Hugo C, Weihprecht H, Banas B, Schröppel B, Jank S, Arns W, Schenker P, Rath T, Hergesell O, Feldkamp T, Hermann B, Schiffer M (2021)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2021
DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2021.01.034
Introduction: This 12-month, noninterventional study on routine clinical practice in Germany evaluated renal function in stable kidney transplant recipients converted from immediate-release tacrolimus (IR-T) to prolonged-release tacrolimus (PR-T). Methods: Renal function was assessed in 183 patients by estimated glomerular filtration rate using the modification of diet in renal disease-4 formula. Self-reported gastrointestinal health-related quality of life, adherence, satisfaction with PR-T, suspected rejection episodes, and safety were also assessed at conversion and at 3, 6, and 12 months. Results: Conversion from IR-T to PR-T resulted in stable kidney function over 12 months, with a difference in estimated glomerular filtration rate between the first and final visits of 0.1 mL/min/1.73 m2 (95% confidence interval, −1.6, 1.8). Eight patients experienced an acute rejection episode (4.4%). At each assessment, gastrointestinal health-related quality of life was low and adherence was high. Most patients reported that they were very satisfied (69.8%) or satisfied (28.1%) with PR-T at the final visit. Among patients reporting a preference, 78.4% preferred PR-T, 2.2% preferred IR-T, and 19.4% reported no preference. The safety profile of PR-T was consistent with that previously described. Conclusion: Conversion of stable kidney transplant recipients from IR-T to PR-T provided stable kidney and graft function over 12 months (Verband Forschender Arzneimittelhersteller--registered study: NIS ADV-02).
APA:
Hugo, C., Weihprecht, H., Banas, B., Schröppel, B., Jank, S., Arns, W.,... Schiffer, M. (2021). Renal Function and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Stable Kidney Transplant Patients Following Conversion From Twice-Daily Immediate-Release Tacrolimus to Once-Daily Prolonged-Release Tacrolimus: A 12-Month Observational Study in Routine Clinical Practice in Germany (ADAGIO). Transplantation Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.transproceed.2021.01.034
MLA:
Hugo, Christian, et al. "Renal Function and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Stable Kidney Transplant Patients Following Conversion From Twice-Daily Immediate-Release Tacrolimus to Once-Daily Prolonged-Release Tacrolimus: A 12-Month Observational Study in Routine Clinical Practice in Germany (ADAGIO)." Transplantation Proceedings (2021).
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