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Recruiting Phase 4 NCT05207358

NCT05207358 Minimizing Glucocorticoid Administration in Patients With Proliferative Lupus Nephritis

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NCT ID NCT05207358
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 4
Sponsor Institutul Clinic Fundeni
Condition Lupus Nephritis
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 30 participants
Start Date 2022-03-02
Primary Completion 2028-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 80 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
RituximabMycophenolate MofetilCyclophosphamide

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 4 studies follow an already-approved treatment in real-world conditions to monitor long-term safety and effectiveness.

This trial targets 30 participants in total. It began in 2022-03-02 with a primary completion date of 2028-12-31.

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Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of a therapeutic regimen which decreases glucocorticoid exposure compared with standard therapy in patients with proliferative lupus nephritis during remission induction by evaluating the histological and clinical remission.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Age of the patient between 18 and 80 years, * Patients diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus according to ACR 1997 or SLICC-2012 criteria * Diagnosis of proliferative lupus nephritis class III, IV +/- V (confirmed by renal biopsy and classified according to ISN / RPS); * Estimated glomerular filtration rate by CKD-EPI\> 30 ml / min / 1.73 sqm * Estimated glomerular filtration rate by CKD-EPI \<30 ml / min / 1.73 sqm but\> 15 ml / min / 1.73 sqm with chronicity index (according to NIH score) \<6 * Absence of contraindications to the use of Methylprednisolone, Mycophenolate mofetil, oral corticosteroids or Rituximab * Ability to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * The patient's age under 18 years * Patients with life-threatening complications (e.g. Cerebritis) * Estimated glomerular filtration rate by CKD-EPI \<30 ml / min / 1.73 sqm * Estimated glomerular filtration rate by CKD-EPI \<30 ml / min / 1.73 sqm but\> 15 ml / min / 1.73 sqm with chronicity index (according to NIH score)\> 6 * Presence of pregnancy / lactation * Patients who have received more than 2 g of Methylprednisolone intravenously in the last 4 weeks * Use in the last 3 months of biological therapy * Use of intravenous immunoglobulins / plasmapheresis in the last 6 months * The presence of an active infection * History of neoplasia * Comorbidities requiring systemic corticosteroid therapy * Non-adhesion

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Bogdan Obrisca, MD, PhD

✉ obriscabogdan@yahoo.com

📞 0040721256797

Principal Investigator

Gener Ismail, MD, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Institutul Clinic Fundeni

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05207358 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 80 Years, studying Lupus Nephritis. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT05207358 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 4 studies are conducted after a treatment has been approved. They monitor long-term safety and real-world effectiveness in a broader patient population.

Is NCT05207358 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05207358 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at obriscabogdan@yahoo.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05207358 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Bucharest, Romania.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05207358 clinical trial?

NCT05207358 is sponsored by Institutul Clinic Fundeni. The principal investigator is Gener Ismail, MD, PhD at Institutul Clinic Fundeni. The trial plans to enroll 30 participants.

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