Registering patients with IgA nephropathy in China
Official title: IgA Nephropathy Registration Initiative of High Quality (INSIGHT)
Run by Sun Yat-sen University · NCT03001947 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to gather information from patients with IgA nephropathy in China to see how the condition affects their long-term health and outcomes.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 14 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 10000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Sun Yat-sen University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Guangzhou, Guangdong) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 2012 |
| Main results expected | December 2029 |
| Study ends | December 2029 |
| Registry record updated | September 15, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT03001947 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this initiative are individuals aged 14 years and older with biopsy-proven primary IgA nephropathy.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with secondary causes of IgA deposition or severely reduced kidney function (eGFR ≤ 15 ml/min/1.73m²) at the time of biopsy may not benefit from this initiative.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This initiative involves registering all biopsy-proven primary IgA nephropathy (IgAN) patients at selected hospitals in China to develop a comprehensive IgAN database. Patients will be followed up annually, with data collected on their demographic and clinical characteristics, complications, and drug information. The study aims to compare all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, as well as composite renal outcomes, including doubling of serum creatinine and end-stage renal failure (ESRD), using the collected data. This observational approach will help in understanding the long-term outcomes of IgAN patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could provide valuable insights into the long-term outcomes and mortality risks associated with IgA nephropathy, potentially guiding better management strategies for patients.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is observational and primarily focused on data collection, similar registries have shown success in understanding chronic kidney diseases and their outcomes.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Biopsy-proven primary IgAN patients; 2. age ≥14 years old 3. Adequate biopsy sample containing ≥8 glomeruli. Exclusion Criteria: Secondary causes of mesangial IgA deposition, such as Henoch-Schonlein purpura nephritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, liver cirrhosis and et al; eGFR≤15ml/min/1.73m2 at biopsy.
Where it's running
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The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Xueqing Yu, M.D. & Ph.D
- Email: yuxq@mail.sysu.edu.cn
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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.