A Randomized,Multicentre,Prospective Study on the Tacrolimus(FK506)for Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Cyclophosphamide
- Conditions
- FSGS
- Sponsor
- Nanjing University School of Medicine
- Enrollment
- 70
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- the rates of the complete remission during the induction phase
- Status
- Terminated
- Last Updated
- 9 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This is a prospective,multicentre study to compare the efficacy, safety, tolerability and relapse of FK506 versus CTX in the treatment of severe Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS).
Detailed Description
1. Using the response rate and completely response time to compare the efficacy of FK506 versus CTX therapy for the severe FSGS patients. 2. To compare the safety and tolerability of FK506 versus CTX for the severe FSGS patients.
Investigators
Zhi-Hong Liu, M.D.
Professor
Nanjing University School of Medicine
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •patients with a diagnosis of FSGS.
- •Patients with a proteinuria ≥ 3.5g/24h,and blood albumin \<30g/L,and Scr\< 2.3 mg/dl and eGFR\>30ml/min per 1.73m
- •Patients who signed written informed consent form (patients less than 18 years old with their parents/legal representative's signatures), and have given their consent to follow all study procedures and follow-up.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Patients who have received treatment of FK506 in latest 2 month or the cumulative dose CTX≥6 g.
- •Patients who are known to be allergic to a macrolide.
- •Patients who have active hepatitis.
- •Patients who have impaired liver function, with ALT/GPT or AST/GOT twice more than the normal upper limit .
- •Patients with blood leukocyte \< 3000/ul.
- •Patients with kidney disease family history
- •Patients with 2 type diabetes.
- •Patients with obesity whose BMI\>28kg/m2.
Arms & Interventions
Cyclophosphamide
CTX
Intervention: Cyclophosphamide
FK506
0.05-0.1mg/kg/d;adjust the dose according the serum concentration(aim 5-10ng/ml),maximum dose 6mg/day;divided in twice, interval 12 hours.
Intervention: FK506
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
the rates of the complete remission during the induction phase
Time Frame: 6 months
Secondary Outcomes
- the total remission rates(18 months)