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Patient Satisfaction With Belatacept Therapy: A Single-Center, Cross-Sectional Study
Abhinaya Sridhar1, Andrew Santeusanio2, Emily Rademacher3
1Barbara T. Murphy Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; Recanati Miller Transplant Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY.
Transplantation Proceedings
|November 2, 2025
Summary
Kidney transplant patients report high satisfaction with belatacept infusions, a calcineurin inhibitor-sparing immunosuppression strategy. Most patients intend to continue belatacept therapy due to its favorable profile.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Transplantation Immunology
Background:
- Belatacept is effective for kidney transplant maintenance immunosuppression.
- It serves as an alternative to calcineurin inhibitors, which have adverse effects.
- Patient satisfaction with monthly belatacept infusions requires further understanding.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess patient satisfaction with belatacept maintenance immunosuppression after kidney transplantation.
Main Methods:
- A validated treatment satisfaction tool (SATMED-Q) was administered.
- The study included kidney transplant recipients aged 17-85 years on monthly belatacept infusions.
Main Results:
- 70 patients completed the survey, reporting an overall satisfaction score of 86.6/100.
- High satisfaction was noted for medical follow-up (96.9), side effects (94.2), and general opinion (94.1).
- Scores for impact on daily life (76.7) and convenience (81.8) were also favorable.
Conclusions:
- Kidney transplant recipients reported very high satisfaction with belatacept.
- Nearly all patients expressed intent to continue belatacept therapy.
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