Understanding Immune System Kidney Disease
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This research study looks at kidney diseases caused by the immune system—conditions where your body's defense system mistakenly attacks the kidneys. Researchers will study your medical history, blood, and urine to better understand these diseases and potentially improve treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 10 years old (children 10–17 or adults 18+)
- You have or are suspected to have an immune-related kidney disease (such as lupus nephritis, glomerulonephritis, or membranous nephropathy) OR an immune disease that could affect the kidneys
- You (or your parent/guardian if you're under 18) can understand the study and sign a consent form
- You do not have other serious medical conditions that would make it hard to study your kidney disease
- The study team has the resources to safely care for you at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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