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Genetic Markers for Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
For Condition: AIDS Associated Nephropathy,Focal Glomerulosclerosis,HIV Infections
Status: Recruiting
Sponsor(s): National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) ,
Synopsis: Glomerulonephritis is a disease which affect the kidneys. Occasionally these diseases can progress to a loss of kidney function in some patients. Glomerulosclerosis or focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is one form of glomerulonephritis. The cause of FSGS is unknown and often occurs on its own (idiopathic), or it can be associated with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). FSGS occurs more commonly among black patients than Caucasian or Hispanic patients. Researchers believe that environmental factors may interact with genetic mutations to cause FSGS, at least in some patients. This study will attempt to identify genetic factors associated with the development of FSGS. The study population will be made up of 600 total subjects divided into 3 groups. Group one will be 200 African-Americans with FSGS. Group two will be 200 African-Americans with HIV but without FSGS. Group three will be 200 non-African-Americans with FSGS. Study participation requires that researchers obtain 20 ml (2 tubes of blood). The genetic material (DNA) will be prepared from the white blood cells and analyzed. The results of each group will be compared with the results from the other groups to determine if one or more genes predisposes to FSGS. In the long run, studies that demonstrate a genetic basis for FSGS may help us identify patients earlier and may lead to improved therapies.
Details: Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a chronic renal disease seen in both an idiopathic form and in association with HIV infection. The prevalence of FSGS is higher within the black population, particularly for HIV-associated FSGS. We hypothesize that the increased risk among the black population is a consequence of the interaction of an environmental factor with one or more disease susceptibility genes. We are studying the following groups 1) African Americans with FSGS 2) other patients with FSGS 3) African Americans with HIV and without kidney disease (controls) 4) African American blood donors (controls) 5) healthy Caucasian controls (controls) 6) relatives of patients with FSGS We will take three approaches. First, we will test polymorphic candidate genes for differences between racially-matched populations. Second, we will undertake a genome scan, using approximately polymorphic 300 microsatellite markers, in the African American population. Evidence of linkage disequilibrium among these markers will be sought between patients with and without FSGS. Third, for certain mutations we will look for evidence of Mendelian transmission in families.
Eligibility:
Study Type: Observational, Natural History
Minimum Age/Maximum Age: /
Genders: Both
Protocol Entry Criteria: INCLUSION CRITERIA: AFRICAN-AMERICANS WITH FSGS: Renal biopsy showing FSGS. We will include adult and pediatric patients with idiopathic FSGS and HIV-associated FSGS. OTHER PATIENTS WITH FSGS: Renal biopsy showing FSGS. African Americans with HIV and without kidney disease (controls). We will include adult and pediatric patients with idiopathic FSGS and HIV-associated FSGS. AFRICAN AMERICANS WITH HIV AND WITHOUT KIDNEY DISEASE (CONTROLS): We will include adult patients who have had serologically confirmed HIV-1 infection for at least 8 years and lack clinical renal disease, as evidenced by normal creatinine and urine protein/creatinine ratio less than 0.5 or 24 hour urine protein excretion less than 500 mg/d. AFRICAN AMERICAN BLOOD DONORS (CONTROLS): We will include adults only. HEALTHY CAUCASIAN CONTROLS (CONTROLS): These samples represent DNA already obtained. RELATIVES OF PATIENTS WITH FSGS: In selected families (in which a patient has been found to have a mutation in a FSGS risk gene whose pathologic role has not been established), we will obtain individual histories of renal disease (hematuria, proteinuria, hypertension,nehrolithiasis) and will measure serum creatinine and urine protein excretion. We will include adults with and without renal disease and children with renal disease. EXCLUSION CRITERIA: AFRICAN-AMERICANS WITH FSGS: We will exclude patients with hyperfiltration FSGS (reduced renal mass, chronic interstitial nephritis, sickle cell anemia, obesity with BMI greater than 40 kg/m(2)). OTHER PATIENTS WITH FSGS: No patients with hyperfiltration FSGS (reduced renal mass, chronic interstitial nephritis, sickle cell anemia, obesity with BMI greater than 40 kg/m(2)). AFRICAN AMERICAN BLOOD DONORS (CONTROLS): HIV-1 infection. Renal disease. HEALTHY CAUCASIAN CONTROLS (CONTROLS): Patients will not be recruited as part of the present study.
Total Enrollment: 9999
Location and Contact Information:
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) *Recruiting*
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892
United States
Recruiting Patient and Public Liaison Office 1-800-411-1222
Additional Information:
Study ID Numbers: 940133; 94-DK-0133
Study Start Date: April 18, 1994
Record last reviewed: April 6, 2004
Additional information available at: clinicaltrials.gov
Clinicaltrials.gov Reference link: NCT00001393
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