Could a malaria drug help kids with a rare kidney disease?
NCT ID NCT04937907
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether hydroxychloroquine, a drug used for malaria and autoimmune conditions, can safely reduce blood and protein in the urine of children with X-linked Alport syndrome, a genetic kidney disease. Fifty children aged 3 to 18 with stable kidney function took the drug for 48 weeks. The goal was to see if it could help control kidney damage, not cure the disease.
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Shanghai Children's Hospital
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200062, China