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A Study to Understand the Genetics and Clinical Course of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), Treatment-Resistant Minimal Change Disease (TR-MCD), and Diabetic Nephropathy (DN)

Terminated
Conditions
Glomerulosclerosis, Focal Segmental
Diabetic Nephropathies
Minimal Change Disease
Interventions
Other: Diabetic Nephropathy (DN)
Other: FSGS/TR-MCD
Registration Number
NCT04235621
Lead Sponsor
Goldfinch Bio, Inc.
Brief Summary

This is a study with 2 parts. Part 1 comprises a visit to collect biological samples necessary for the molecular characterization of chronic kidney disease. Part 2 comprises an observational period of 5 visits over a period up to 8 weeks. During Part 2, baseline tests will be conducted, and urine will be collected approximately every 2 weeks for 8 weeks. Patients may participate in Part 1, Part 2, or both, and will be followed for up to 1 year consisting of data collection from the patient's medical records and home collection of urine samples every 4 months.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria

For FSGS/TR-MCD patients :

  1. Competent and willing to provide informed consent and adhere to all study assessments and restrictions.
  2. Male or female ≥ 18 years of age with FSGS or TR-MCD at the time of providing written informed consent.
  3. Diagnosis of FSGS or TR-MCD, based on either biopsy or genetic testing.
  4. Urinary protein to creatinine ratio (UPCR) ≥ 1.0 g/g.
  5. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) ≥ 45 mL/min/1.73 m2.

For DN patients:

  1. Competent and willing to provide informed consent and adhere to all study assessments and restrictions.
  2. Male or female ≥ 18 years of age with DN at the time of providing written informed consent.
  3. Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes
  4. Urinary albumin to creatinine ratio (UACR) ≥ 150 mg/g.
  5. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) ≥ 45 mL/min/1.73 m2.
Exclusion Criteria

For FSGS/TR-MCD patients:

  1. Evidence of another kidney disease or kidney disease secondary to an infectious process.
  2. History of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B, or hepatitis C. Patients whose results are compatible with prior immunization or treatment may be included.
  3. Body mass index (BMI) > 42 kg/m2.
  4. Significant history or evidence of clinically significant disorder, condition, current illness, or disease that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would pose a risk to patient safety or interfere with the study evaluation, procedures, or completion (eg, severe cardiac disease, cardiac conduction defect, or severe or chronic hepatobiliary disease).
  5. History of malignancy not in remission within the last 5 years other than adequately treated basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer or cervical carcinoma in situ.
  6. History of any organ or bone marrow transplant, including kidney grafts.
  7. History of alcoholism or drug/chemical abuse within 12 months.
  8. Preplanned surgery or procedures that would interfere with the conduct of the study.

For DN patients:

  1. Evidence of another kidney disease or kidney disease secondary to an infectious process.
  2. History of HIV, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C. Patients whose results are compatible with prior immunization or treatment may be included.
  3. BMI > 42 kg/m2.
  4. Significant history or evidence of clinically significant disorder, condition, current illness, or disease that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would pose a risk to patient safety or interfere with the study evaluation, procedures, or completion (eg, severe cardiac disease, cardiac conduction defect, or severe or chronic hepatobiliary disease).
  5. History of malignancy not in remission within the last 5 years other than adequately treated basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer or cervical carcinoma in situ.
  6. History of any organ or bone marrow transplant, including kidney grafts.
  7. History of alcoholism or drug/chemical abuse within 12 months.
  8. Preplanned surgery or procedures that would interfere with the conduct of the study.
  9. Renal disease that requires immunosuppressive therapy (currently, or in the past).

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Diabetic Nephropathy (DN)Diabetic Nephropathy (DN)Patients with DN
FSGS/TR-MCDFSGS/TR-MCDPatients with FSGS/TR-MCD
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in Urine Biomarker: UreaApproximately 1 year
Gene expression profile and phenotype of inducible pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-generated organoidsBaseline/Biomarker collection visit

Generation of iPSC from whole blood sample

Change from Baseline Patient-reported Assessment of FSGS SymptomsApproximately 8 weeks

FSGS/TR-MCD patients will assess disease symptomatology utilizing the FSGS Symptom Diary and FSGS Symptom Impact Questionnaire

Change in Urine Biomarker: SynaptopodinApproximately 1 year
Number of patients with genetic variants predicted to be associated with chronic kidney disease and functional consequenceBaseline/Biomarker collection visit

DNA analysis of blood sample

Change from Baseline Patient-reported Assessment of Health StatusApproximately 8 weeks

Patients will assess health status using the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36)

Change in Urine Protein-to-Creatinine Ratio (UPCR)Approximately 1 year
Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)Baseline/Biomarker collection visit
Change in Urine Biomarker: Rac1Approximately 1 year
Change in Urine Biomarker: Other ExploratoryApproximately 1 year
Change from Baseline Patient-reported Assessment of FatigueApproximately 8 weeks

Patients will assess the symptom of fatigue utilizing the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale

Incidence of Untoward Medical OccurrencesApproximately 1 year

Incidence of untoward medical occurrences that result in death; are life threatening; require inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; result in persistent or significant disability/incapacity; results in a congenital anomaly/birth defect; or result in an important medical event.

Change in Urine Biomarker: PodocinApproximately 1 year
Change in Serum/Plasma Biomarker: Other ExploratoryApproximately 8 weeks
Change from Baseline Clinician-reported Assessment of EdemaApproximately 8 weeks

Clinicians will assess edema in FSGS/TR-MCD patients using a standardized measurement of edema in FSGS/TR-MCD patients

Change in Urine Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio (UACR)Approximately 1 year
Change in Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)Approximately 8 weeks
Change in Urine Biomarker: NephrinApproximately 1 year
% of Patients with Change in TreatmentApproximately 1 year

Change in treatment as indicated by patient medical record

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (18)

St. Clair Nephrology

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Roseville, Michigan, United States

DaVita Clinical Research

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

DaVita Pelican Point Dialysis

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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Southeast Renal Research Institute

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Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

South Texas Renal Care Group (Downtown)

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San Antonio, Texas, United States

San Antonio Kidney Disease Center Physicians Group (Wurzbach Road)

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San Antonio, Texas, United States

San Antonio Kidney Disease Center Physicians Group (Carnoustie Drive)

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San Antonio, Texas, United States

South Texas Renal Care Group (Westover Hills)

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San Antonio, Texas, United States

Akron Nephrology Associates, Inc.

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Akron, Ohio, United States

Glendale Adventist Medical Center

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Glendale, California, United States

Arlington Nephrology, PC

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Arlington, Texas, United States

Renal and Transplant Associates of New England, PC

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Springfield, Massachusetts, United States

High Desert Nephrology

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Gallup, New Mexico, United States

Aventiv Research - Phoenix

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Mesa, Arizona, United States

DaVita Mojave Sage Dialysis

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Victorville, California, United States

Colorado Kidney Care

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Denver, Colorado, United States

Clinical Research Consultants

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Kansas City, Missouri, United States

North Texas Kidney Disease Association

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Lewisville, Texas, United States

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