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Study of N-Acetyl-D-Mannosamine (ManNAc) in Subjects With Primary Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
Description

Background: Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a disease that causes scarring in parts of the kidneys that filter waste. This can lead to protein loss in the urine, which can worsen kidney function. The kidneys may fail over time, and dialysis or a kidney transplant may be needed. Other treatments for this disease do not always work and often have adverse effects. Better treatments for FSGS are needed. Objective: To test a study drug (ManNAc) in people with FSGS. Eligibility: People aged 18 years and older with FSGS. Design: Participants will have 6 to 7 clinic visits over 14 weeks. Two of the visits will require overnight stays for 2 or 3 nights. ManNAc is a white powder that comes in a sachet. It is dissolved in water and taken twice a day by mouth. Participants will take their first dose at the clinic. They will learn how to store ManNAc and prepare each dose. They will record their doses in a diary. They will also write down any adverse effects or troubles they have using the drug at home. During clinic visits, participants will have physical exams with blood and urine tests. They will complete questionnaires about their health, sleep habits, and fatigue symptoms. During overnight visits, participants will also have 24-hour urine collection. A study team member will call participants 1 week after the first dose to check on their health. Follow-up phone calls will then be every 2 weeks after each clinic visit. Participants may meet with a dietitian to discuss nutrition while taking the ManNAc. Participants may choose to have genetic tests.

Conditions

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Frexalimab, SAR442970, or Rilzabrutinib in Participants Aged 16 to 75 Years With Primary Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis or Minimal Change Disease
Description

This is a parallel, Phase 2a, double-blind, 6-arm study for the treatment of primary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) or primary minimal change disease (MCD). The purpose of this study is to measure the change in proteinuria and its impact on the rates of remission of nephrotic syndrome with frexalimab, SAR442970, or rilzabrutinib compared with placebo in participants with primary FSGS or primary MCD aged 16 to 75 years. Study details for each participant include: The study duration will be up to 76 weeks. The treatment duration will be 24 weeks. There will be up to 18 visits.

Conditions

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Glomerulonephritis Minimal Lesion

Recurrence Post-transplant Observational Study in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis and Minimal Change Disease
Description

The morbidity of recurrence of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and minimal change disease (MCD) after transplant is well-recognized and include contemporary reduction in quality of life, edema, early graft loss and mortality. Efforts to understand its mechanisms and improve its treatment have been limited by small sample sizes in single center studies and misclassification in registry studies. Recent advances in the understanding of the mechanisms of FSGS in the native kidney has reinvigorated the scientific community to develop a collaborative community to advance research into the epidemiology, mechanisms, interventions, and outcomes. The purpose of RESOLVE is to gather a group of people with FSGS and MCD that have had or will have a kidney transplant to create a bank of information and biospecimens so researchers can more effectively study these diseases.

Conditions

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Minimal Change Disease, FSGS, MCD

Efficacy and Safety of VB119 in Subjects With Minimal Change Disease (MCD) and Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
Description

Phase 2, multi-center, proof-of-concept study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of VB119 on the maintenance of remission and duration of response in adults with primary MCD or primary FSGS who previously responded to steroid therapy.

Conditions

Minimal Change Disease, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

Study to Evaluate R3R01 in Patients With Alport Syndrome and Patients With Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
Description

This is a Phase 2, Multi-center, Open-Label Study to Assess Safety, Tolerability, Efficacy and Pharmacokinetics of R3R01 in Alport Syndrome Patients with Uncontrolled Proteinuria on ACE/ARB Inhibition and in Patients with Primary Steroid-Resistant Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

Conditions

Alport Syndrome, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

A Study to Test BI 764198 in People With a Type of Kidney Disease Called Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
Description

This study is open to adults with a type of kidney disease called focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). The purpose of this study is to find out whether a medicine called BI 764198 improves the health of the kidneys in people with FSGS. Three different doses of BI 764198 are tested in this study. Participants are put into 4 groups randomly, which means by chance. Three of the groups receive different doses of BI 764198 and one group receives placebo. Participants are in the study for about 4 months. For about 3 months, they take BI 764198 or placebo as capsules once a day. Placebo capsules look like BI 764198 capsules but do not contain any medicine. Participants visit the study site about 10 times. You can participate in this study from your home. In this case a research nurse will visit you for the study visits. Kidney health is assessed based on the analysis of urine samples, which participants collect at home. At the end of the study, the results are compared between the different groups. During the study, the doctors also regularly check the general health of the participants.

