Trial Outcomes & Findings for Non-inferiority Study of Safety and Efficacy of Everolimus With Low Dose Tacrolimus to Mycophenolate Mofetil With Standard Dose Tacrolimus in Kidney Transplant Recipients (NCT NCT01025817)

NCT ID: NCT01025817

Last Updated: 2015-11-11

Results Overview

Efficacy failure rate used the composite endpoint of: (1) treated biopsy-proven acute rejection (BPAR)\*, (2) graft loss\*\*, (3) participant death or(4) loss to follow-up. \*A treated BPAR was defined as a biopsy graded IA, IB, IIA, IIB, or III and which was treated with anti-rejection therapy. \*\*Graft loss is defined as when the allograft was presumed lost on the day the participant started dialysis and was not able to subsequently be removed from dialysis.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

613 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

12 Months

Results posted on

2015-11-11

Participant Flow

In total 738 participants were screened, and 613 were transplanted and randomized to treatment (n=309 to EVR+Low TAC dose and n=304 to MMF+Std TAC). EVR=Everolimus and low dose tacrolimus, and MMF=Mycophenolate mofetil and standard dose tacrolimus.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Everolimus and Low Dose Tacrolimus
Everolimus treatment arm: Therapeutic drug monitoring of everolimus and tacrolimus was mandatory throughout the study. From Day 5 onwards, the everolimus 0.75 mg b.i.d. dose was increased if the trough level was \< 3 ng/mL, or reduced if the trough level was \> 8 ng/mL. Tacrolimus was initiated according to local practice. In this treatment arm, the tacrolimus dose was adjusted from Day 3 onwards, to a target whole blood trough concentration of 4 ng/mL to 7 ng/mL. From Month 2 until Month 6, the target tacrolimus trough level was 3 ng/mL to 6 ng/mL. After Month 6, the tacrolimus dose was adjusted in order to achieve a target trough level of 2 ng/mL to 5 ng/mL.
Mycophenolate Mofetil and Standard Dose Tacrolimus
MMF treatment arm: The MMF dose was initiated at 1 g b.i.d. (2 g/day). Adjustments were to be made for adverse events including, but not limited to, gastrointestinal intolerance and a decrease in WBC. MMF trough or AUC was not used to adjust dosing. In this group, tacrolimus was initiated according to local practice. The tacrolimus dose was adjusted from Day 3 on to achieve a target whole blood trough concentration of 8 ng/mL to 12 ng/mL. From Month 2 until Month 6, the target tacrolimus trough level was reduced to 7 - 10 ng/mL. After Month 6, the target level of tacrolimus was reduced to 5 - 8 ng/mL.
Completed Study Medication
STARTED
309
304
Completed Study Medication
COMPLETED
204
232
Completed Study Medication
NOT COMPLETED
105
72
Completed Study
STARTED
309
304
Completed Study
COMPLETED
293
282
Completed Study
NOT COMPLETED
16
22

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Everolimus and Low Dose Tacrolimus
Everolimus treatment arm: Therapeutic drug monitoring of everolimus and tacrolimus was mandatory throughout the study. From Day 5 onwards, the everolimus 0.75 mg b.i.d. dose was increased if the trough level was \< 3 ng/mL, or reduced if the trough level was \> 8 ng/mL. Tacrolimus was initiated according to local practice. In this treatment arm, the tacrolimus dose was adjusted from Day 3 onwards, to a target whole blood trough concentration of 4 ng/mL to 7 ng/mL. From Month 2 until Month 6, the target tacrolimus trough level was 3 ng/mL to 6 ng/mL. After Month 6, the tacrolimus dose was adjusted in order to achieve a target trough level of 2 ng/mL to 5 ng/mL.
Mycophenolate Mofetil and Standard Dose Tacrolimus
MMF treatment arm: The MMF dose was initiated at 1 g b.i.d. (2 g/day). Adjustments were to be made for adverse events including, but not limited to, gastrointestinal intolerance and a decrease in WBC. MMF trough or AUC was not used to adjust dosing. In this group, tacrolimus was initiated according to local practice. The tacrolimus dose was adjusted from Day 3 on to achieve a target whole blood trough concentration of 8 ng/mL to 12 ng/mL. From Month 2 until Month 6, the target tacrolimus trough level was reduced to 7 - 10 ng/mL. After Month 6, the target level of tacrolimus was reduced to 5 - 8 ng/mL.
Completed Study Medication
Adverse Event
66
39
Completed Study Medication
Protocol Deviation
9
8
Completed Study Medication
Withdrawal by Subject
8
9
Completed Study Medication
Administrative problems
7
5
Completed Study Medication
Unsatisfactory therapeutic effect
7
0
Completed Study Medication
Abnormal test procedure
4
0
Completed Study Medication
Graft loss
2
5
Completed Study Medication
Death
2
2
Completed Study Medication
Abnormal lab values
0
2
Completed Study Medication
Subject no longer required study drug
0
1
Completed Study Medication
Lost to Follow-up
0
1
Completed Study
Withdrawal by Subject
8
16
Completed Study
Death
6
5
Completed Study
Missing
2
0
Completed Study
Lost to Follow-up
0
1

Baseline Characteristics

Non-inferiority Study of Safety and Efficacy of Everolimus With Low Dose Tacrolimus to Mycophenolate Mofetil With Standard Dose Tacrolimus in Kidney Transplant Recipients

