Treatment of acute interstitial nephritis with prednisolone

Prednisolon Behandling Ved Akut Interstitiel Nefritis - et Randomiseret, Prospektivt Studie

PHASE4 · Region MidtJylland Denmark · NCT04376216

This study tests if treating people with acute interstitial nephritis with prednisolone can help improve their kidney function compared to standard care.

Quick facts

PhasePHASE4
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment110 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorRegion MidtJylland Denmark (other)
Locations1 site (Herning)
Trial IDNCT04376216 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the effects of prednisolone treatment in patients diagnosed with acute interstitial nephritis (AIN). It is a prospective randomized trial that aims to determine the efficacy of this corticosteroid in improving kidney function in affected individuals. Eligible participants must have biopsy-verified AIN and meet specific criteria related to their plasma creatinine levels. The study will assess the outcomes of treatment compared to standard care.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old with biopsy-verified acute interstitial nephritis and elevated plasma creatinine levels.

Not a fit: Patients with autoimmune diseases, recent immunosuppressive treatment, or those with certain kidney conditions may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve kidney function and outcomes for patients with acute interstitial nephritis.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have explored corticosteroid treatments for kidney conditions, showing varying degrees of success, but this specific approach in AIN is less commonly tested.

Eligibility criteria

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Biopsy verified AIN
* Clinical suspicion of AIN
* Age \> 18 years
* One of following criteria:

  * Plasma creatinine \> 120 µmol/L or
  * Plasma creatinine increase \> 30 µmol/L or increase \> 50 % of baseline plasma creatinine
* Fertile women are included

Exclusion Criteria:

* No ability to give informed consent
* Immunosuppressive treatment (including prednisolone) within 3 months before biopsy
* Autoimmune disease
* Prednisolone intolerance
* Pregnancy or lactation
* Active cancer (except basal cell carcinoma)
* Short life expectancy (\< 6 months)
* CKD stage IV-V
* AIN secondary to or accompanied by glomerulonephritis, sarcoidosis or inherited interstitial renal disease
* Previous participation Withdrawal criteria
* Development of exclusion criterion
* Withdrawal of consent

Where this trial is running

Herning

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Acute Tubulo-Interstitial Nephritis, Prednisone

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.