Conditions

Kidney Disease, Chronic

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

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).

Conditions

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy

A Study of TRPC5 Channel Inhibitor in Patients With Diabetic Nephropathy, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, and Treatment-Resistant Minimal Change Disease
Description

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).

Conditions

Kidney Diseases, Diabetic Nephropathies, Glomerulosclerosis, Focal Segmental, Nephrosis, Lipoid, Urologic Diseases, Diabetes Complications, Diabetes Mellitus, Endocrine System Diseases, Glomerulonephritis, Nephritis, Nephrosis

Phase 2a Study of VX-147 in Adults With APOL1-mediated Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
Description

This study will evaluate the efficacy, safety and pharmacokinetics (PK) of VX-147 in participants with apolipoprotein L1 (APOL1)-mediated focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS).

Conditions

Glomerulosclerosis, Focal Segmental

A Study to Understand the Genetics and Clinical Course of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), Treatment-Resistant Minimal Change Disease (TR-MCD), and Diabetic Nephropathy (DN)
Description

This is a study with 2 parts. Part 1 comprises a visit to collect biological samples necessary for the molecular characterization of chronic kidney disease. Part 2 comprises an observational period of 5 visits over a period up to 8 weeks. During Part 2, baseline tests will be conducted, and urine will be collected approximately every 2 weeks for 8 weeks. Patients may participate in Part 1, Part 2, or both, and will be followed for up to 1 year consisting of data collection from the patient's medical records and home collection of urine samples every 4 months.

Conditions

Glomerulosclerosis, Focal Segmental, Minimal Change Disease, Diabetic Nephropathies

Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibition in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis and Treatment Resistant Minimal Change Disease
Description

Adalimumab, a treatment which blocks tumor necrosis factor (TNF), was tested to see if it changed levels of urine biomarker levels, tissue inhibitor of metalloprotease-1 (TIMP1), and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP1). Results may help develop individualized treatment options for future patients with TNF-driven focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) or minimal change disease (MCD).

Conditions

FSGS, MCD, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Minimal Change Disease

PRI-VENT FSGS: Preemptive Rituximab to Prevent Recurrent Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis Post-Transplant
Description

This is a pilot/feasibility, multicenter, randomized, open label, clinical trial to test that hypothesis that plasmapheresis plus rituximab prior to or at the time of kidney transplantation can prevent recurrent FSGS in children and adults.

Conditions

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

Dose-Exploration Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Voclosporin in Subjects With Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
Description

Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Voclosporin in Achieving Complete or Partial Remission of Proteinuria in Subjects with Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

Conditions

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

Study of Sparsentan in Patients With Primary Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
Description

To determine the long-term nephroprotective potential of treatment with sparsentan as compared to an angiotensin receptor blocker in patients with primary and genetic focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS).

Conditions

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

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

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.

Conditions

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)

FIRSTx - A Study of Oral CXA-10 in Primary Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
Description

This is a multicenter, open label, randomized study investigating two dose titration regimens of CXA-10 in subjects at least 18 years of age with primary FSGS. The study will be performed at approximately 25 study centers across the United States of America (USA). The recruitment period is anticipated to be up to approximately 16 months. Approximately 30 subjects will be randomized to ensure 26 subjects complete the study. An optional 9 month open label is available

Conditions

Primary Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Bleselumab in Preventing the Recurrence of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis in de Novo Kidney Transplant Recipients
Description

The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of the bleselumab regimen (basiliximab induction, tacrolimus, steroids and bleselumab) compared with the Standard of Care (SOC) regimen (basiliximab induction, tacrolimus, steroids and mycophenolate mofetil \[MMF\]) in the prevention of recurrent Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (rFSGS) defined as nephrotic range proteinuria with protein-creatinine ratio (≥ 3.0 g/g) through 3 months post-transplant. Death, graft loss or lost to follow-up were imputed as rFSGS.

Conditions

Kidney Transplantation, Primary Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)

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)
Description

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. Another kidney biopsy will not be required as part of the study. Candidates must have failed or be intolerant of prior therapy for their kidney disease. The failed or intolerant therapy must include corticosteroids and at least one other drug. Candidates can be adults and children over the age of 6. Abatacept will be administered by venous infusion every 4 weeks.

