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Sparsentan for Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (DUET Trial)
DUET Trial Summary
This trial will study whether the drug RE-021 is safe and effective in treating patients with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, a kidney disease.
DUET Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowDUET Trial Timeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.DUET Trial Design
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- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
- Group 1: RE-021 (Sparsentan) 400 mg
- Group 2: RE-021 (Sparsentan) 200 mg
- Group 3: RE-021 (Sparsentan) 800 mg
- Group 4: Irbesartan 300 mg
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What primary ailment is RE-021 (Sparsentan) employed in the treatment of?
"The most common way to address conditions that are not effectively managed by monotherapy is to prescribe RE-021 (Sparsentan). This medication may also help individuals with a first untreated hypertension diagnosis and those who need multiple anti-hypertensive medications."
What is the participant capacity of this clinical trial?
"Unfortunately this research is no longer accepting applicants. The trial was first announced on March 1st 2014 and last updated November 28th 2022. If you wish to find other studies, there are currently 15 trials focused on hyalinosis segmental glomerular recruiting patients as well as 9 involving RE-021 (Sparsentan)."
Does this clinical investigation accept participants aged 25 or older?
"This clinical trial requires applicants to be aged between 8 and 75. For those who are younger or older, 13 trials for the former age group and 18 studies exist respectively."
What are the associated risks of taking RE-021 (Sparsentan)?
"The safety of RE-021 has been assessed at a rating of 2, as the drug is in its second phase with evidence for safety but no confirmation yet on efficacy."
May I be admitted to participate in this experiment?
"This medical trial is seeking 109 participants, aged between 8 and 75 years-old that have been diagnosed with hyalinosis, segmental glomerular. Furthermore, it is imperative for potential patients to meet the following conditions: Biopsy results confirming primary FSGS; eGFR of more than 30; mean seated blood pressure (for those 18 or older) should be in range 100/60 mmHg - 145/95mmHg and 90/60 mmHg - 95th percentile for age, gender & height (for younger applicants); immunosuppressive medication dosages must remain stable over a month prior to randomization"
In what locations is this investigation accessible?
"Currently, 31 medical facilities are entailing this experiment. These locations stretch from Denver to Cleveland and New york with many other sites in between. To reduce travelling difficulties, it is advisable for participants to pick the closest centre possible when enrolling."
Are there any additional case studies involving RE-021 (Sparsentan)?
"Currently, 9 studies are being conducted on RE-021 (Sparsentan), 4 of which have progressed to the third phase. These trials are primarily taking place in Pavia, Texas; however this treatment is also being trialled at 1,026 other sites worldwide."
Is this research venture currently recruiting participants?
"Unfortunately, this particular trial is no longer accepting applications. It was initially posted on March 1st 2014 and the latest update came in November 28th 2022. However, if you are still hoping to participate in a study related to hyalinosis or segmental glomerulars there are 15 trials open at the time of writing; 9 of which involve RE-021 (Sparsentan)."
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