Nephrotic syndrome

This study tests whether combining two immune-suppressing drugs, rituximab and cyclosporine, can safely reduce protein leakage in the urine of people with membranous nephropathy, a kidney disease where the immune system attacks the kidneys. About 30 adults with persistent high pr…

This 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…

This Phase 2 study tests a new drug called ADX-038, alone or with another drug (telitacicept), in 30 Chinese adults with kidney diseases caused by an overactive complement system (IgA nephropathy, C3G, or IC-MPGN). The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and can help control …

This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding belimumab to standard rituximab treatment helps more people with primary membranous nephropathy achieve remission. The study enrolls 58 adults with confirmed disease. Belimumab targets new immune cells, while rituximab depletes existing one…

This Phase 2 study is testing a new drug called ADX-038 in 45 adults with complement-mediated kidney diseases, such as IgA nephropathy and C3G. The drug is an siRNA that targets the complement system, which is overactive in these conditions. Researchers are checking if it is safe…

This study tests whether two diabetes drugs (dapagliflozin and empagliflozin) can help adults with nephrotic syndrome, a kidney condition that causes protein leakage and swelling. About 75 participants will receive either one of these drugs plus standard care, or standard care al…

This study tests a drug called iptacopan in people with a rare kidney disease (IC-MPGN). About 106 adults and teens will receive either iptacopan or a placebo. The main goal is to see if iptacopan reduces protein in the urine and helps preserve kidney function over 18 months.

This study tests a new treatment called QT-219CX, which uses specially engineered immune cells (CAR-T cells) to target and calm the overactive immune system in people with autoimmune diseases like lupus, kidney disease, and scleroderma. The treatment is given as a one-time infusi…

This study tests whether a smartphone app can help people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) follow the latest KDIGO treatment guidelines. Researchers will enroll 80 adults aged 16-30 with CKD who own a smartphone. The app provides reminders, education, and care recommendations to…

This study tests a noninvasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear to help children with steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome, a kidney condition that doesn't respond to standard steroids. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and tolerable, and if it can r…

This study looks at the long-term safety and effectiveness of a drug called iptacopan for people with two rare kidney diseases: C3 glomerulopathy and IC-MPGN. About 225 adults who have already completed a previous iptacopan study will take the drug for an extended period. The goa…

This study tests a non-invasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear to see if it can help control nephrotic syndrome in children aged 3-17. The goal is to reduce relapses and the need for steroids or other immune-suppressing drugs. Thirty children will be randomly as…

This early-phase trial is testing a new type of cell therapy called QT-219C, which uses donor-derived CAR-T cells to target and destroy faulty immune cells in people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus, nephrotic syndrome, and vasculitis. The study will enroll 15 participa…

This study tests a new drug called SG301 in 30 children aged 6-18 who have nephrotic syndrome that keeps coming back or requires long-term steroids. The drug is given as a shot under the skin and aims to reduce relapses. Researchers will check safety and how well it works over 12…

This early-stage study is testing a universal donor CAR T-cell therapy that targets two proteins (CD19 and BCMA) on immune cells that drive autoimmune diseases. The goal is to see if it is safe and can help control conditions like lupus, kidney disease, and vasculitis. About 15 p…

This early-phase trial is testing a new treatment for children with B cell-related autoimmune diseases like lupus and kidney disease. The therapy uses specially engineered natural killer (NK) cells that target and destroy faulty immune cells. Only 12 children will take part, and …

This study tests if dupilumab, a drug already used for allergies, can help children with severe nephrotic syndrome stay relapse-free longer. About 66 kids aged 6–18 will get either dupilumab or a placebo injection for 6 months, while slowly reducing their steroid dose. The goal i…

This early-phase trial is testing a new type of cell therapy (CAR-NK cells) in 36 children with B-cell-related autoimmune diseases like lupus and certain kidney diseases. The therapy uses specially designed immune cells to target and potentially control the overactive immune syst…

This study tests a drug called daratumumab in 40 people with a rare kidney condition called PGNMID, where abnormal proteins damage the kidneys. Participants receive weekly injections for 8 weeks, then every two weeks for another 8 weeks. The goal is to see if the drug can reduce …

This study tests a mobile app that helps people with kidney problems adjust their water pill (diuretic) doses day by day to control swelling. Thirty participants will use the app for 90 days, entering daily weight and blood pressure readings. The goal is to see if the app helps t…