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Everolimus and Low Dose Tacrolimus
n=306 Participants
Everolimus treatment arm: Therapeutic drug monitoring of everolimus and tacrolimus was mandatory throughout the study. From Day 5 onwards, the everolimus 0.75 mg b.i.d. dose was increased if the trough level was \< 3 ng/mL, or reduced if the trough level was \> 8 ng/mL. Tacrolimus was initiated according to local practice. In this treatment arm, the tacrolimus dose was adjusted from Day 3 onwards, to a target whole blood trough concentration of 4 ng/mL to 7 ng/mL. From Month 2 until Month 6, the target tacrolimus trough level was 3 ng/mL to 6 ng/mL. After Month 6, the tacrolimus dose was adjusted in order to achieve a target trough level of 2 ng/mL to 5 ng/mL.
Mycophenolate Mofetil and Standard Dose Tacrolimus
n=304 Participants
MMF treatment arm: The MMF dose was initiated at 1 g b.i.d. (2 g/day). Adjustments were to be made for adverse events including, but not limited to, gastrointestinal intolerance and a decrease in WBC. MMF trough or AUC was not used to adjust dosing. In this group, tacrolimus was initiated according to local practice. The tacrolimus dose was adjusted from Day 3 on to achieve a target whole blood trough concentration of 8 ng/mL to 12 ng/mL. From Month 2 until Month 6, the target tacrolimus trough level was reduced to 7 - 10 ng/mL. After Month 6, the target level of tacrolimus was reduced to 5 - 8 ng/mL.
Total
n=610 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
50.00 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.34 • n=5 Participants
48.4 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.91 • n=7 Participants
49.2 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.14 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
101 Participants
n=5 Participants
102 Participants
n=7 Participants
203 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
205 Participants
n=5 Participants
202 Participants
n=7 Participants
407 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
American Indian or Alaska Native
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
17 Participants
n=5 Participants
11 Participants
n=7 Participants
28 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black or African American
70 Participants
n=5 Participants
74 Participants
n=7 Participants
144 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Caucasian
196 Participants
n=5 Participants
201 Participants
n=7 Participants
397 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Other
17 Participants
n=5 Participants
16 Participants
n=7 Participants
33 Participants
n=5 Participants
BMI
27.7 kg/m˄2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.55 • n=5 Participants
28.3 kg/m˄2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.13 • n=7 Participants
28.0 kg/m˄2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.35 • n=5 Participants
Diabetic status at randomization
Yes
111 Participants
n=5 Participants
95 Participants
n=7 Participants
206 Participants
n=5 Participants
Diabetic status at randomization
No
195 Participants
n=5 Participants
209 Participants
n=7 Participants
404 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 Months

Population: Full Analysis Set (FAS) consisted of all participants randomized after transplantation

Efficacy failure rate used the composite endpoint of: (1) treated biopsy-proven acute rejection (BPAR)\*, (2) graft loss\*\*, (3) participant death or(4) loss to follow-up. \*A treated BPAR was defined as a biopsy graded IA, IB, IIA, IIB, or III and which was treated with anti-rejection therapy. \*\*Graft loss is defined as when the allograft was presumed lost on the day the participant started dialysis and was not able to subsequently be removed from dialysis.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Everolimus and Low Dose Tacrolimus
n=309 Participants
Everolimus treatment arm: Therapeutic drug monitoring of everolimus and tacrolimus was mandatory throughout the study. From Day 5 onwards, the everolimus 0.75 mg b.i.d. dose was increased if the trough level was \< 3 ng/mL, or reduced if the trough level was \> 8 ng/mL. Tacrolimus was initiated according to local practice. In this treatment arm, the tacrolimus dose was adjusted from Day 3 onwards, to a target whole blood trough concentration of 4 ng/mL to 7 ng/mL. From Month 2 until Month 6, the target tacrolimus trough level was 3 ng/mL to 6 ng/mL. After Month 6, the tacrolimus dose was adjusted in order to achieve a target trough level of 2 ng/mL to 5 ng/mL.
Mycophenolate Mofetil and Standard Dose Tacrolimus
n=304 Participants
MMF treatment arm: The MMF dose was initiated at 1 g b.i.d. (2 g/day). Adjustments were to be made for adverse events including, but not limited to, gastrointestinal intolerance and a decrease in WBC. MMF trough or AUC was not used to adjust dosing. In this group, tacrolimus was initiated according to local practice. The tacrolimus dose was adjusted from Day 3 on to achieve a target whole blood trough concentration of 8 ng/mL to 12 ng/mL. From Month 2 until Month 6, the target tacrolimus trough level was reduced to 7 - 10 ng/mL. After Month 6, the target level of tacrolimus was reduced to 5 - 8 ng/mL.
Number of Participants With Incidence of Composite Efficacy Failure
Composite Endpoint
76 Participants
62 Participants
Number of Participants With Incidence of Composite Efficacy Failure
Treated Biopsy-proven Acute rejection (BPAR)
59 Participants
34 Participants
Number of Participants With Incidence of Composite Efficacy Failure
Graft Loss
4 Participants
12 Participants
Number of Participants With Incidence of Composite Efficacy Failure
Death
6 Participants
5 Participants
Number of Participants With Incidence of Composite Efficacy Failure
Loss to follow up
9 Participants
17 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 Months

Population: Full Analysis Set (FAS) consisted of all patients randomized after transplantation

Renal function was assessed by estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) using the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) formula. MDRD formula: GFR \[mL/min/1.73m˄2\] = 186.3\*(C˄-1.154)\*(A˄-0.203)\*G\*R. DEFINITIONS: C = serum concentration of creatinine \[mg/dL\]; A = age \[years\]; G = 0.742 when gender is female, otherwise G = 1; R = 1.21 when race is black, otherwise R = 1

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Everolimus and Low Dose Tacrolimus
n=309 Participants
Everolimus treatment arm: Therapeutic drug monitoring of everolimus and tacrolimus was mandatory throughout the study. From Day 5 onwards, the everolimus 0.75 mg b.i.d. dose was increased if the trough level was \< 3 ng/mL, or reduced if the trough level was \> 8 ng/mL. Tacrolimus was initiated according to local practice. In this treatment arm, the tacrolimus dose was adjusted from Day 3 onwards, to a target whole blood trough concentration of 4 ng/mL to 7 ng/mL. From Month 2 until Month 6, the target tacrolimus trough level was 3 ng/mL to 6 ng/mL. After Month 6, the tacrolimus dose was adjusted in order to achieve a target trough level of 2 ng/mL to 5 ng/mL.
Mycophenolate Mofetil and Standard Dose Tacrolimus
n=304 Participants
MMF treatment arm: The MMF dose was initiated at 1 g b.i.d. (2 g/day). Adjustments were to be made for adverse events including, but not limited to, gastrointestinal intolerance and a decrease in WBC. MMF trough or AUC was not used to adjust dosing. In this group, tacrolimus was initiated according to local practice. The tacrolimus dose was adjusted from Day 3 on to achieve a target whole blood trough concentration of 8 ng/mL to 12 ng/mL. From Month 2 until Month 6, the target tacrolimus trough level was reduced to 7 - 10 ng/mL. After Month 6, the target level of tacrolimus was reduced to 5 - 8 ng/mL.
Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)
63.14 mL/min/1.73m˄2
Standard Deviation 22.042
63.06 mL/min/1.73m˄2
Standard Deviation 19.512

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 Months

Population: Safety Set (SS) consisted of all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had at least 1 post-baseline safety assessment. The statement that a patient had no adverse events constitutes a safety assessment. Those who received at least 1 dose of drug but had no post-treatment safety data of any kind are excluded from SS.

