Trial Parameters
Condition Nephrotic Syndrome
Sponsor The Hospital for Sick Children
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Phase N/A
Enrollment 1,000
Sex ALL
Min Age 6 Months
Max Age 18 Years
Start Date 2011-01
Completion 2032-01
Brief Summary
INSIGHT is a longitudinal study of childhood nephrotic syndrome to determine genetic, serologic and environmental factors contributing to nephrotic syndrome and disease progression.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome 2. signed informed consent and assent appropriate for age 3. ages 6 months -18 years old and 4. ability to complete questionnaires Exclusion Criteria: 1. congenital nephrotic syndrome (less than age 1) 2. syndromic disease with multiple organ involvement 3. inability to provide consent by primary care providers 4. conditions such as systemic lupus erythematous.