Could a common arthritis drug help black patients with kidney disease?

NCT ID NCT05237388

First seen May 08, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study tested whether baricitinib, a drug used for arthritis, can safely reduce high protein levels in the urine of African American adults with a specific genetic form of kidney disease (APOL1). Eight participants took the drug to see if it lowered their urine protein and protected kidney function. The goal was to find a new treatment option for this serious condition.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Duke Research at Pickett Road

    Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic kidney disease chronic renal failure syndrome focal segmental glomerulosclerosis focal segmental glomerulosclerosis 4, susceptibility to

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