๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-05-26

Neurocognitive Function Changes With Extended-Release Tacrolimus Among Older Kidney Transplant Recipients (NCT06751992)

Neurocognitive Function Changes With Once-Daily Extended-Release Tacrolimus (Envarsus XR) Conversion Compared to Twice-Daily Immediate Release Tacrolimus Maintenance Among Older Kidney Transplant Recipients

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase4 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The objective of this randomized controlled study is to assess the neurocognitive outcomes between individuals using immediate-release (IR) tacrolimus (Prografยฎ) and those who were converted to extended-release tacrolimus (Envarsus XR) among older kidney transplant recipients (KTRs).

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: MGH Kidney Transplant Clinic โ€” Boston, Massachusetts

Age range: 65 Years

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • MGH Kidney Transplant Clinic โ€” Boston, Massachusetts

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (617) 724-0345

Email: lriella@mgh.harvard.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—