Clinical trial No longer in our active list Observational Ages 1 Year to 18

Investigating Endothelin 1 as a Marker for Kidney Issues in Sickle Cell Disease

Official title: The Role of Endothelin 1 as a Marker of Renal Impairment in Sickle Cell Disease

Run by Sohag University · NCT06158945 · Data updated 2026-05-14

This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.

This study is testing if measuring a substance called endothelin 1 in urine can help understand kidney problems in children and teens with sickle cell disease.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages1 Year to 18 Years
SexAll
Enrollment30 (estimated)
SponsorSohag University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Sohag)
Trial IDNCT06158945 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are children and adolescents aged 1 to 18 years diagnosed with sickle cell disease.

Probably not a fit

Patients with pre-existing renal disease prior to the study may not benefit from this research.

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 aims to explore the role of urinary endothelin 1 as a potential biomarker for renal impairment in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) aged 1 to 18 years. By analyzing the levels of endothelin 1 in urine samples, researchers hope to identify correlations between these levels and kidney function in SCD patients. The study will include participants who meet specific inclusion criteria while excluding those with pre-existing renal diseases. The findings could enhance understanding of kidney complications in SCD and inform future management strategies.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved monitoring and management of renal impairment in children and adolescents with sickle cell disease.

How similar studies have gone: While the specific role of endothelin 1 in renal impairment among SCD patients is not extensively studied, similar approaches in other conditions have shown promise in identifying biomarkers for kidney function.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* The patients fulfilling all the following criteria will be included:
* Patients with sickle cell disease in the age range of 1-18years.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients diagnosed to have coexistent renal disease before the study

Where it's running

  • Sohag university Hospital
    Sohag, Egypt
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.