New study aims to measure swelling in kidney disease patients
NCT ID NCT05505500
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
Researchers at the University of Michigan and Northwestern University are interviewing children, adults, and parents of young children about their experiences with swelling caused by Nephrotic Syndrome. The goal is to develop a survey that can be used in future clinical trials to test new medications. This study does not test any treatment but focuses on understanding symptoms to improve how drug effectiveness is measured.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study will create a better survey to measure swelling in future Nephrotic Syndrome drug trials, helping researchers know if new treatments work.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage interview study, not a treatment trial. The survey may not capture all patient experiences or may not be used in future trials.
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University of Michigan
RECRUITINGAnn Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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