Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 14 and up

Long-term outcomes for patients with lupus nephritis in China

Official title: High Quality Evidence of Guangzhou Lupus Nephritis Cohort (HOPE Cohort)

Run by First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University · NCT06682507 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how well people with lupus nephritis in China do over the long term to see if their kidney health and survival rates have improved since their diagnosis.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages14 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment5000 (estimated)
SponsorFirst Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Guangzhou, Guangdong)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 1996
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2050
Study endsDecember 31, 2050
Registry record updatedNovember 12, 2024
Trial IDNCT06682507 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 14 and older who have biopsy-proven lupus nephritis.

Probably not a fit

Patients under 14 years old or those who refuse to provide written consent 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 aims to assess the long-term renal and patient survival outcomes of individuals diagnosed with lupus nephritis in China. It includes a cohort of patients who underwent renal biopsy for lupus nephritis, with data collected retrospectively from 1996 to 2016 and prospectively from 2017 onwards. The study will follow these patients to determine if their survival rates improve over time. By analyzing this data, the study seeks to provide insights into the management and prognosis of lupus nephritis.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of lupus nephritis outcomes, potentially leading to improved management strategies for patients.

How similar studies have gone: While observational studies on lupus nephritis exist, this specific cohort approach focusing on long-term outcomes in a Chinese population may provide novel insights.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

Patients who had biopsy proven lupus nephritis in The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University

Exclusion Criteria:

* less than 14 years old
* refused to give written consent

Where it's running

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University
    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 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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