Participants with incidence of CMV (viremia, syndrome and disease). CMV is cytomegalovirus.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Everolimus and Low Dose Tacrolimus
n=306 Participants
Everolimus treatment arm: Therapeutic drug monitoring of everolimus and tacrolimus was mandatory throughout the study. From Day 5 onwards, the everolimus 0.75 mg b.i.d. dose was increased if the trough level was \< 3 ng/mL, or reduced if the trough level was \> 8 ng/mL. Tacrolimus was initiated according to local practice. In this treatment arm, the tacrolimus dose was adjusted from Day 3 onwards, to a target whole blood trough concentration of 4 ng/mL to 7 ng/mL. From Month 2 until Month 6, the target tacrolimus trough level was 3 ng/mL to 6 ng/mL. After Month 6, the tacrolimus dose was adjusted in order to achieve a target trough level of 2 ng/mL to 5 ng/mL.
Mycophenolate Mofetil and Standard Dose Tacrolimus
n=304 Participants
MMF treatment arm: The MMF dose was initiated at 1 g b.i.d. (2 g/day). Adjustments were to be made for adverse events including, but not limited to, gastrointestinal intolerance and a decrease in WBC. MMF trough or AUC was not used to adjust dosing. In this group, tacrolimus was initiated according to local practice. The tacrolimus dose was adjusted from Day 3 on to achieve a target whole blood trough concentration of 8 ng/mL to 12 ng/mL. From Month 2 until Month 6, the target tacrolimus trough level was reduced to 7 - 10 ng/mL. After Month 6, the target level of tacrolimus was reduced to 5 - 8 ng/mL.
Number of Participants With Incidence of CMV (Viremia, Syndrome and Disease)
CMV syndrome event
9 Participants
13 Participants
Number of Participants With Incidence of CMV (Viremia, Syndrome and Disease)
Lab evidence of CMV Viremia
7 Participants
10 Participants
Number of Participants With Incidence of CMV (Viremia, Syndrome and Disease)
CMV Disease
2 Participants
8 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 Months

Population: Safety Set (SS) consisted of all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had at least 1 post-baseline safety assessment. The statement that a patient had no adverse events constitutes a safety assessment. Those who received at least 1 dose of drug but had no post-treatment safety data of any kind are excluded from SS

Participants with Incidence of BKV (viremia, viruria, or nephropathy). BKV is Polyomavirus type BK.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Everolimus and Low Dose Tacrolimus
n=306 Participants
Everolimus treatment arm: Therapeutic drug monitoring of everolimus and tacrolimus was mandatory throughout the study. From Day 5 onwards, the everolimus 0.75 mg b.i.d. dose was increased if the trough level was \< 3 ng/mL, or reduced if the trough level was \> 8 ng/mL. Tacrolimus was initiated according to local practice. In this treatment arm, the tacrolimus dose was adjusted from Day 3 onwards, to a target whole blood trough concentration of 4 ng/mL to 7 ng/mL. From Month 2 until Month 6, the target tacrolimus trough level was 3 ng/mL to 6 ng/mL. After Month 6, the tacrolimus dose was adjusted in order to achieve a target trough level of 2 ng/mL to 5 ng/mL.
Mycophenolate Mofetil and Standard Dose Tacrolimus
n=304 Participants
MMF treatment arm: The MMF dose was initiated at 1 g b.i.d. (2 g/day). Adjustments were to be made for adverse events including, but not limited to, gastrointestinal intolerance and a decrease in WBC. MMF trough or AUC was not used to adjust dosing. In this group, tacrolimus was initiated according to local practice. The tacrolimus dose was adjusted from Day 3 on to achieve a target whole blood trough concentration of 8 ng/mL to 12 ng/mL. From Month 2 until Month 6, the target tacrolimus trough level was reduced to 7 - 10 ng/mL. After Month 6, the target level of tacrolimus was reduced to 5 - 8 ng/mL.
Number of Participants With Incidence Rates of BKV Viremia, BKV Viruria, or BKV Nephropathy
Lab evidence of BKV Viremia
19 Participants
27 Participants
Number of Participants With Incidence Rates of BKV Viremia, BKV Viruria, or BKV Nephropathy
Lab evidence of BKV Viruria
19 Participants
15 Participants
Number of Participants With Incidence Rates of BKV Viremia, BKV Viruria, or BKV Nephropathy
BKV Disease (Nephropathy)
5 Participants
5 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 Months

Population: Safety Set (SS) consisted of all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had at least 1 post-baseline safety assessment. The statement that a patient had no adverse events constitutes a safety assessment. Those who received at least 1 dose of drug but had no post-treatment safety data of any kind are excluded from SS.

Incidence of new onset diabetes mellitus defined as non-diabetic patients before transplantation, who are receiving glucose lowering treatment for more than 30 days post-transplant, or with a random plasma glucose ≥200 mg dL (11.1 mmol/L) with 2 fasting plasma glucose values ≥126 mg/dL (7 mmol/L)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Everolimus and Low Dose Tacrolimus
n=306 Participants
Everolimus treatment arm: Therapeutic drug monitoring of everolimus and tacrolimus was mandatory throughout the study. From Day 5 onwards, the everolimus 0.75 mg b.i.d. dose was increased if the trough level was \< 3 ng/mL, or reduced if the trough level was \> 8 ng/mL. Tacrolimus was initiated according to local practice. In this treatment arm, the tacrolimus dose was adjusted from Day 3 onwards, to a target whole blood trough concentration of 4 ng/mL to 7 ng/mL. From Month 2 until Month 6, the target tacrolimus trough level was 3 ng/mL to 6 ng/mL. After Month 6, the tacrolimus dose was adjusted in order to achieve a target trough level of 2 ng/mL to 5 ng/mL.
Mycophenolate Mofetil and Standard Dose Tacrolimus
n=304 Participants
MMF treatment arm: The MMF dose was initiated at 1 g b.i.d. (2 g/day). Adjustments were to be made for adverse events including, but not limited to, gastrointestinal intolerance and a decrease in WBC. MMF trough or AUC was not used to adjust dosing. In this group, tacrolimus was initiated according to local practice. The tacrolimus dose was adjusted from Day 3 on to achieve a target whole blood trough concentration of 8 ng/mL to 12 ng/mL. From Month 2 until Month 6, the target tacrolimus trough level was reduced to 7 - 10 ng/mL. After Month 6, the target level of tacrolimus was reduced to 5 - 8 ng/mL.
Number of Participants With Incidence of New Onset of Diabetes Mellitus
Any New Onset Diabetes
25 Participants
22 Participants
Number of Participants With Incidence of New Onset of Diabetes Mellitus
randomGlucose≥200mg/dL w/2 fastingGlucose≥126mg/dL
15 Participants
12 Participants
Number of Participants With Incidence of New Onset of Diabetes Mellitus
Concomitant Diabetes medicine for 30 days or more
13 Participants
14 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 12 Months

