New drug combo aims to shield Kids' kidneys from rare disease

NCT ID NCT07315191

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding finerenone to standard blood pressure medication (ACEI/ARB) can better reduce protein in the urine of children with Henoch-Schönlein purpura nephritis and mild proteinuria. About 116 children aged 3 to 17 will take either finerenone plus ACEI/ARB or ACEI/ARB alone for 3 months. The goal is to see if the combination lowers kidney damage risk without serious side effects.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

finerenone

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a better treatment for children with mild kidney inflammation from Henoch-Schönlein purpura, potentially slowing or preventing kidney disease progression.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial with only 116 children, so results may not apply to all patients. Finerenone may not reduce proteinuria more than standard care, and side effects are still being studied.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

immunoglobulin A vasculitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Capital Center for Children's Health,Capital Medical University

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    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100020, China

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