Scientists investigate mysterious loin pain in kidney disease
NCT ID NCT07649538
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at what changes occur in the kidneys, urine, and blood when people with IgA nephropathy (IgAN) experience loin pain. Researchers will use MRI scans and lab tests to compare findings during a pain episode and when pain-free. The goal is to better understand the cause of this pain, which may help improve future care.
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 study could help doctors understand why loin pain occurs in IgA nephropathy, potentially pointing toward better pain management strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early observational study with only 40 participants, so findings may not apply to everyone with IgA nephropathy. It does not test any treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Hospitals of Leicester
Leicester, Leicester, LE1 7HA, United Kingdom
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