Population: Safety Set (SS) consisted of all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had at least 1 post-baseline safety assessment. The statement that a patient had no adverse events constitutes a safety assessment. Those who received at least 1 dose of drug but had no post-treatment safety data of any kind are excluded from SS

Number of participants with Incidence of proteinuria events indicating chronic kidney disease

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Everolimus and Low Dose Tacrolimus
n=306 Participants
Everolimus treatment arm: Therapeutic drug monitoring of everolimus and tacrolimus was mandatory throughout the study. From Day 5 onwards, the everolimus 0.75 mg b.i.d. dose was increased if the trough level was \< 3 ng/mL, or reduced if the trough level was \> 8 ng/mL. Tacrolimus was initiated according to local practice. In this treatment arm, the tacrolimus dose was adjusted from Day 3 onwards, to a target whole blood trough concentration of 4 ng/mL to 7 ng/mL. From Month 2 until Month 6, the target tacrolimus trough level was 3 ng/mL to 6 ng/mL. After Month 6, the tacrolimus dose was adjusted in order to achieve a target trough level of 2 ng/mL to 5 ng/mL.
Mycophenolate Mofetil and Standard Dose Tacrolimus
n=304 Participants
MMF treatment arm: The MMF dose was initiated at 1 g b.i.d. (2 g/day). Adjustments were to be made for adverse events including, but not limited to, gastrointestinal intolerance and a decrease in WBC. MMF trough or AUC was not used to adjust dosing. In this group, tacrolimus was initiated according to local practice. The tacrolimus dose was adjusted from Day 3 on to achieve a target whole blood trough concentration of 8 ng/mL to 12 ng/mL. From Month 2 until Month 6, the target tacrolimus trough level was reduced to 7 - 10 ng/mL. After Month 6, the target level of tacrolimus was reduced to 5 - 8 ng/mL.
Number of Participants With Incidence of Proteinuria Events
Baseline: Proteinuria (>=300 mg/g)
243 Participants
250 Participants
Number of Participants With Incidence of Proteinuria Events
Month 12, Day 316-450: Proteinuria (>=300 mg/g)
36 Participants
35 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 Months

Population: Safety Set (SS) consisted of all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had at least 1 post-baseline safety assessment. The statement that a patient had no adverse events constitutes a safety assessment. Those who received at least 1 dose of drug but had no post-treatment safety data of any kind are excluded from SS

Incidence of adverse events, serious adverse events, and tacrolimus-associated adverse events by System Organ Class

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Everolimus and Low Dose Tacrolimus
n=306 Participants
Everolimus treatment arm: Therapeutic drug monitoring of everolimus and tacrolimus was mandatory throughout the study. From Day 5 onwards, the everolimus 0.75 mg b.i.d. dose was increased if the trough level was \< 3 ng/mL, or reduced if the trough level was \> 8 ng/mL. Tacrolimus was initiated according to local practice. In this treatment arm, the tacrolimus dose was adjusted from Day 3 onwards, to a target whole blood trough concentration of 4 ng/mL to 7 ng/mL. From Month 2 until Month 6, the target tacrolimus trough level was 3 ng/mL to 6 ng/mL. After Month 6, the tacrolimus dose was adjusted in order to achieve a target trough level of 2 ng/mL to 5 ng/mL.
Mycophenolate Mofetil and Standard Dose Tacrolimus
n=304 Participants
MMF treatment arm: The MMF dose was initiated at 1 g b.i.d. (2 g/day). Adjustments were to be made for adverse events including, but not limited to, gastrointestinal intolerance and a decrease in WBC. MMF trough or AUC was not used to adjust dosing. In this group, tacrolimus was initiated according to local practice. The tacrolimus dose was adjusted from Day 3 on to achieve a target whole blood trough concentration of 8 ng/mL to 12 ng/mL. From Month 2 until Month 6, the target tacrolimus trough level was reduced to 7 - 10 ng/mL. After Month 6, the target level of tacrolimus was reduced to 5 - 8 ng/mL.
Number of Participants With Incidence of Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, and Tacrolimus-associated Adverse Events
Any system organ class
303 Participants
302 Participants
Number of Participants With Incidence of Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, and Tacrolimus-associated Adverse Events
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
266 Participants
263 Participants
Number of Participants With Incidence of Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, and Tacrolimus-associated Adverse Events
Gastrointestinal disorders
233 Participants
247 Participants
Number of Participants With Incidence of Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, and Tacrolimus-associated Adverse Events
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
223 Participants
202 Participants
Number of Participants With Incidence of Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, and Tacrolimus-associated Adverse Events
General disorders &administration site conditions
199 Participants
177 Participants
Number of Participants With Incidence of Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, and Tacrolimus-associated Adverse Events
Infections and infestations
184 Participants
196 Participants
Number of Participants With Incidence of Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, and Tacrolimus-associated Adverse Events
Investigations
150 Participants
143 Participants
Number of Participants With Incidence of Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, and Tacrolimus-associated Adverse Events
Renal and urinary disorders
141 Participants
160 Participants
Number of Participants With Incidence of Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, and Tacrolimus-associated Adverse Events
Vascular disorders
131 Participants
121 Participants
Number of Participants With Incidence of Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, and Tacrolimus-associated Adverse Events
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
130 Participants
163 Participants
Number of Participants With Incidence of Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, and Tacrolimus-associated Adverse Events
Nervous system disorders
125 Participants
150 Participants
Number of Participants With Incidence of Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, and Tacrolimus-associated Adverse Events
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
122 Participants
134 Participants
Number of Participants With Incidence of Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, and Tacrolimus-associated Adverse Events
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
110 Participants
114 Participants
Number of Participants With Incidence of Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, and Tacrolimus-associated Adverse Events
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
109 Participants
108 Participants
Number of Participants With Incidence of Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, and Tacrolimus-associated Adverse Events
Psychiatric disorders
96 Participants
106 Participants
Number of Participants With Incidence of Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, and Tacrolimus-associated Adverse Events
Reproductive system and breast disorders
56 Participants
40 Participants
Number of Participants With Incidence of Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, and Tacrolimus-associated Adverse Events
Cardiac disorders
51 Participants
47 Participants
Number of Participants With Incidence of Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, and Tacrolimus-associated Adverse Events
Eye disorders
26 Participants
36 Participants
Number of Participants With Incidence of Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, and Tacrolimus-associated Adverse Events
Immune system disorders
13 Participants
11 Participants
Number of Participants With Incidence of Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, and Tacrolimus-associated Adverse Events
Endocrine disorders
12 Participants
8 Participants
Number of Participants With Incidence of Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, and Tacrolimus-associated Adverse Events
Neoplasms benign,malignant,other incl cysts/polyps
10 Participants
15 Participants
Number of Participants With Incidence of Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, and Tacrolimus-associated Adverse Events
Ear and labyrinth disorders
7 Participants
11 Participants
Number of Participants With Incidence of Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, and Tacrolimus-associated Adverse Events
Hepatobiliary disorders
6 Participants
3 Participants
Number of Participants With Incidence of Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, and Tacrolimus-associated Adverse Events
Surgical and medical procedures
2 Participants
0 Participants
Number of Participants With Incidence of Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, and Tacrolimus-associated Adverse Events
Congenital, familial and genetic disorders
0 Participants
6 Participants
Number of Participants With Incidence of Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, and Tacrolimus-associated Adverse Events
Social circumstances
0 Participants
1 Participants