Conditions

Nephrotic Syndrome, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Minimal Change Disease

Post Approval Study of Liposorber LA-15 System for the Treatment of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis in Children
Description

Liposorber® LA-15 System is a blood purification therapy that selectively removes malignant lipoproteins including low density lipoprotein from circulating blood flow and rapidly reduces the plasma cholesterol level. The system was originally developed for the treatment of patients with serious dyslipidemia such as familial hypercholesterolemia and then applied to improve the dyslipidemia, a common complication of nephrotic syndrome and found to bring about improvement not only with the dyslipidemic condition but the nephrotic condition (e.g, proteinuria and hypoproteinemia). Although the definitive mechanism by which the system may relieve nephrotic syndrome is unknown, it has been recognized as one of alternative therapies for refractory nephrotic syndrome including focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) in Japan and referred in the Guidelines for the Treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome endorsed by The Japanese Society of Nephrology. This study is conducted as a post approval study imposed by Humanitarian Device Exemption (HDE) order to confirm the safety and efficacy of the Liposorber® LA-15 System in the treatment of drug-resistant pediatric primary FSGS.

Conditions

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

A Phase II, Repeat Dose, Proof of Mechanism Study of Losmapimod to Reduce Proteinuria in Patients With Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
Description

This is a single-arm, multicenter, open-label Phase II, proof-of-mechanism study to evaluate the efficacy, safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of losmapimod in approximately 21 subjects with primary (idiopathic) focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and substantive proteinuria as indicated by a Urinary protein/creatinine Up/c ratio \>=2 gram/gram (g/g) or 24 hr urine protein \>=2 g/day. Losmapimod will be orally administered twice daily over a 24-week treatment phase followed by a 12-week follow-up for safety and relapse assessments.

Conditions

Glomerulosclerosis, Focal Segmental

A Study of Fresolimumab in Patients With Steroid-Resistant Primary Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
Description

The primary objectives of this trial are as follows: * to compare the achievement of a partial remission (PR) or complete remission (CR) in urinary protein: creatinine ratio (Up/c ratio) in patients treated with fresolimumab versus placebo * to compare the safety profile of patients treated with fresolimumab versus placebo The secondary objectives are as follows: * To compare the reduction in proteinuria in patients treated with fresolimumab versus placebo * To evaluate fresolimumab dose-dependent reduction in proteinuria * To compare the change in renal function (estimated glomerular filtration rate \[eGFR\]) in patients treated with fresolimumab versus placebo * To evaluate the multiple-dose pharmacokinetics of fresolimumab

Conditions

Primary Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

Randomized, Double-Blind, Safety and Efficacy Study of RE-021 (Sparsentan) in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
Description

This study will investigate whether RE-021 (Sparsentan), a selective dual-acting receptor antagonist with affinity for endothelin (A type) and angiotensin II receptors (Type 1), is safe and effective in treating patients with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS).

Conditions

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

Idiopathic Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and Treatment With ACTH
Description

FSGS is an immunologic disorder wherein circulating immune proteins cause damage to the kidneys and progressive injury and scarring. Corticosteroid therapy is occasionally, but not nearly universally, successful in reducing proteinuria, and when patients respond, they have a favorable prognosis. The investigators believe that ACTH therapy (H.P. Acthar Gel) can provide a more rapid, well tolerated reduction in glomerular injury.

Conditions

Kidney Diseases

Cardiomyopathy in Steroid-resistant Nephrotic Syndrome: Impact of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
Description

The objective of this study is as follows: * Perform genetic analysis to define the prevalence of each of the known gene mutations in an unselected cohort of patients with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) * Perform a comprehensive assessment of cardiovascular status to determine the incidence of any cardiac abnormalities in patients with FSGS * Determine if patients with mutations in specific proteins are more likely to have cardiovascular abnormalities * Initiate long-term follow up in all patients to determine whether cardiac prognosis is related to any specific genetic abnormality

Conditions

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Nephrotic Syndrome, Steroid Resistant Nephrotic Syndrome, Chronic Kidney Disease

Safety and Pharmacokinetics of FG-3019 in Adolescents and Adults With Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
Description

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of FG-3019 administered over 8 weeks to adolescent and adult subjects with steroid-resistant focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS).

