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Lupus Nephritis Clinical Trial in St Louis, MO

Access cutting-edge lupus nephritis treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in St Louis. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to St Louis

    Convenient for MO residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit St Louis site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Lupus Nephritis Study in St Louis

The study is a 1-year 2-part double-blinded placebo controlled 2-arm clinical trial. Treatment arms are (1) MMF dosed as per body-surface area (MMFBSA; 600mg/m2 body surface area per dose about every 12 hours) and (2) pharmacokinetically-guided precision-dosing of MMF (MMFPK; MMF dosed twice daily to achieve an area under the concentration-time curve (AUC0-12h) of MPA \>60-70 mg\*h/L. The study goal is to determine the safety and efficacy of MMFPK compared to MMFBSA for the treatment of prolifer

Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Male or female aged 8 to \< 21 years; 2. Must meet Classification Criteria for SLE as per the criteria of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/ European League Against Rheumatism 3. Diagnosed with proliferative LN as per the International Society of Nephrology/Renal Pathology Society4 based on kidney biopsy done within 90 days prior to enrollment into the study; Subjects may have been previously diagnosed with LN. For study inclusion, the kidney biopsy must be interpreted as one of the following classes: Class 3, Class 3/5, Class 4, or Class 4/5. 4. Treatment of LN with twice daily MMF as per the decision of the treating physician. The subject will have taken MMF as prescribed by their treating physician for a minimum of 4 days (or 8 doses). 5. Subject tolerates MMF as per the treating physician's opinion; 6. Able to swallow MMF tablets and capsules; 7. If subject is treated with belimumab, must be IV or SQ; 8. Subjects who are willing and able to comply wit

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in St Louis?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT05538208) has an active research site in St Louis, MO that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Lupus Nephritis Treatment Options in St Louis, MO

If you're searching for lupus nephritis treatment options in St Louis, MO, this clinical trial (NCT05538208) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our St Louis research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced lupus nephritis specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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