Biomarkers Predicting Successful Tacrolimus Withdrawal and Everolimus (Zortress) Monotherapy Early After Liver Transplantation
This study, sponsored by Northwestern University with collaboration from Novartis Pharmaceuticals, aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of withdrawing Tacrolimus while maintaining Everolimus therapy in liver transplant patients. The findings could have significant implications for the management of immunosuppression in liver transplantation, potentially reducing the incidence of chronic kidney disease associated with calcineurin inhibitors (CNIs). The market for immunosuppressants in transplant medicine is substantial, and successful outcomes may enhance the competitive positioning of Everolimus as a preferred therapy in this setting, particularly if it demonstrates a favorable safety profile compared to traditional CNI therapies. Companies should consider the implications of these results in their strategic planning and potential partnerships.
Indication: Liver Transplantation
Modality: small molecule
Target: Tacrolimus and Everolimus pathways in immunosuppression and kidney function stabilization post-liver transplantation.
Sponsor: Northwestern University
Source URL: ClinicalTrials.gov
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Ingested: Jun 23, 2026
Model: trialsignal-ai-v1
Validation: validated
Matched by target_normalized: Tacrolimus and Everolimus pathways in immunosuppression and kidney function stabilization post-liver transplantation.
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Condition raw: Liver Transplantation
Condition normalized: Liver Transplantation
Modality raw: small molecule
Modality normalized: small molecule
Target raw: Tacrolimus and Everolimus pathways in immunosuppression and kidney function stabilization post-liver transplantation.
Target normalized: Tacrolimus and Everolimus pathways in immunosuppression and kidney function stabilization post-liver transplantation.