Role of PACAP in Increased Platelet Count and Aggregability in Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 29
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- PACAP levels in plasma and urine
研究概览
简要总结
This study will identify the role of PACAP (pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide) deficiency in patients with nephrotic syndrome. PACAP is a neuropeptide that has a putative role as an inhibitor of megakaryopoiesis and platelet function. Patients with nephrotic syndrome show decreased PACAP plasma levels, due to urinary loss. We hypothesize that in severe nephrotic syndrome, plasma deficiency of PACAP enhances megakaryopoiesis and causes blood platelet activation, which contribute to the increased rate of thromboembolic disease in these patients.
To test our hypothesis, the role of PACAP deficiency on pro-thrombotic state in patients with nephrotic syndrome will be studied using patient blood and urine samples.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Case Only
- 时间视角
- Prospective
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- — 至 18 Years（Child, Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •New patient with nephrotic syndrome of patient during relapse of nephrotic syndrome
- •Under 16 years old
- •Treatment for nephrotic syndrome not yet started by first sample collection
排除标准
- 未提供
结局指标
主要结局
PACAP levels in plasma and urine
时间窗: 3 test moments: at baseline during nephrotic syndrome before start of treatment; 4 weeks after start of remission; 4 weeks after stop of corticosteroid treatment. Estimated total time frame: 5 months
次要结局
- Platelet count(3 test moments: at baseline during nephrotic syndrome before start of treatment; 4 weeks after start of remission; 4 weeks after stop of corticosteroid treatment. Estimated total time frame: 5 months)
- Platelet aggregability(3 test moments: at baseline during nephrotic syndrome before start of treatment; 4 weeks after start of remission; 4 weeks after stop of corticosteroid treatment. Estimated total time frame: 5 months)
研究者
Dr Benedicte Eneman
Doctor
Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven