Steroid Diabetes in Patients With Kidney Disease (NCT06161701) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Steroid Diabetes in Patients With Kidney Disease
China300 participantsStarted 2024-01-10
Plain-language summary
If steroid diabetes is not recognized in time, it will cause irreversible damage to the body. Nephropathy patients are more likely to have steroid diabetes ,the incidence rate up to 25%,due to hypoalbuminemia, high-dose hormone and other reasons, so they need to be closely followed up, identified and intervened in time.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria
. Patients who need to use glucocorticoids due to the following diseases: nephrotic syndrome, Immunoglobulin A nephropathy, membranous nephropathy, Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV), systemic lupus erythematosus；
. Initial daily dose of glucocorticoids greater than or equal to 10mg of prednisolone；
Exclusion criteria
. Patients with diabetes；
. Those who are unable to communicate through language；
. Uremic patients；
. Unable to perform blood glucose monitoring and follow-up as required；
. Those who have used glucocorticoids within the past 3 months and have accumulated a dose of 10mg or more of prednisone；
. Participated in other clinical studies。
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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Incidence of steroid diabetes in nephrotic patients after glucocorticoid use
Timeframe: If the use of glucocorticoids exceeds one year, observe for one year; If the usage time is less than one year, observe 3 months after discontinuation of medication.