Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis
MONDO:0017236Inflammation of the glomeruli that is characterized by a rapid loss in renal function with glomerular crescent formation observed on biopsy; it is often seen in patients with concomitant autoimmune disease, like Goodpasture's syndrome or systemic lupus erythematosus.
Also known as: RPGN, crescentic glomerulonephritis
6 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New antibody aims to shield kidneys from autoimmune attack
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests whether adding ALE.F02 to standard therapy can protect kidney function in people with ANCA-associated vasculitis, an autoimmune disease that attacks small blood vessels, often damaging the kidneys. About 80 participants will receive either a low, high, or…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alentis Therapeutics AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug shield kidneys from autoimmune attack?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether pioglitazone, a drug used for diabetes, can help protect the kidneys in people with ANCA-associated vasculitis—a rare autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of blood vessels, often damaging the kidneys. Participants receive either pioglitazone…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 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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New ultrasound technique could spare kidney patients from biopsies
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new ultrasound method to look at tiny blood vessels in the kidneys of people with nephritis (kidney inflammation). Researchers will use contrast-enhanced ultrasound and ultrasound localization microscopy to create detailed images of kidney blood flow. The …
Sponsor: University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC