Scientists hunt for genes behind rare kidney condition

NCT ID NCT00925379

First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study looked at how often kidney hypodysplasia (a condition where one or both kidneys are small and underdeveloped) runs in families. Researchers collected DNA from 342 children aged 3 months to 18 years to try to find genes that may cause the condition. The goal was to better understand its genetic basis, not to test a treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Necker Hospital

    Paris, 75015, France

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 identify genes linked to kidney hypodysplasia, paving the way for future genetic testing or understanding of the condition.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find clear genetic links, and any findings would need much more research before they could help patients.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

congenital anomalies of kidney and urinary tract 1

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.