The Influence of Intensive Education and Coaching on Compliance for Oral Ganciclovir in the Prophylaxis of CMV: an Open Randomised Trial

The Influence of Intensive Education and Coaching on Compliance for Oral Ganciclovir in the Prophylaxis of CMV: an Open Randomised Trial

21 patients were randomised to receive instructions and coaching or no intervention on the use and intake of ganciclovir. Intake of medication was measured by an electronic pill box. The duration of the study was 100 days.

Inclusion Criteria:

• men and women between 18 and 65 years old
• de novo kidney transplant patients
• patients who need CMV prophylaxis with ganciclovir during 3 months
• patients who gave informed consent after an oral explanation of the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• patients who are seronegative for CMV virus and who received a kidney from a CMV negative donor
• patients with a creatinin clearance of less than 10 ml/min