Clinical Research Studies
Clinical trials and research studies are extremely important to our mission of finding better treatment options and a cure. Clinical trials can improve the quality of life of patients and help new and better therapies become available. Additionally, participating in a clinical trial can give access to innovative treatment options and access to expert care.
Whether you’re looking for a new experimental drug to try, or you simply want to help advance the science of Nephrotic Syndrome, there are many clinical research options. Ask your doctor and learn more about the benefits and risks of participating in Clinical Research.
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Ongoing Clinical Trials in The US
FIRSTx – A Study of Oral CXA-10 in Primary Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
- FIRSTx is a Phase 2 study testing the safety and effectiveness of an investigational drug called CXA-10 designed to treat FSGS without steroids. This study will see if CXA-10 can reduce proteinuria while maintaining stable kidney function in people with FSGS.
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Pilot Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Abatacept in Adults and Children 6 Years and Older With Excessive Loss of Protein in the Urine Due to Either Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) or Minimal Change Disease (MCD)
- The purpose of this study is evaluate if abatacept is effective and safe in decreasing the level of protein loss in the urine in patients with excessive loss of protein in the urine (nephrotic syndrome) due to either focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) or minimal change disease (MCD). Candidates must have a prior kidney biopsy with either diagnosis.
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PHOENIX- A Phase 2 Trial of the Safety and Efficacy of Bardoxolone Methyl in Patients With Rare Chronic Kidney Diseases
- PHOENIX is a multi-center, open-label Phase 2 trial evaluating the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of bardoxolone methyl in qualified patients with the following rare chronic kidney diseases (CKD): CKD associated with type 1 diabetes (T1D), IgA nephropathy (IgAN), focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), and autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). Approximately 100 patients will enroll in the trial at research centers across the United States.
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Study of Sparsentan in FSGS (DUPLEX)
- The investigational drug (sparsentan) is a dual acting angiotensin receptor blocker and endothelin receptor agonist. The active control is irbesartan. This is a randomized, multicenter, double-blind, parallel, active-control study. Approximately 300 patients aged 8 to 75 years (inclusive) will be enrolled in the study. The study will be conducted in approximately 150 study centers, globally.
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Treatment of Proteinuria Due to Treatment Resistant or Treatment Intolerant Idiopathic FSGS (The PODOCYTE Study)
- The purpose of the study is to determine whether H.P. Acthar® Gel (repository corticotropin injection) is helpful for adult patients with FSGS who still have an abnormal amount of protein in their urine, despite prior treatment.
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NephCure does not endorse participation in any specific clinical study. Individuals should consult with their physician or health care provider to discuss the benefits & risk of enrolling in a clinical trial.
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