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

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

Observational The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University · NCT06530004

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.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment50 (estimated)
Ages1 Year to 18 Years
SexAll
SponsorThe First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsrituximab
Locations1 site (Xiamen, Fujian)
Trial IDNCT06530004 on ClinicalTrials.gov

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.

Who should consider this trial

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

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

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

Eligibility criteria

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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 this trial is running

Xiamen, Fujian

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Nephrotic SyndromeRituximabChildrenEfficacy
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.