A National Prospective Cohort of Patients With Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome Beginning in Childhood. (NCT04207580) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A National Prospective Cohort of Patients With Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome Beginning in Childhood.
France, Reunion1,180 participantsStarted 2020-03-13
Plain-language summary
Pediatric idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (INS) is a rare disease for which the optimal therapeutic strategy has not yet been defined. A network of clinicians treating complicated forms of this disease (grouped within the Société de Néphrologie Pédiatrique, SNP) exists, but to date there is no prospective cohort following up these patients that would facilitate the development of cohort-nested trials. This absence of structured follow up makes it difficult to set up prospective studies.
The main objective is to create a prospective cohort of pediatric INS patients to collect cases treated in SNP centers, to study their epidemiological characteristics, and to provide a basis for comparison for future cohort-nested trials.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patient under 18 years of age
* With idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (according to SPN criteria) beginning after January 1, 2018
* Child seen at least once in consultation or hospitalization by a pediatrician member of the Society of Pediatric Nephrology
* Residing in France
* Consent signed by parents and patient's agreement to participate (if of age)
* Affiliated to a social security system.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Refusal of the patient or legal representatives to participate in the cohort
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Number of cases included in the cohort and description of their characteristics