Nephrosis

This phase 2 study tested a drug called pegcetacoplan in 13 kidney transplant patients whose original kidney disease (C3G or IC-MPGN) had come back. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce signs of disease activity in the kidney. The study was small and early-stage, so resul…

This completed Phase 4 trial tested the drug atorvastatin (Lipitor) in 100 children aged 8-18 with steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome and high cholesterol. The goal was to see if the drug safely lowers cholesterol to healthy levels within 3 to 6 months. The study compared atorv…

This study tested a drug called pegcetacoplan in 124 adults and teens with two rare kidney diseases (C3G and IC-MPGN). The goal was to see if the drug could reduce protein in the urine, a sign of kidney damage. Participants received either the drug or a placebo twice a week for 2…

This study tested whether adding the antibiotic azithromycin to standard steroid treatment helps children with steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome achieve remission faster. 160 children aged 2 to 14 were split into two groups: one received azithromycin plus steroids, the other o…

This study tested a mobile app called UrApp designed to help families manage childhood nephrotic syndrome, a chronic kidney disease. 58 caregivers of children with the condition were randomly assigned to use the app or receive standard care for one year. The goal was to see if th…

This study tested whether rituximab, a medication that targets certain immune cells, could help children with a challenging form of nephrotic syndrome (a kidney disease) that keeps coming back. 91 children were split into two groups: one received rituximab plus special nursing ca…

This study tested whether the usual vitamin D doses given to children with chronic kidney disease, kidney transplants, or nephrotic syndrome are enough to raise their vitamin D levels to a healthy range. Forty-three children received vitamin D vials based on their weight and star…

This study tested a new wearable patch that collects sweat to measure sodium and creatinine levels, which are important for monitoring kidney health and dehydration. Five adults with kidney disease wore the patch while their sweat was analyzed using a special light-based techniqu…

This study searched for genetic factors that may cause focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a kidney disease that can lead to kidney failure. Researchers compared DNA from 616 people, including African-Americans with FSGS, African-Americans with HIV but no FSGS, and non-Afr…