Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 1 Year to 18

Follow-up on Rituximab treatment for children's nephrotic syndrome

Official title: Clinical Follow-up Study of Rituximab in the Treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome in Children

Run by The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University · NCT06530004 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how well rituximab works and its safety for children with hard-to-treat nephrotic syndrome by reviewing their past treatment data.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages1 Year to 18 Years
SexAll
Enrollment50 (estimated)
SponsorThe First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsrituximab
Locations1 site (Xiamen, Fujian)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 1, 2020
Main results expectedMarch 1, 2026
Study endsMarch 1, 2028
Registry record updatedJuly 31, 2024
Trial IDNCT06530004 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are children under 18 years old with a clinical diagnosis of refractory nephrotic syndrome who have complete clinical data.

Probably not a fit

Patients with congenital or secondary nephrotic syndrome, severe infections, or significant renal impairment may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study evaluates the efficacy and safety of rituximab in children diagnosed with refractory nephrotic syndrome. It involves a retrospective analysis of clinical data from patients treated with rituximab at the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University over a period of at least one year. Key outcomes include relapse-free survival, frequency of relapses, and adverse reactions associated with the treatment. The study also compares different treatment regimens and analyzes risk factors for recurrence of nephropathy post-treatment.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into effective treatment strategies for children suffering from nephrotic syndrome, potentially improving their quality of life.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with rituximab in treating nephrotic syndrome, indicating that this approach has potential based on previous findings.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Children clinically diagnosed with FRNS/SDNS/SRNS with complete clinical data;
* age \< 18 years old;
* For the first time using RTX treatment, and used in nephrotic syndrome ease;
* The follow-up for 1 year or more.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Congenital or infantile nephrotic syndrome, secondary nephrotic syndrome (such as lupus nephritis, IgA nephropathy, purpura nephritis, hepatitis B nephritis, etc.);
* Active stage of hepatitis, complicated with severe infection, severe deficiency of immune response, malignant diseases;
* Estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR) \<60mL/min/1.73m2.

Where it's running

  • First affiliated hospital of xiamen university
    Xiamen, Fujian, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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