Glomerulonephritis
MONDO:0002462A renal disorder characterized by damage in the glomeruli. It may be acute or chronic, focal or diffuse, and it may lead to renal failure. Causes include autoimmune disorders, infections, diabetes, and malignancies.
Also known as: glomerular nephritis, glomerulonephritis, glomerulonephritis (disease), nephritis of renal glomerulus, renal glomerulus nephritis, bright's disease
458 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 33 tagged with Glomerulonephritis itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Glomerulonephritis
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Lupus nephritis 140 trials
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IgA glomerulonephritis 123 trials
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Granulomatosis with polyangiitis 95 trials · 115 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
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Membranous glomerulonephritis 70 trials · 78 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Idiopathic membranous glomerulonephritis 51 trials
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Lipoid nephrosis 32 trials
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Primary membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis 0 trials · 26 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Complement 3 glomerulopathy 23 trials · 24 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Immunoglobulin-mediated membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis 12 trials
- Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis, X-linked 0 trials
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Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis 11 trials
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Pauci-immune glomerulonephritis 1 trial · 5 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
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Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis 3 trials · 4 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
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Proliferative glomerulonephritis 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Acute proliferative glomerulonephritis 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Immunotactoid glomerulopathy 1 trial
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Autoimmune glomerulonephritis 0 trials
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Diffuse glomerulonephritis 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Acute diffuse glomerulonephritis 0 trials
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Exudative glomerulonephritis 0 trials
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Focal embolic glomerulonephritis 0 trials
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Immune-complex glomerulonephritis 0 trials
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Subacute glomerulonephritis 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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New drug trial aims to protect Kids' kidneys from IgA nephropathy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests the drug atrasentan in 28 children aged 2 to 18 with IgA nephropathy, a kidney disease that can lead to kidney failure. The study measures whether atrasentan reduces protein in the urine, a sign of kidney damage, over 36 weeks. All participants receive th…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 16:00 UTC
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Can a cancer drug rescue kidneys harmed by rogue antibodies?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether the drug daratumumab can treat kidney diseases caused by monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance (MGRS), a group of conditions where abnormal antibody proteins damage the kidneys. The trial enrolls 30 adults with biopsy-confirmed MGRS. Particip…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Helsinki University Central Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene therapy breakthrough targets kidney disease in High-Risk patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new gene therapy, PS-002, for adults with IgA nephropathy, a kidney disease that can lead to kidney failure. The therapy aims to control the disease in people who are at high risk of getting worse despite current treatments. Participants receive a single dose a…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Purespring Therapeutics Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted therapy tame rare kidney diseases in daily practice?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well the medication pegcetacoplan works and how safe it is for people with two rare kidney conditions: C3 glomerulopathy (C3G) and primary immune complex membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (IC-MPGN). Researchers will follow about 150 patients who are…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Swedish Orphan Biovitrum • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kidney disease: JADE101 trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, JADE101, in 30 adults with IgA nephropathy, a kidney disease. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can reduce protein in the urine, a sign of kidney damage. Participants must be on stable standard care and have a kidney biopsy confirming the dis…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jade Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kidney disease: Zigakibart's Long-Term safety under study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at the long-term safety of a drug called zigakibart for adults with IgA nephropathy, a kidney disease. It is for people who have already finished a previous zigakibart study. Researchers will monitor side effects and check kidney function over 96 weeks.
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to calm immune attacks on kidneys
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 study tests atacicept, a drug that may reduce immune system attacks on the kidneys. About 250 adults with various autoimmune kidney diseases (like IgA nephropathy or membranous nephropathy) will receive weekly injections. Researchers will check safety and measure cha…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Vera Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug BHV-1400 tested for kidney disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether BHV-1400 is safe and tolerable for people with IgA nephropathy, a kidney disease. About 20 participants with confirmed IgA nephropathy will receive the drug subcutaneously. The main goal is to check for side effects and lab abnormalities.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Biohaven Therapeutics Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Donor immune cells take on autoimmune kidney disease in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental therapy called NKX019, which uses specially engineered immune cells from donors to target and calm overactive immune cells in people with lupus nephritis or primary membranous nephropathy. The trial involves 120 adults who have not responded to st…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Nkarta, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New drug shows promise for kidney disease patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called sparsentan in 24 adults with IgA nephropathy, a kidney disease. Some participants are newly diagnosed, others have the disease return after a kidney transplant. The goal is to see if sparsentan can reduce protein in the urine, a sign of kidney damag…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Leicester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could a simple Under-the-Tongue spray protect kidneys?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a liquid medication called ACE Reno, taken under the tongue four times daily for 12 weeks, in 300 adults with chronic kidney disease from diabetes, high blood pressure, autoimmune disorders, or other causes. The goal is to see if it safely reduces protein in the …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Ace Cells Lab Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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AI takes on kidney biopsies: could it Out-Diagnose doctors?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing an artificial intelligence model that reads kidney biopsy images to diagnose chronic kidney disease. Researchers will compare the AI's results to the standard diagnosis made by pathologists. About 2,900 patients with chronic glomerulonephritis will participa…
Sponsor: Zhujiang Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to uncover secrets of kidney autoimmunity
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows up to 2000 people with immune-related kidney diseases, such as nephrotic syndrome and lupus nephritis. Researchers will collect medical history, lab tests, and blood or urine samples to better understand these conditions. The goal is to learn more about causes …
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC