IgA Nephropathy, Lymphocyte Homing and IgA Class Switch (NIDOCIGA)

August 19, 2016 updated by: University Hospital, Limoges

IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is the most common primary glomerulonephritis in the world and it represents an important cause of end-stage kidney failure. This disease was described as a distinct entity in 1968 by J Berger and N Hinglais. The aetiology and the pathogenesis remain still obscure. Clinical observations and immunisation studies indicate that IgAN represents a dysregulation of the immune system, rather than an intrinsic renal abnormality. Twenty years ago, some authors proposed the mucosa-bone marrow axis to explain the pathogenesis of the disease. Mucosal IgA plasmocytes are displaced and take up residence in systemic sites. The unusual characteristics featured by the IgA produced by these cells (charge, size, glycosylation) drive their accumulation, deposition and mesangial activation characteristic of IgAN.

Evidence is emerging that altered lymphocyte homing may ultimately explain this aberrant localization.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

72

Phase

  • Not Applicable

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

  • France
      • Limoges, France, 87 042
        • University Hospital, Limoges

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 70 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age > 18 and < 70 years
  • IgA nephropathy documented by the kidney biopsy in the six months preceding the inclusion
  • Glomerular filtration rate (MDRD formula as simplified) < 90 ml/mn and > 30 ml/mn/1,73 m2
  • Consent form signed

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with cirrhosis or chronic liver disease
  • Patients with a history of Crohn's disease or celiac disease
  • Patients who received treatment with corticosteroids or affiliates for six months
  • Patients who received a live attenuated vaccine during the past 4 weeks
  • Patients with a known infection such as HIV, hepatitis B or C
  • Patients who presented with a serious infection during the last month
  • Breastfeeding women
  • Patients not affiliated with a social security scheme
  • Under guardianship patient

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

  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Other: blood test
Other: blood test

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
The Primary Outcome Measure of this study is the level of expression of the molecules of intestinal localization.
Time Frame: 30 minutes
30 minutes

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
The secondary outcome measure is the level of expression of the homing molecules in lymphocytes B IgA memory
Time Frame: 30 minutes
30 minutes

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

University Hospital, Limoges

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Ahmed Boumediene, doctor, University Hospital, Limoges

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

February 1, 2013

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2014

Study Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 18, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 22, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

January 25, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 22, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 19, 2016

Last Verified

November 1, 2012

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • I10 014

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