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Blood markers may foretell kidney trouble in lupus
NCT ID NCT07780045
First seen Aug 21, 2026 · Last updated Aug 25, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether two blood-based inflammation markers, called SII and SIRI, can help track disease activity and predict kidney flares in people with lupus nephritis, a type of kidney inflammation caused by lupus. Researchers will follow 100 adults with confirmed lupus nephritis, measuring these markers and comparing them with standard measures of disease activity and kidney function. The goal is to see if these simple, inexpensive tests could serve as early warning signs for kidney problems, helping doctors intervene sooner.
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 these blood markers prove reliable, they could offer a simple way to monitor lupus nephritis and predict kidney flares, potentially improving early treatment decisions.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The markers may not be specific enough, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Aug 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adults with lupus nephritis attending the Internal Medicine Department (Nephrology and Rheumatology units) at Assiut University Hospitals who meet the study eligibility criteria.
- Ages
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18 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus according to the 2019 EULAR/ACR classification criteria * Confirmed lupus nephritis according to ISN/RPS classification Exclusion Criteria: * Active infection, sepsis, or other concurrent inflammatory or autoimmune conditions * Malignancy or hematologic disorders affecting blood cell counts * Pregnancy * Use of medications significantly affecting blood counts (such as recent chemotherapy or G-CSF) * Incomplete medical records or anticipated loss to follow-up
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