Researchers are looking for a way to prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) in children and adolescents who receive a kidney transplant (KT) and weigh less than 40 kilograms (88.2 pounds). The goals of the study are to: * Learn what happens to letermovir in the body over time * Learn about the safety of letermovir and if participants tolerate it
Phase 1 trials primarily test safety and dosing in a small number of participants (typically 20–100). Results do not yet speak to efficacy. FDA approval is typically many years away from this stage.
Currently recruiting: the trial is enrolling patients. A data readout is not expected until after enrollment closes and the follow-up period is complete.
Merck & Co (MRK) is the sponsoring company for this trial. BiotechSign currently grades this company F (35/100) based on composite catalyst signals across its full pipeline. This trial is one data point in that overall catalyst picture.