Mobile app to track symptoms and treatment in IgA nephropathy patients
Official title: A Mobile App-Based, Prospective, Observational Study to Evaluate Disease Burden and Treatment Patterns in Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy (IgAN) in the US
Run by Novartis · NCT06952426 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a mobile app that helps people with IgA nephropathy track their symptoms and treatments to see how it affects their health and quality of life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Novartis Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 1 site (Boston, Massachusetts) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 4, 2025 |
| Main results expected | June 30, 2025 |
| Study ends | June 30, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | June 17, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06952426 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 or older diagnosed with IgAN, as well as their caregivers.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not have a diagnosis of IgAN or are unable to use the mobile app 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 aims to capture the full spectrum of symptoms, treatment patterns, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) using the Folia Health platform. Participants will enroll through a mobile app, complete an initial 6-month data collection period involving surveys and monthly check-ins, and can continue tracking their health outcomes for personal use afterward. The data collected may also be integrated with Novartis's APPRISE data platform for further analysis over two years.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the disease burden and treatment patterns of IgAN, potentially leading to improved patient care and management strategies.
How similar studies have gone: While similar observational studies have been conducted, this specific approach utilizing a mobile app for real-time data collection is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of IgAN, regardless of symptom or treatment history * Adult aged 18 or older; adult caregiver to an adult patient aged 18 or older; or adult caregiver to a pediatric patient under 18 years of age * US-based with a proficient understanding of and ability to read the English language Exclusion Criteria: None
Where it's running
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Novartis Investigational site
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Novartis Pharmaceuticals
- Email: novartis.email@novartis.com
- Phone: +41613241111
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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.