Scientists dig into mysterious kidney scarring
NCT ID NCT00001392
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This completed study looked at why some people develop scarring in their kidneys, including rare diseases like FSGS and a mysterious form of chronic kidney disease affecting farm workers. Researchers collected blood, urine, and kidney tissue from 537 participants to better understand what causes these conditions. The goal was to generate new ideas for future treatments, not to test a specific drug.
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 research could point toward new treatment targets for chronic kidney diseases like FSGS and CKDu.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It aims to generate hypotheses, not test a cure, so direct patient benefits are uncertain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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