Investigating protein levels in kidney transplant patients
Official title: Evaluation of Recipients With and Without Proteinuria, Pre and Post Kidney Transplantation
Run by University of Miami · NCT01094327 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at kidney transplant patients with a specific kidney disease to see how protein levels change before and after the transplant and what might cause protein in their urine to come back.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | Any age to 25 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Miami Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Miami, Florida) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 2008 |
| Main results expected | November 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | November 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | November 21, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT01094327 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are pediatric kidney transplant recipients aged 25 years or younger with a history of FSGS.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have received transplants other than kidneys will 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 focuses on patients with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) who are at high risk for developing proteinuria after kidney transplantation. It will analyze serum specimens and kidney transplant specimens before and after reperfusion to identify defects that lead to the recurrence of proteinuria. The study will also review medical records for urine protein levels, blood creatinine, and kidney biopsy results, as well as the characteristics of the fluid used to flush the kidney prior to transplant.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve understanding of proteinuria recurrence in kidney transplant patients, potentially leading to better management strategies.
How similar studies have gone: While this study addresses a specific aspect of proteinuria recurrence, similar studies have shown varying degrees of success in understanding kidney transplant outcomes.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Kidney transplant recipients * Pediatric males and females up to the age of 25 years old. Exclusion Criteria: * Transplant recipients other than kidney
Where it's running
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University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Transplant Clinic
Miami, Florida, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: George Burke, M.D. — University of Miami
- Study coordinator: George Burke, M.D.
- Email: gburke@med.miami.edu
- Phone: 305-355-5111
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.