Scientists hunt for genetic clues to personalize treatment for rare kidney disease

NCT ID NCT05805202

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at people with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS), a rare disease that damages small blood vessels and kidneys. Researchers want to understand how certain rare gene mutations cause the disease by growing cells from blood samples in the lab. The goal is to find drugs that could correct these genetic problems, leading to more personalized treatments in the future.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could point toward personalized therapies for atypical HUS based on a patient's specific genetic mutation.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study focused on understanding the disease, not testing a treatment. It is early-stage research, and any potential therapies would need many more years of testing.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Centro di Ricerche Cliniche per le Malattie Rare "Aldo e Cele Daccò"

    RECRUITING

    Ranica, BG, 24020, Italy

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