Conditions

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

Rituximab Treatment of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
Description

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the approved drug, rituximab, is effective in the treatment of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)

Conditions

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)

Safety Study of GC1008 in Patients With Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) of Single Doses of GC1008 in Patients With Treatment Resistant Idiopathic FSGS
Description

This study will investigate whether GC1008, an antibody which neutralizes TGF-beta, is safe in treating patients with the disease called focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). The highest dose without excessive side effects will be investigated. Tests will determine how long GC1008 is in the body and how it is excreted.

Conditions

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

Pilot Studies of Novel Therapies to Treat Resistant Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
Description

The current management of primary FSGS is predicated on the assumption that the disease is caused by an immune-mediated disturbance in glomerular barrier function. Therefore, most treatment protocols have involved immunosuppressive drugs given singly or in combination. However, the efficacy of this type of therapy has been disappointing and the long-term prognosis for renal survival in patients with resistant FSGS is poor. An alternative approach that targets the fibrosis pathway may represent a novel approach to the treatment of resistant FSGS. In this R21, the investigators will test the hypothesis that two novel agents - a tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) antagonist and a peroxisome proliferator activator receptor-gamma (PPARγ) agonist - can be administered safely to patients with resistant FSGS. In the R21 feasibility/pilot phase, pharmacokinetic studies will be conducted to assess the impact of proteinuria on the kinetics of the novel drugs in children and adults. Specific Aim #1: To assess the safety and tolerability of two novel drugs - a TNF-α antagonist and a PPARγ agonist - in patients with resistant FSGS. Specific Aim #2: To conduct a pharmacokinetic (PK) assessment of the selected agents to enable selection of medication regimens for investigation in a randomized Phase II study.

Conditions

Focal Glomerulosclerosis

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis Clinical Trial (FSGS-CT)
Description

The FSGS Clinical Trial is a multi-center, prospective, controlled, open label randomized trial designed to determine if treatment with mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) in conjunction with pulse steroids is superior to treatment with Cyclosporine-A (CSA) in inducing remission from proteinuria over 12 months.

Conditions

Glomerulosclerosis, Focal

Sirolimus for Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
Description

This study will determine the safety and effectiveness of sirolimus (Rapamune® (Registered Trademark)) in treating focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a disease involving kidney scarring and increased protein in the urine. About one-half of patients with FSGS go on to develop end-stage kidney disease within 6 years, requiring dialysis or kidney transplant. Therapies to reduce urine protein are likely to stop the progression of renal scarring and reduce the chance of developing kidney failure. However, current treatments for FSGS, such as prednisone, cyclophosphamide, and cyclosporine, are not effective in many patients and can cause serious side effects. This study will see if sirolimus, a drug with both anti-scarring and immune suppressing properties, can lower the amount of protein in the urine and slow or stop the kidney disease. Patients 13 years of age and older with FSGS who have had at least one standard treatment for FSGS may be eligible for this 24-month study. Pregnant and nursing women may not participate. Candidates will be screened with a medical history and physical examination, review of medical records and kidney biopsy, 24-hour urine collection, and blood tests. Participants will take sirolimus tablets once a day for 1 year. Three 24-hour urine collections will be done before starting treatment. Blood will be drawn to measure drug levels every week for the first month after starting treatment, then every other week for 1 month, and then every 2 months until treatment stops. Patients who do not have a complete response to the drug at low levels will have their dose increased. Patients will be seen at the NIH clinic in Bethesda, Md., for the screening visit and then at 1, 4, 8, 12, and 15 months for blood and urine tests. Additional urine collections and blood tests will be done periodically throughout the 24-month study period by the patient's local physician. Patients whose urine protein decreases on therapy will be asked to wait 3 months before starting another treatment and will monitored during that time to determine if the response is sustained. Patients whose urine protein levels do not decrease with sirolimus will not be asked to wait 3 months before starting another therapy. Follow-up with the local physician will continue at 18 and 24 months after starting the study. Patients whose urine protein levels increase with sirolimus treatment will be taken off the study and may seek other treatment at any time.

Conditions

Focal Glomerulosclerosis