Mycophenolate Mofetil in Membranous Nephropathy

December 5, 2005 updated by: Radboud University Medical Center

Treatment of Patients With Membranous Nephropathy and Renal Insufficiency With Mycophenolate Mofetil and Prednisone: a Pilot Study

Patients with idiopathic membranous nephropathy and renal insufficiency are at risk for end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Treatment with cyclophosphamide is currently used as a treatment modality. Mycophenolate mofetil is a new immunosuppressive agent with fewer side effects.

In this pilot study patients with membranous nephropathy and renal failure will be treated with mycophenolate mofetil and prednisone. The outcome will be compared with historical controls treated with a similar regimen containing cyclophosphamide.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

30

Phase

  • Phase 2
  • Phase 3

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Netherlands
      • Nijmegen, Netherlands, 6500 HB
        • Department of Nephrology Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 75 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Membranous nephropathy
  • Serum creatinine (Screat)> 1,5 mg/dl or ECC < 70 ml/min or increase Screat > 50%
  • Proteinuria > 2 g/day

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Systemic diseases
  • Pregnancy wish
  • Active infection
  • Liver dysfunction
  • Abnormal hematology lab
  • Unstable angina
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs)

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
proteinuria
renal function (serum creatinine)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
side effects
relapse rate

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Radboud University Medical Center

Collaborators

Hoffmann-La Roche

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Jack F Wetzels, MD, Radboud University Medical Center

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

May 1, 2002

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 25, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 25, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

August 26, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

December 6, 2005

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 5, 2005

Last Verified

August 1, 2005

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • RUNMN02

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