Plain-English translation of NCT05193591 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic research guide →Researchers are studying three specific immune proteins that appear abnormal in people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), especially those with kidney involvement. By analyzing blood samples from lupus patients, scientists hope to understand how these proteins work and why they might trigger kidney damage. This knowledge could lead to better treatments in the future.
Lupus is an autoimmune disease where the body attacks its own tissues, and kidney damage is a serious complication that affects many patients. Current treatments don't work well for everyone, so researchers need to better understand the underlying biology of how lupus damages kidneys so they can develop more effective therapies.
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If you join this study, you will donate a blood sample that researchers will use to analyze the immune proteins being investigated. The study involves laboratory analysis of your blood — there are no medications to take or lengthy visits required. The researchers will examine how your immune system proteins behave to better understand lupus and kidney disease.
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France
University Hospital, Grenoble
Collaborators
University Hospital, Marseille
Enrollment target
~30 participants
Started
March 2022
Primary completion
September 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in August 2024.
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Central contact
Chantal DUMESTRE-PERARD, Professor
Grenoble Alpes University Hospital
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