RecruitingPhase 2Phase 3NCT07079735

Valganciclovir vs. Letermovir for CMV Prophylaxis in Heart Transplant

VALganciclovir vs. LETermovir for Primary Prevention of CMV in Moderate to High-Risk Heart Transplant Recipients (The VALET-CMV Study)


Sponsor

Columbia University

Enrollment

150 participants

Start Date

Sep 12, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the safety and efficacy of letermovir with valganciclovir for prevention of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) viremia in moderate to high risk serostatus heart transplant recipients.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 99 Years

Inclusion Criteria1

  • Patients who are \>18 years of age who have received a heart transplant and have not started their CMV prophylaxis regimen will be included.

Exclusion Criteria1

  • History of or suspected CMV disease within 6 months prior is excluded.

Interventions

DRUGLetermovir

CMV prophylaxis

DRUGValganciclovir

Standard therapy for CMV prophylaxis


Locations(2)

NYP-Weill Cornell

New York, New York, United States

Columbia University/NYP Milstein Hospital

New York, New York, United States

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