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Idiopathic Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and Treatment With ACTH
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating H.P. Acthar Gel for Kidney Diseases. Completed, enrolled 15 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
FSGS is an immunologic disorder wherein circulating immune proteins cause damage to the kidneys and progressive injury and scarring. Corticosteroid therapy is occasionally, but not nearly universally, successful in reducing proteinuria, and when patients respond, they have a favorable prognosis. The investigators believe that ACTH therapy (H.P. Acthar Gel) can provide a more rapid, well tolerated reduction in glomerular injury.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Patients were treated with 40 units subcutaneously (SC) weekly for 2 weeks, then dose increased to 80 units SC weekly for 2 weeks followed by 80 units SC twice weekly to complete 16 weeks of therapy.