing CMV viraemia than valaciclovir in allogeneic stem cell recipients?
Ethics approval(s)Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedInfections and Infestations: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection
InterventionRandomised controlled trial.
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measure(s)

1. Rate of CMV viraemia
2. Time to CMV viraemia
3. Incidence of CMV disease
4. Survival

Key secondary outcome measure(s)

Not provided at time of registration

Completion date01/07/2004

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupNot Specified
SexNot Specified
Target sample size at registration110
Key inclusion criteria110 patients, 55 in each treatment arm.
Key exclusion criteriaDoes not match inclusion criteria
Date of first enrolment03/07/2002
Date of final enrolment01/07/2004

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • United Kingdom
  • England

Study participating centre

The Royal Free & University Medical School
London
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom

Results and Publications

Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Participant information sheet Participant information sheet 11/11/2025 11/11/2025 No Yes

Editorial Notes

30/11/2015: no publications found on PubMed.