Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 14 and up

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 typeObservational
Ages14 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment10000 (estimated)
SponsorSun Yat-sen University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Guangzhou, Guangdong)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 2012
Main results expectedDecember 2029
Study endsDecember 2029
Registry record updatedSeptember 15, 2026
Trial IDNCT03001947 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

  • The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University
    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
    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.
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