Abstract

IgA nephropathy is a disease of the kidneys which leads to loss of blood and protein in the urine and can lead to severe kidney failure even when it begins in childhood. Unfortunately, there is no proven treatment for IgA nephropathy, although a few reports have described the successful treatment of patients with this condition with either fish oil supplements or a medication called prednisone. Those taking part will be asked to participate in a 5-year clinical trial which will compare every-other-day prednisone or daily fish oil capsules with a placebo (a pill which contains no medicine) in the treatment of my IgA nephropathy. The purpose of this study to be the evaluation of whether fish oil supplements or alternate-day prednisone can prevent or slow the decline in kidney function expected in children, adolescents and young adults with moderate to severe IgA nephropathy. Neither the doctor or patient will be told which one of the three treatments they are taking.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
General Clinical Research Centers Program (M01)
Project #
5M01RR000042-39
Application #
6297027
Study Section
Project Start
1998-12-01
Project End
1999-11-30
Budget Start
1998-10-01
Budget End
1999-09-30
Support Year
39
Fiscal Year
1999
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
University of Michigan Ann Arbor
Department
Type
DUNS #
791277940
City
Ann Arbor
State
MI
Country
United States
Zip Code
48109

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