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A Study of Probiotics in IgA Nephropathy
Sponsor: University of Leicester
Summary
IgA nephropathy (IgAN) occurs when a specific form of the IgA antibody lodges on the kidneys and causes damage, which may lead to kidney failure. This form of IgA is likely to come from the gut and the upper airways. Recent studies have shown that the bacteria that live in these areas may be different in IgAN. We think that the interaction between these and the immune system triggers production of the IgA that leads to kidney damage. We will examine these bacteria in detail, and test whether a probiotic can alter this favorably, and reduce harmful forms of IgA production in IgAN.
Official title: A Single-Arm Open-Label Feasibility Study of Probiotics for the Modulation of the Gut Microbiome in IgA Nephropathy (Pro-IgAN)
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
25
Start Date
2023-10-13
Completion Date
2026-05-31
Last Updated
2025-01-10
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Bio-Kult Advanced
Bio-Kult Advanced will be provided as capsules and can be stored at room temperature. Participants will be instructed to swallow two capsules in the morning and two capsules in the evening, with food.
Locations (1)
Leicester General Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom