Protocol Number: 92-DK-0156

Title:

Studies of Immunologically-Mediated Kidney Diseases

Number:

92-DK-0156

Summary:

Kidney diseases related to the immune system include, nephrotic syndrome, glomerulonephritis, membranous nephropathy, lupus nephritis, and nephritis associated with connective tissue disorders.

This study will allow researchers to admit and follow patients suffering from autoimmune diseases of the kidney. It will attempt to provide information about the causes and specific abnormalities associated with autoimmune kidney disease.

Patients with kidney disease as a result of their immune system, and patients with diseases of the immune system who may later develop kidney disease, will be potential subjects for this study.

Patients will undergo a history and physical examination, and standard laboratory test to more closely understand the causes, signs, symptoms, and responses to medication of these diseases. Based on these evaluations the patients may qualify as candidates for other experimental studies. At any time these patients may be asked to submit blood or urine samples for further research.

Sponsoring Institute:

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Recruitment Detail

Type: Participants currently recruited/enrolled

Gender: Male & Female

Referral Letter Required: No

Population Exclusion(s): None

Eligibility Criteria:

INCLUSION CRITERIA:

Immunologically-mediated renal diseases, proven or suspected.

Immunologically-mediated diseases with potential for kidney disease.

Willingness of the patient or guardian to give informed consent.

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

Concomitant medical problems which would confound the interpretation of studies of the immunologic kidney disorder.

Concomitant medical, surgical or other conditions for which inadequate facilities or funds are available to support their care at the NIH.

Special Instructions:

Currently Not Provided

Keywords:

Glomerulonephritis

Nephropathy

Lupus

Nephritis

Nephrotic Syndrome

Recruitment Keyword(s):

None

Condition(s):

Glomerulonephritis

Lupus Nephritis

Membranous Glomerulonephritis

Nephritis

Nephrotic Syndrome

Investigational Drug(s):

None

Investigational Device(s):

None

Intervention(s):

None

Supporting Site:

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Contact(s):

Patient Recruitment and Public Liaison Office
Building 61
10 Cloister Court
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-4754
Toll Free: 1-800-411-1222
TTY: 301-594-9774 (local),1-866-411-1010 (toll free)
Fax: 301-480-9793

Electronic Mail:prpl@mail.cc.nih.gov

Citation(s):

Membranous nephropathy

Therapy of lupus nephritis: controlled trial of prednisone and sytotoxic drugs

Lupus nephritis

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