This study looks at whether measuring certain antibodies in the blood can help diagnose and monitor idiopathic nephrotic syndrome, a kidney condition that causes swelling and protein loss. Researchers will test blood samples from 100 adults with different forms of the disease and…

This study tests whether vitamin K2 supplements can prevent bone loss in children with nephrotic syndrome who are on long-term steroid therapy. Steroids are effective but can weaken bones, increasing fracture risk. The trial will enroll 60 children under 16 and measure changes in…

This study compares two types of ultrasound-guided nerve blocks for pain control after open kidney removal surgery. Ninety adults will receive either a rhomboid intercostal sub-serratus plane block or an external oblique intercostal block. Researchers will measure how long it tak…

This study compares two common conservative treatments for De Quervain's tenosynovitis, a painful thumb tendon condition: a static hand-wrist splint versus home-based exercise therapy. Forty adults with acute or subacute pain will be tracked for changes in pain, wrist function, a…

This study tests whether letting a bladder catheter fall out on its own (passive removal) is better than having a nurse pull it out (active removal) after urological surgery. 160 men will be randomly assigned to one method. Researchers will measure satisfaction, pain, and anxiety…

This 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 …

This study is collecting blood, urine, and kidney tissue samples from 144 children and adults with a kidney condition called nephrotic syndrome. The goal is to build a large database and sample collection to study how the immune system and kidney cells interact. Researchers hope …

This study is for people with rare kidney diseases like Minimal Change Disease, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, and Membranous Nephropathy. Researchers will collect health information and biological samples from 1,200 participants over many years. The goal is to better unders…

This study helps people with certain kidney diseases (like nephrotic syndrome and FSGS) find clinical trials that match their specific disease profile. Researchers analyze participants' molecular data to recommend targeted therapies in ongoing trials. The goal is to improve treat…

This study is investigating whether certain autoantibodies, especially those targeting a protein called nephrin, play a role in nephrotic syndrome, a kidney condition that causes swelling and protein loss in urine. Researchers will analyze blood and kidney tissue from 50 children…

This study is for older adults, including those in the hospital or with low priority care needs. Researchers want to see if newer methods, like body scans and blood tests, can better detect malnutrition and kidney problems than current standard tests. The goal is to make diagnosi…

This study aims to see if a special cell culture system can detect a substance in the blood that causes protein leakage in the urine of people with a kidney condition called nephrotic syndrome. Researchers will compare blood and urine samples from 150 participants, including pati…

This observational study follows 500 adults with primary membranous nephropathy and nephrotic syndrome who are treated with rituximab or other monoclonal antibodies. Researchers aim to describe long-term disease outcomes and identify predictors of remission or progression. The st…

This study follows up to 1,180 children in France with a rare kidney condition called idiopathic nephrotic syndrome. Researchers will collect information on disease patterns, treatments, and side effects to build a detailed database. The goal is to better understand the disease a…

This study examines 30 adults with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome, a kidney condition that can lead to kidney failure. Researchers will analyze blood immune cells and bacteria from stool and urine samples to see if changes in gut or urinary bacteria are linked to immune system pro…

This study tests a new method to help patients understand complex spine or prostate surgeries before they agree to them. Instead of just reading a form, patients watch multimedia content and answer questions to check their understanding. The goal is to see if this approach makes …

This study looks at how well three AI models—ChatGPT, Gemini, and Deepseek—can diagnose and suggest treatments for urology diseases. Researchers will use 800 past patient records from four hospitals to check the AI's accuracy and usefulness. The goal is to understand if AI can he…

Researchers at the University of Michigan and Northwestern University are interviewing children, adults, and parents of young children about their experiences with swelling caused by Nephrotic Syndrome. The goal is to develop a survey that can be used in future clinical trials to…

This study collects medical and genetic information from people with SPLIS, a rare condition caused by a faulty enzyme. Researchers will track survival and when kidney problems start. No treatments are given, but the registry may help future research.

This registry is gathering health information and biological samples from 500 people with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) or minimal change disease (MCD), two rare kidney conditions. Researchers will track participants over 10 years to understand how these diseases prog…

This study looks at whether a protein called PCSK9, which helps control cholesterol, is linked to kidney damage in people with nephrotic syndrome. Researchers will measure PCSK9 levels in the blood and kidney tissue of 75 participants, comparing those with the condition to health…