Immunity Against Varicella in Pediatric Orthotopic Liver Transplantation Recipients
Launched by UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, GENEVA · Jun 26, 2007
Trial Information
Current as of July 22, 2025
Recruiting
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is studying how well children who have received a liver transplant can maintain their immunity against varicella, also known as chickenpox. Varicella is usually prevented with a vaccine, but children who have had a liver transplant may not be able to receive this live vaccine due to their weakened immune systems. The research aims to find out how the immunosuppressive medications, which are necessary after a liver transplant, affect the body's ability to fight off varicella, especially if they were exposed to the virus before the transplant or received the vaccine.
To be eligible for this study, children must be either waiting for a liver transplant or have already received one and be followed at the Children’s Hospital of Geneva in Switzerland. They should be over 12 months old if they are offered the varicella vaccine. Participants will undergo tests to measure their immune responses before and after vaccination. It’s important for families to know that there are certain conditions that would exclude children from participating, such as recent exposure to chickenpox or other specific medical treatments. This trial is currently looking for participants, and it offers a chance to contribute to understanding how to better protect these children from varicella.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Children either awaiting or recipients of a liver transplantation followed at the Children's Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland
- • If vaccination offered: \> 12 months of age
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Known wild type varicella exposure within four weeks of the initial vaccine
- • Immunoglobulins administered within the 5 months preceding the receipt of varicella vaccine.
- • Antiviral agents administered during the preceding 4 weeks
- • Febrile illness (\>38.5°) in the 72 hours before vaccine administration
- • Chronic aspirin therapy
- • Any other live vaccinations within four weeks of receipt of varicella vaccine
- • Female patients in childbearing age will have a pregnancy test at enrollment, and at the time of the second vaccine.
About University Hospital, Geneva
The University Hospital of Geneva is a leading academic medical center committed to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical excellence. Renowned for its multidisciplinary approach, the hospital integrates cutting-edge medical research with high-quality patient care, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages the translation of scientific discoveries into practical treatments. As a prominent sponsor of clinical trials, the University Hospital of Geneva is dedicated to exploring new therapies and improving patient outcomes, while adhering to the highest ethical standards and regulatory compliance. Its robust infrastructure and expert clinical teams ensure the efficient execution of trials across various medical specialties, contributing significantly to the advancement of global health initiatives.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Geneva, Ge, Switzerland
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Klara M Posfay-Barbe, MD, MS
Principal Investigator
University Hospitals of Geneva
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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