New hope for kidney patients: diabetes drugs tested to fight nephrotic syndrome
NCT ID NCT07214818
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether two diabetes drugs (dapagliflozin and empagliflozin) can help adults with nephrotic syndrome, a kidney condition that causes protein leakage and swelling. About 75 participants will receive either one of these drugs plus standard care, or standard care alone, for 6 months. The goal is to see if these drugs reduce protein in urine, maintain remission, and prevent relapse, while monitoring kidney function and side effects.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2/3
Runs two stages together: whether the treatment works, then large-scale confirmation.
- Participants
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About 75 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
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.
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18 years and older
- 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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Inclusion Criteria: Adult patients (≥18 years). Biopsy-confirmed primary nephrotic syndrome (e.g., idiopathic membranous nephropathy, minimal change disease, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis). Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) ≥25 mL/min/1.73m² using CKD-EPI formula. On stable dose of immunosuppressive therapy and renoprotective agents for ≥4 weeks prior to randomization. Able to signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: Diagnosis of secondary nephrotic syndrome as : diabetes mellitus, lupus nephritis, and amyloidosis. * Impaired liver functions (ALT or AST values exceeding 3 folds upper limit of normal (ULN) at the screening visit). * Glomerular hematuria (red blood cells more than ten cells per high power field (HPF) after routine urinalysis for more than three times in the last 2 weeks). * History of severe hypersensitivity or contraindications to dapagliflozin or empagliflozine. * Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Urology & Nephrology Center, Mansoura University
RECRUITINGAl Mansurah, Dakahlia Governorate, 35516, Egypt
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