INSIGHT (Insight Into Nephrotic Syndrome)

Last updated: October 24, 2022
Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Kidney Disease

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

Nephrotic Syndrome

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT01605266
1000021384
  • Ages 6-18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

INSIGHT is a longitudinal study of childhood nephrotic syndrome to determine genetic, serologic and environmental factors contributing to nephrotic syndrome and disease progression.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome
  2. signed informed consent and assent appropriate for age
  3. ages 6 months -18 years old and
  4. ability to complete questionnaires

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. congenital nephrotic syndrome (less than age 1)
  2. syndromic disease with multiple organ involvement
  3. inability to provide consent by primary care providers
  4. conditions such as systemic lupus erythematous.

Study Design

Total Participants: 1000
Study Start date:
January 01, 2011
Estimated Completion Date:
January 31, 2032

Study Description

INSIGHT is a longitudinal observational study of childhood nephrotic syndrome to determine genetic, serologic and environmental factors contributing to nephrotic syndrome and disease progression. This is a large multiethnic cohort to test hypotheses of gene and environmental risk factors and disease progression. Participants are recruited from Toronto, Ontario and surrounding regions. Additional sites will be added on in the future.

Connect with a study center

  • William Osler Health System, Brampton Civic Hospital and Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness

    Brampton, Ontario L6R 3J7
    Canada

    Active - Recruiting

  • Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation - McMaster University Medical Centre

    Hamilton, Ontario L8L 8E7
    Canada

    Active - Recruiting

  • Rouge Valley Health System, Rouge Valley Centenary

    Scarborough, Ontario M1E 4B9
    Canada

    Active - Recruiting

  • The Hospital for Sick Children

    Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X8
    Canada

    Active - Recruiting

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