Heart health in kids with kidney condition
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how different types of nephrotic syndrome affect heart function in children. It may help doctors understand the heart risks in kids who need steroids for a long time compared to those whose condition doesn't respond to steroids.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 2 and 14 years old.
- Your child has been diagnosed with primary nephrotic syndrome.
- Your child does not have a known heart problem like a congenital heart defect or cardiomyopathy.
- You are willing to give written permission for your child to join the study.
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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