Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
MONDO:0100313A renal disorder characterized by sclerotic lesions in the glomeruli. Causes include drugs, viruses, and malignancies (lymphomas), or it may be idiopathic. It presents with asymptomatic proteinuria or nephritic syndrome and it may lead to renal failure.
Also known as: FGS (focal glomerular sclerosis), FSGS, FSGS - focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
46 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New drug VIS171 enters human trials for lupus, hair loss, and kidney disease
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called VIS171 in 30 people with lupus, alopecia areata, or a kidney condition called FSGS. The main goal is to check safety and how the body handles the drug. Participants receive VIS171 as a shot under the skin, alongside their usual care,…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for transplant patients: drug targets kidney protein leak
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called sparsentan for people who have protein in their urine after a kidney transplant due to IgA nephropathy or FSGS. About 20 adults will take the drug once daily for 36 weeks to see if it safely reduces protein levels and protects kidney function. The g…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Travere Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New hope for FSGS: experimental drug APL2 enters Late-Stage trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests an experimental drug called APL2 for people with a kidney disease called FSGS. The goal is to see if APL2 can reduce protein in the urine, a sign of kidney damage. The trial has two parts: first, adults will receive APL2 openly; then, both adults and adolescents …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New drug aims to plug kidney leaks in multiple diseases
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests the drug atrasentan in 103 adults with various kidney diseases that cause protein leakage, including IgA nephropathy and FSGS. Participants take a daily tablet to see if it reduces protein in urine, a sign of kidney damage. The goal is to find a new way t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could less steroid be just as good for kids with kidney disease?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a lower dose of the steroid prednisone can treat relapses of nephrotic syndrome in children as effectively as the standard dose. Fifty children aged 1 to 18 with active relapses will be randomly assigned to either the reduced-dose or standard-dose regimen…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genes behind kidney disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to find the genetic causes of kidney diseases like FSGS and nephrotic syndrome. Researchers will collect saliva and urine samples from up to 2,050 participants, including patients and their family members, as well as healthy volunteers. The goal is to understand w…
Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Massive study seeks genetic clues to protect black HIV patients from organ damage
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows over 3,000 Black people with HIV in the UK to understand how genes and lifestyle affect their risk for kidney disease, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Researchers collect health data and blood/urine samples to find genetic markers that predict these condi…
Sponsor: King's College Hospital NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:23 UTC