Blood test could replace kidney biopsy for common kidney disease?
NCT ID NCT07295808
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at blood and kidney tissue from 150 adults with IgA nephropathy or related kidney diseases. Researchers want to find unique patterns in immune cells that cause kidney damage. The goal is to develop a blood test that could diagnose the disease without a painful kidney biopsy.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simple blood test to diagnose IgA nephropathy, reducing the need for invasive kidney biopsies.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find reliable markers, and any future test would require much more research.
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Chu Limoges
RECRUITINGLimoges, 87042, France
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