Skip to main content
OpenTrials
Completed

NCT Number: NCT01731054

Functional MRI in Lupus Nephritis

The primary objectives of the study are as follows: To develop and optimize a renal functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) protocol consisting of Diffusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging (DW-MRI), Blood-Oxygen- Level-Dependent MRI (BOLD-MRI), Arterial Spin Labeling MRI (ASL-MRI), Phase Contrast MRI (PC-MRI), and T1rho-MRI; To compare renal functional MRI cross-sectional readouts between normal healthy volunteers (NHV) and lupus nephritis (LN) participants.

The secondary objectives of this study are as follows: Explore whether renal functional MRI techniques discriminate between renal inflammatory activity and damage in lupus nephritis (LN); To examine whether renal functional MRI measurements correlate with laboratory features of renal involvement and renal function in participants with lupus nephritis (LN).

Completed

Looking for future studies?

Notify Me

Key information

Conditions

Healthy Autoimmune Diseases Connective Tissue Diseases Female Urogenital Diseases Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Glomerulonephritis Immune System Diseases Kidney Diseases Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic Lupus Nephritis Male Urogenital Diseases Nephritis Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases Urogenital Diseases Urologic Diseases

Age range

18 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Research Site, Los Angelos, California, United States

Loading trial locations.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Key Inclusion Criteria:

  • Must have a documented diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) according to current American Academy of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria. At least 4 American Academy of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria must be documented, 1 of which must be a positive antinuclear antibody (ANA), anti-Sm, or anti-double stranded DNA antibody.
  • Must have a standard of care renal biopsy for lupus nephritis performed or scheduled within +/-7 days of Day 1.

Key Exclusion Criteria:

  • Has a metal device affected by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI )(e.g., any type of electronic, mechanical, or magnetic implant; cardiac pacemaker; aneurysm clips; implanted cardiac defibrillator), or has potential ferromagnetic foreign body (metal slivers, metal shavings, other metal objects) that would be a contraindication for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
  • History of renal transplant.
  • Subjects with uncontrolled diabetes or other condition that may result in significant renal disease.

NOTE: Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. The test-retest reliability and sensitivity of renal functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) measurements to detect renal inflammatory activity or damage in normal healthy volunteers (NHV) and participants with lupus nephritis (LN).

    Time frame: Day 1

  2. The mean difference between normal healthy volunteers (NHV) and lupus nephiritis (LN) groups in renal structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) measurements.

    Time frame: Within7 days of renal biopsy

Secondary outcomes

  1. Correlation between histological renal activity and chronicity scores and renal functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) measurements in participants with lupus nephritis (LN).

    Time frame: Day 1

  2. Correlation between renal cortical volume and renal functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) measurements.

    Time frame: Day 1

  3. Correlation between renal functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) measurements and renal function as assessed by estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) using Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) formula.

    Time frame: Day 1

  4. Correlation between renal functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) measurements and proteinuria.

    Time frame: Day 1

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Biogen

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

Noninvasive Assessment Of Renal Activity And Damage Using Renal Functional MRI In Normal Healthy Volunteers And Subjects With Lupus Nephritis

Important dates

Study start
2013
Primary completion
2015
Study completion
2015
First posted
Nov 21, 2012
Registry last updated
Apr 27, 2015

OpenTrials presents study information sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. The official registry record should be consulted for the latest information.

View the official ClinicalTrials.gov record (opens in a new tab)

This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

Related clinical trials

Published trials that share one or more normalized conditions with this study.