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Active clinical trials for "Glomerulosclerosis, Focal Segmental"

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LDL-Apheresis for FSGS CardioRenal Outcomes

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is the most common cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in adolescents. The refractory nature of FSGS and a more than 30% recurrence rate after kidney transplantation renders treatment of FSGS one of the most difficult challenges in pediatric nephrology. A significant knowledge gap in understanding the mechanism of FSGS treatment resistance and progression hampers development of successful treatment strategies. Beneficial effect of removal of low-density lipoproteins by LDL-apheresis indicates that lipids contribute to progression in FSGS. The investigators will test the hypothesis that removal of Lp-PLA2 and lipid metabolites by LDL-apheresis ameliorates proteinuria and cardiovascular comorbidities. Patients with FSGS and FSGS recurrence after kidney transplantation receiving LDL-apheresis as part of standard of care will be enrolled to the study. Pre-and post serum and effluent concentrations of LPC, free FA, Lp-PLA2, oxidized LDL, fasting lipid profile, interleukin (IL)-6, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, and IL-1β will be monitored in patients undergoing LDL-apheresis. Investigators will also study the impact of LDL-apheresis on cardiovascular and clinical comorbidities by monitoring degree of proteinuria, blood pressures and arterial stiffness index.

Enrolling by invitation20 enrollment criteria

NEPTUNE Match Study

Nephrotic Syndrome in ChildrenFocal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis6 more

NEPTUNE Match is an additional opportunity offered to NEPTUNE study participants to prospectively recruit and communicate patient-specific clinical trial matching with kidney patients and their physician investigators.

Enrolling by invitation7 enrollment criteria

The FOrMe Registry (The German Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis and Minimal Change Disease Registry)...

GlomerulosclerosisFocal Segmental2 more

In a monocentric, later multicentric prospective approach the FOrMe registry (The German Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis and Minimal Change Disease Registry) aims to generate a longitudinal cohort of 150 pediatric cases of idiopathic nephrotic syndrome and 350 adult cases of biopsy-proven Minimal Change Disease (MCD) or Focal and Segmental Glomerular Sclerosis (FSGS) over 10 years. The registry will provide a repository for biomaterials such as blood samples, DNA, urine, feces, and tissue biopsies that will be accessible to collaborators to facilitate future research on pathogenesis, diagnostics, and treatment.

Recruiting10 enrollment criteria

KOrea Renal Biobank NEtwoRk System TOward NExt-generation Analysis

Glomerular DiseaseMinimal Change Disease5 more

Glomerulonephritis (GN) generates an enormous individual and social economic burden. However, the therapeutic options are largely based on clinical and pathological parameters and the individual response to therapy or prognosis is uncertain. Recently, along with advances in molecular analysis and computational bioinformatics, genomic data from human renal biopsies could provide a strong foundation for the future of precision medicine in nephrology. In response to a request for applications by the Ministry of Health and Welfare of Korea for the creation of Clinical Research Registry, multi-center N network has been established for prospective cohort with kidney biopsy samples (KORNERSTONE). Through this Network the investigators hope to understand the fundamental biology of glomerulonephritis and aim to bank long-term observational data and corresponding biological data including genomic data from kidney tissues, and kidney pathologic data which is digitalized This database is archived to a web-based platform to access easily and further enrich for researchers.

Recruiting2 enrollment criteria

Humanistic Burden of (FSGS) Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis and IgAN (Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy)...

Focal Segmental GlomerulosclerosisImmunoglobulin A Nephropathy

The aim of this observational study is to assess humanistic burden among adults and children/adolescents with FSGS and IgAN as well as the burden and impact for patient care-partners in six countries (United States [US], United Kingdom [UK], France, Germany, Italy and Spain).

Recruiting13 enrollment criteria

Interview Study of Adult and Child Patients and Parents of Children With Swelling Due to Nephrotic...

Fluid OverloadGlomerulosclerosis13 more

Researchers from the University of Michigan and Northwestern University are studying people's experiences with swelling caused by Nephrotic Syndrome. Interviews with patients (child and adult) and parents of young children will be conducted. The information collected from the interviews will be used to develop a survey to use when testing new medications for Nephrotic Syndrome. Please consider participating in a 1-hour long interview with the Prepare-NS research study to discuss children and adults experiences with swelling.

Recruiting17 enrollment criteria

A Study to Evaluate PF-06730512 in Adults With Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)

The purpose of this Phase 2 adaptive study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of PF-06730512 following multiple intravenous infusions in adult subjects with FSGS.

Terminated10 enrollment criteria

A Study of TRPC5 Channel Inhibitor in Patients With Diabetic Nephropathy, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis,...

Kidney DiseasesDiabetic Nephropathies11 more

This is a phase 2a study evaluating the safety and tolerability of multiple ascending doses of GFB-887 in patients with diabetic nephropathy (DN), focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), and treatment-resistant minimal change disease (TR-MCD).

Terminated22 enrollment criteria

Aldosterone Breakthrough During Diovan, Tekturna, and Combination Therapy in Patients With Proteinuric...

Proteinuric Kidney DiseaseDiabetic Nephropathy6 more

Primary Hypothesis: Aldosterone breakthrough will occur at a far lower frequency during renin inhibition (0-10% over 9 months), alone or in combination with an ARB, compared to conventional ARB therapy (35-45% over 9 months). The investigators hypothesize that aldosterone breakthrough occurs due to accumulation of active precursor substances, most notably angiotensin II, produced in response to conventional RAAS blockade with ACEinhibitors and ARBs. The investigators believe that direct renin inhibition (DRI) should minimize this accumulation and therefore significantly lower or possibly eliminate the breakthrough effect. Interruption of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE-Is) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), alone and in combination, has become a leading therapy to slow the progression of chronic heart and kidney disease. Both types of drugs inhibit the formation of aldosterone, a hormone, which has been shown to have harmful effects on patients with chronic heart and kidney disorders. This treatment is effective but not perfect since, even after an initial improvement, many patients become worse over the long term. This may be due to an unexpected increase in aldosterone, a phenomenon called "aldosterone breakthrough." The purpose of this study is to find out whether the use of a direct renin inhibitor (DRI) alone, or in combination with an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB), will lessen the occurrence of aldosterone breakthrough since direct renin inhibitors inhibit the formation of aldosterone at a very early step. This study will compare the effectiveness of adding Diovan (valsartan) or Tekturna (aliskiren) or a combination of Diovan and Tekturna to the usual antihypertensive treatment. The investigators will follow blood pressure, aldosterone levels, and urinary protein levels over 9 months to evaluate which of these therapies is most effective for treating hypertension in patients with proteinuric kidney disease.

Terminated22 enrollment criteria

Effect of Oral Galactose on Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) Permeability Factor

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

This study is a proof-of-concept clinical study designed to test the hypothesis that oral administration of galactose can lower the level of a circulating factor that increases glomerular permeability to albumin in patients with resistant FSGS.

Terminated3 enrollment criteria
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