Adverse Events

Everolimus and Low Dose Tacrolimus

Serious events: 154 serious events
Other events: 302 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Mycophenolate Mofetil and Standard Dose Tacrolimus

Serious events: 142 serious events
Other events: 299 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Everolimus and Low Dose Tacrolimus
n=306 participants at risk
Therapeutic drug monitoring of everolimus and tacrolimus was mandatory throughout the study. From Day 5 onwards, the everolimus 0.75 mg b.i.d. dose was increased if the trough level was \< 3 ng/mL, or reduced if the trough level was \> 8 ng/mL. Tacrolimus was initiated according to local practice. In this treatment arm, the tacrolimus dose was adjusted from Day 3 onwards, to a target whole blood trough concentration of 4 ng/mL to 7 ng/mL. From Month 2 until Month 6, the target tacrolimus trough level was 3 ng/mL to 6 ng/mL. After Month 6, the tacrolimus dose was adjusted in order to achieve a target trough level of 2 ng/mL to 5 ng/mL.
Mycophenolate Mofetil and Standard Dose Tacrolimus
n=304 participants at risk
The MMF dose was initiated at 1 g b.i.d. (2 g/day). Adjustments were to be made for adverse events including, but not limited to, gastrointestinal intolerance and a decrease in WBC. MMF trough or AUC was not used to adjust dosing. In this group, tacrolimus was initiated according to local practice. The tacrolimus dose was adjusted from Day 3 on to achieve a target whole blood trough concentration of 8 ng/mL to 12 ng/mL. From Month 2 until Month 6, the target tacrolimus trough level was reduced to 7 - 10 ng/mL. After Month 6, the target level of tacrolimus was reduced to 5 - 8 ng/mL.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anaemia
0.98%
3/306
1.3%
4/304
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Bandaemia
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Febrile neutropenia
0.65%
2/306
0.33%
1/304
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Haemolytic uraemic syndrome
0.65%
2/306
0.33%
1/304
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Leukocytosis
0.33%
1/306
0.33%
1/304
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Leukopenia
0.00%
0/306
0.99%
3/304
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Pancytopenia
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Thrombocytopenia
0.65%
2/306
0.00%
0/304
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Thrombotic microangiopathy
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Cardiac disorders
Acute myocardial infarction
0.65%
2/306
1.3%
4/304
Cardiac disorders
Atrial fibrillation
0.65%
2/306
0.99%
3/304
Cardiac disorders
Bradycardia
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac arrest
0.33%
1/306
0.66%
2/304
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac failure congestive
1.6%
5/306
0.00%
0/304
Cardiac disorders
Cardiogenic shock
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Cardiac disorders
Coronary artery disease
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Cardiac disorders
Myocardial infarction
0.65%
2/306
0.66%
2/304
Cardiac disorders
Sinus tachycardia
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Congenital, familial and genetic disorders
Congenital cystic kidney disease
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Congenital, familial and genetic disorders
Congenital renal cyst
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal distension
0.65%
2/306
0.33%
1/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal hernia
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain
0.65%
2/306
0.66%
2/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain upper
0.33%
1/306
0.33%
1/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Aphthous stomatitis
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Ascites
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Colitis
0.00%
0/306
0.66%
2/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
0.33%
1/306
0.33%
1/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diabetic gastroparesis
0.65%
2/306
0.00%
0/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea
2.3%
7/306
2.6%
8/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Erosive oesophagitis
0.33%
1/306
0.33%
1/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastritis
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrointestinal haemorrhage
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrointestinal inflammation
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Haematochezia
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Ileus
0.33%
1/306
0.66%
2/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Impaired gastric emptying
0.33%
1/306
0.33%
1/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Internal hernia
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Intra-abdominal haemorrhage
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Localised intraabdominal fluid collection
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
2.3%
7/306
1.3%
4/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Neutropenic colitis
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Oesophagitis
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Oral pain
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Pancreatitis
0.65%
2/306
0.00%
0/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Peptic ulcer
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Peritoneal haemorrhage
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Retroperitoneal haematoma
0.33%
1/306
0.33%
1/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Small intestinal obstruction
0.65%
2/306
0.33%
1/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Small intestinal perforation
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Tongue ulceration
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
2.6%
8/306
2.3%
7/304
General disorders
Asthenia
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
General disorders
Chest pain
0.65%
2/306
1.6%
5/304
General disorders
Chills
0.33%
1/306
0.33%
1/304
General disorders
Device malfunction
0.33%
1/306
0.33%
1/304
General disorders
Fatigue
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
General disorders
General physical health deterioration
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
General disorders
Generalised oedema
0.33%
1/306
0.33%
1/304
General disorders
Hernia
0.65%
2/306
0.33%
1/304
General disorders
Impaired healing
0.98%
3/306
0.00%
0/304
General disorders
Irritability
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
General disorders
Medical device complication
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
General disorders
Oedema
0.65%
2/306
0.00%
0/304
General disorders
Oedema peripheral
0.98%
3/306
0.66%
2/304
General disorders
Pyrexia
4.2%
13/306
3.6%
11/304
General disorders
Rebound effect
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
General disorders
Sluggishness
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Immune system disorders
Kidney transplant rejection
0.33%
1/306
0.33%
1/304
Immune system disorders
Transplant rejection
0.33%
1/306
0.33%
1/304
Infections and infestations
Adenovirus infection
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Infections and infestations
BK virus infection
0.33%
1/306
0.33%
1/304
Infections and infestations
Bacteraemia
0.33%
1/306
1.3%
4/304
Infections and infestations
Bacterial pyelonephritis
0.00%
0/306
0.66%
2/304
Infections and infestations
Bronchitis
0.33%
1/306
0.33%
1/304
Infections and infestations
Cellulitis
2.0%
6/306
0.99%
3/304
Infections and infestations
Cellulitis of male external genital organ
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Infections and infestations
Cerebral fungal infection
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Infections and infestations
Clostridial infection
0.98%
3/306
0.99%
3/304
Infections and infestations
Clostridium difficile colitis
0.00%
0/306
0.66%
2/304
Infections and infestations
Cystitis
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Infections and infestations
Cytomegalovirus infection
0.00%
0/306
1.6%
5/304
Infections and infestations
Cytomegalovirus viraemia
0.33%
1/306
0.33%
1/304
Infections and infestations
Device related infection
0.33%
1/306
0.33%
1/304
Infections and infestations
Enterococcal bacteraemia
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Infections and infestations
Escherichia bacteraemia
0.33%
1/306
0.33%
1/304
Infections and infestations
Escherichia sepsis
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Infections and infestations
Escherichia urinary tract infection
0.65%
2/306
0.00%
0/304
Infections and infestations
Gangrene
0.65%
2/306
0.66%
2/304
Infections and infestations
Gastroenteritis
0.98%
3/306
0.66%
2/304
Infections and infestations
Gastroenteritis clostridial
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Infections and infestations
Gastroenteritis salmonella
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Infections and infestations
Gastroenteritis viral
0.98%
3/306
0.99%
3/304
Infections and infestations
Incision site infection
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Infections and infestations
Infection
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Infections and infestations
Influenza
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Infections and infestations
Lung infection pseudomonal
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Infections and infestations
Mastitis
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Infections and infestations
Meningitis cryptococcal
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Infections and infestations
Metapneumovirus infection
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Infections and infestations
Oral herpes
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Infections and infestations
Osteomyelitis
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Infections and infestations
Peritonitis
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Infections and infestations
Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia
4.2%
13/306
2.3%
7/304
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia bacterial
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia cryptococcal
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia cytomegaloviral
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Infections and infestations
Polyomavirus-associated nephropathy
0.00%
0/306
0.66%
2/304
Infections and infestations
Post procedural cellulitis
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Infections and infestations
Pseudomonal bacteraemia
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Infections and infestations
Pulmonary mycosis
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Infections and infestations
Pyelonephritis
2.0%
6/306
1.3%
4/304
Infections and infestations
Sepsis
0.33%
1/306
0.66%
2/304
Infections and infestations
Septic shock
0.33%
1/306
0.33%
1/304
Infections and infestations
Sinusitis
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Infections and infestations
Staphylococcal infection
0.65%
2/306
0.33%
1/304
Infections and infestations
Upper respiratory tract infection
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Infections and infestations
Urinary tract infection
7.2%
22/306
7.9%
24/304
Infections and infestations
Urinary tract infection bacterial
0.33%
1/306
0.66%
2/304
Infections and infestations
Urinary tract infection enterococcal
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Infections and infestations
Urinary tract infection pseudomonal
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Infections and infestations
Urinary tract infection staphylococcal
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Infections and infestations
Urosepsis
1.6%
5/306
2.3%
7/304
Infections and infestations
Viraemia
0.00%
0/306
0.66%
2/304
Infections and infestations
Viral infection
0.33%
1/306
0.33%
1/304
Infections and infestations
Wound infection
1.3%
4/306
0.66%
2/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Anaemia postoperative
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Arteriovenous fistula thrombosis
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Complications of transplant surgery
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Complications of transplanted kidney
1.3%
4/306
1.3%
4/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Device dislocation
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Graft complication
0.65%
2/306
0.33%
1/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Graft dysfunction
2.9%
9/306
2.6%
8/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Graft loss
0.65%
2/306
0.99%
3/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Graft thrombosis
0.65%
2/306
0.00%
0/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Hip fracture
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Incision site complication
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Incision site haemorrhage
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Incisional hernia
0.65%
2/306
0.33%
1/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Incisional hernia, obstructive
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Limb injury
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Medical device complication
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Overdose
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Patella fracture
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Perinephric collection
0.98%
3/306
0.33%
1/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Perirenal haematoma
0.98%
3/306
0.33%
1/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Post procedural discharge
0.33%
1/306
0.33%
1/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Post procedural haematoma
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Post procedural haemorrhage
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Post procedural myocardial infarction
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Post procedural urine leak
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Procedural pain
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Renal haematoma
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Seroma
0.65%
2/306
0.66%
2/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Tibia fracture
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Toxicity to various agents
0.00%
0/306
0.66%
2/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Transfusion reaction
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Urinary anastomotic leak
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Vascular graft complication
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Wound complication
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Wound dehiscence
0.98%
3/306
0.33%
1/304
Investigations
Blood creatine increased
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Investigations
Blood creatinine increased
3.3%
10/306
4.6%
14/304
Investigations
Blood glucose increased
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Investigations
Electrocardiogram ST segment elevation
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Investigations
Escherichia test positive
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Investigations
Transaminases increased
0.65%
2/306
0.00%
0/304
Investigations
Urine output decreased
0.33%
1/306
0.66%
2/304
Investigations
White blood cell count increased
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite
0.33%
1/306
0.33%
1/304
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration
2.0%
6/306
1.6%
5/304
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Diabetes mellitus
0.65%
2/306
2.3%
7/304
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Diabetic ketoacidosis
0.33%
1/306
0.66%
2/304
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Fluid overload
2.0%
6/306
0.33%
1/304
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Fluid retention
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Gout
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypercalcaemia
0.33%
1/306
0.33%
1/304
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperglycaemia
0.65%
2/306
2.0%
6/304
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperkalaemia
0.98%
3/306
2.0%
6/304
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperosmolar state
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperphosphataemia
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypocalcaemia
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypoglycaemia
0.00%
0/306
0.66%
2/304
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyponatraemia
0.33%
1/306
0.99%
3/304
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypophosphataemia
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypovolaemia
0.33%
1/306
0.33%
1/304
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Metabolic acidosis
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Flank pain
0.33%
1/306
0.33%
1/304
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Intervertebral disc protrusion
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Pain in extremity
0.33%
1/306
0.33%
1/304
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Rheumatoid arthritis
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Spinal osteoarthritis
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Systemic lupus erythematosus
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Bone giant cell tumour benign
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Non-small cell lung cancer
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Pleural mesothelioma
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Renal cancer
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Renal cell carcinoma
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Renal haemangioma
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Squamous cell carcinoma of skin
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Nervous system disorders
Carotid artery stenosis
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Nervous system disorders
Cerebrovascular accident
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Nervous system disorders
Dysarthria
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Nervous system disorders
Embolic stroke
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Nervous system disorders
Encephalitis
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Nervous system disorders
Encephalopathy
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Nervous system disorders
Headache
0.33%
1/306
0.33%
1/304
Nervous system disorders
Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Nervous system disorders
Neuropathy peripheral
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Nervous system disorders
Syncope
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Nervous system disorders
Transient ischaemic attack
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Nervous system disorders
Tremor
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Nervous system disorders
Unresponsive to stimuli
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Psychiatric disorders
Anxiety
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Psychiatric disorders
Confusional state
0.33%
1/306
0.33%
1/304
Psychiatric disorders
Disorientation
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Psychiatric disorders
Mental status changes
0.98%
3/306
0.99%
3/304
Psychiatric disorders
Psychotic disorder
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Bladder spasm
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Calculus ureteric
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Cystitis haemorrhagic
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Dysuria
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Haematuria
0.65%
2/306
1.6%
5/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Hydronephrosis
0.98%
3/306
2.0%
6/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Hydroureter
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Nephrolithiasis
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Obstructive uropathy
0.65%
2/306
0.00%
0/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Pelvi-ureteric obstruction
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Proteinuria
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal aneurysm
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal artery stenosis
0.65%
2/306
0.66%
2/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal artery thrombosis
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal cyst
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal cyst ruptured
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal failure
0.65%
2/306
0.33%
1/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal failure acute
2.3%
7/306
5.3%
16/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal failure chronic
0.33%
1/306
0.33%
1/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal impairment
0.98%
3/306
0.00%
0/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal injury
0.33%
1/306
0.33%
1/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal pain
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal tubular necrosis
1.3%
4/306
0.66%
2/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal vein thrombosis
0.33%
1/306
0.66%
2/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Ureteric stenosis
0.65%
2/306
0.99%
3/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Urethral stenosis
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Urinary bladder haemorrhage
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Urinary incontinence
0.33%
1/306
1.3%
4/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Urinary retention
0.00%
0/306
0.99%
3/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Urinary tract obstruction
0.33%
1/306
0.33%
1/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Urinoma
0.65%
2/306
0.00%
0/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Vesicoureteric reflux
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Pelvic haematoma
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Prostatitis
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Acute respiratory failure
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Atelectasis
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnoea
1.6%
5/306
2.0%
6/304
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hypoxia
0.98%
3/306
0.00%
0/304
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Interstitial lung disease
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Lung consolidation
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pleural effusion
0.33%
1/306
0.66%
2/304
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pneumonia aspiration
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pneumonitis
0.65%
2/306
0.00%
0/304
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pulmonary embolism
1.6%
5/306
0.33%
1/304
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pulmonary hypertension
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pulmonary oedema
2.3%
7/306
0.00%
0/304
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pulmonary toxicity
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Respiratory arrest
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Respiratory distress
0.98%
3/306
0.00%
0/304
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Respiratory failure
1.6%
5/306
0.33%
1/304
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Angioedema
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Diabetic foot
0.65%
2/306
0.00%
0/304
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Erythema
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Swelling face
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Surgical and medical procedures
Pyelotomy
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Vascular disorders
Arteriovenous fistula
0.33%
1/306
0.33%
1/304
Vascular disorders
Blood pressure inadequately controlled
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Vascular disorders
Deep vein thrombosis
1.3%
4/306
1.6%
5/304
Vascular disorders
Extremity necrosis
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Vascular disorders
Extrinsic iliac vein compression
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Vascular disorders
Haematoma
0.33%
1/306
0.33%
1/304
Vascular disorders
Haemorrhage
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Vascular disorders
Hypertension
2.3%
7/306
0.99%
3/304
Vascular disorders
Hypertensive crisis
0.65%
2/306
0.00%
0/304
Vascular disorders
Hypotension
0.00%
0/306
0.99%
3/304
Vascular disorders
Iliac artery thrombosis
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Vascular disorders
Jugular vein thrombosis
0.65%
2/306
0.00%
0/304
Vascular disorders
Lymphocele
2.3%
7/306
1.3%
4/304
Vascular disorders
Orthostatic hypotension
0.00%
0/306
0.66%
2/304
Vascular disorders
Peripheral vascular disorder
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Vascular disorders
Superior vena cava syndrome
0.33%
1/306
0.00%
0/304
Vascular disorders
Thrombophlebitis
0.65%
2/306
0.00%
0/304
Vascular disorders
Thrombophlebitis superficial
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Vascular disorders
Thrombosis
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304
Vascular disorders
Venous stenosis
0.00%
0/306
0.66%
2/304
Vascular disorders
Venous thrombosis limb
0.00%
0/306
0.33%
1/304

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Everolimus and Low Dose Tacrolimus
n=306 participants at risk
Therapeutic drug monitoring of everolimus and tacrolimus was mandatory throughout the study. From Day 5 onwards, the everolimus 0.75 mg b.i.d. dose was increased if the trough level was \< 3 ng/mL, or reduced if the trough level was \> 8 ng/mL. Tacrolimus was initiated according to local practice. In this treatment arm, the tacrolimus dose was adjusted from Day 3 onwards, to a target whole blood trough concentration of 4 ng/mL to 7 ng/mL. From Month 2 until Month 6, the target tacrolimus trough level was 3 ng/mL to 6 ng/mL. After Month 6, the tacrolimus dose was adjusted in order to achieve a target trough level of 2 ng/mL to 5 ng/mL.
Mycophenolate Mofetil and Standard Dose Tacrolimus
n=304 participants at risk
The MMF dose was initiated at 1 g b.i.d. (2 g/day). Adjustments were to be made for adverse events including, but not limited to, gastrointestinal intolerance and a decrease in WBC. MMF trough or AUC was not used to adjust dosing. In this group, tacrolimus was initiated according to local practice. The tacrolimus dose was adjusted from Day 3 on to achieve a target whole blood trough concentration of 8 ng/mL to 12 ng/mL. From Month 2 until Month 6, the target tacrolimus trough level was reduced to 7 - 10 ng/mL. After Month 6, the target level of tacrolimus was reduced to 5 - 8 ng/mL.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anaemia
27.1%
83/306
22.0%
67/304
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Leukocytosis
7.2%
22/306
10.2%
31/304
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Leukopenia
8.8%
27/306
21.4%
65/304
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Neutropenia
2.3%
7/306
7.9%
24/304
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Thrombocytopenia
7.2%
22/306
5.3%
16/304
Cardiac disorders
Tachycardia
7.2%
22/306
6.6%
20/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal distension
5.6%
17/306
7.2%
22/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain
9.5%
29/306
11.5%
35/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
38.9%
119/306
39.5%
120/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea
24.2%
74/306
40.1%
122/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dyspepsia
6.5%
20/306
7.6%
23/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Flatulence
3.3%
10/306
6.2%
19/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrooesophageal reflux disease
5.9%
18/306
9.2%
28/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
36.3%
111/306
44.1%
134/304
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
14.7%
45/306
21.1%
64/304
General disorders
Fatigue
19.0%
58/306
17.1%
52/304
General disorders
Oedema
10.5%
32/306
9.2%
28/304
General disorders
Oedema peripheral
36.9%
113/306
28.9%
88/304
General disorders
Pyrexia
13.4%
41/306
15.5%
47/304
Infections and infestations
BK virus infection
10.5%
32/306
13.5%
41/304
Infections and infestations
Nasopharyngitis
4.2%
13/306
6.6%
20/304
Infections and infestations
Upper respiratory tract infection
9.2%
28/306
10.9%
33/304
Infections and infestations
Urinary tract infection
16.0%
49/306
22.4%
68/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Graft dysfunction
11.4%
35/306
10.5%
32/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Incision site pain
15.0%
46/306
17.8%
54/304
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Procedural pain
30.4%
93/306
30.9%
94/304
Investigations
Blood creatinine increased
16.0%
49/306
13.5%
41/304
Investigations
Weight increased
6.5%
20/306
4.6%
14/304
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite
2.0%
6/306
7.6%
23/304
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration
5.6%
17/306
5.9%
18/304
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Diabetes mellitus
10.5%
32/306
9.9%
30/304
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Fluid overload
6.9%
21/306
7.6%
23/304
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypercalcaemia
3.9%
12/306
5.6%
17/304
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperglycaemia
24.5%
75/306
26.6%
81/304
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperkalaemia
30.4%
93/306
26.6%
81/304
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperlipidaemia
23.2%
71/306
10.2%
31/304
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperphosphataemia
7.5%
23/306
8.2%
25/304
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypocalcaemia
15.0%
46/306
13.2%
40/304
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypoglycaemia
6.5%
20/306
7.6%
23/304
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypokalaemia
18.3%
56/306
17.8%
54/304
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypomagnesaemia
33.3%
102/306
40.8%
124/304
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyponatraemia
3.6%
11/306
6.9%
21/304
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypophosphataemia
35.3%
108/306
30.9%
94/304
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Metabolic acidosis
11.4%
35/306
12.8%
39/304
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Vitamin D deficiency
6.9%
21/306
8.2%
25/304
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia
10.1%
31/306
7.6%
23/304
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain
6.9%
21/306
7.6%
23/304
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Muscle spasms
4.9%
15/306
6.6%
20/304
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Pain in extremity
9.2%
28/306
7.9%
24/304
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
8.5%
26/306
11.8%
36/304
Nervous system disorders
Headache
14.4%
44/306
17.4%
53/304
Nervous system disorders
Hypoaesthesia
5.6%
17/306
3.0%
9/304
Nervous system disorders
Tremor
16.7%
51/306
28.3%
86/304
Psychiatric disorders
Anxiety
5.6%
17/306
10.9%
33/304
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia
22.2%
68/306
23.4%
71/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Dysuria
7.8%
24/306
8.2%
25/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Haematuria
9.8%
30/306
10.9%
33/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Proteinuria
10.1%
31/306
6.2%
19/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal tubular necrosis
6.5%
20/306
6.2%
19/304
Renal and urinary disorders
Urinary retention
5.6%
17/306
4.3%
13/304
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
9.2%
28/306
14.1%
43/304
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnoea
13.1%
40/306
16.1%
49/304
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Oropharyngeal pain
7.5%
23/306
7.9%
24/304
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Acne
6.5%
20/306
2.3%
7/304
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Alopecia
2.0%
6/306
5.9%
18/304
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pruritus
10.5%
32/306
10.5%
32/304
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash
7.8%
24/306
3.9%
12/304
Vascular disorders
Hypertension
20.9%
64/306
23.4%
71/304
Vascular disorders
Hypotension
8.2%
25/306
9.5%
29/304

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