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NCT07823556
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The Role of Transforming Growth Factor- Beta (TGF- β) Expression in Renal Biopsy of Lupus Nephritis Patients
Sponsor: Ain Shams University
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Summary
To investigate the possible role of TGF-β expression in renal biopsy and it's relation with fibrosis, activity and chronicity indices
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2026-05-31
Completion Date
2027-09-30
Last Updated
2026-09-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
PROCEDURE
renal biopsy
Kidney fibrosis will be assessed by means of needle core biopsy followed by histopathological assessment. Percutaneous kidney biopsies will be performed with ultrasonic guidance under local anaesthesia by an expert nephrologist.
Locations (1)
Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt