Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Gene Polymorphism in Children With Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome

Plain-language summary

This study investigates polymorphism (genetic variation) in the Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) gene in children with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome. It included 59 children aged 1-10 with nephrotic syndrome and healthy control children. It is an observational (non-phase) study and has been completed.

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Trial details

Phase

N/A

Status

Completed

Sponsor

National Taiwan University Hospital

Related genes

Eligibility criteria

Criteria are reproduced from the ClinicalTrials.gov record in the original English. Only the trial team can determine eligibility.

Inclusion Criteria:

* Total 59 children diagnosed as nephrotic syndrome at the age of 1 to 10 year-old were recruited in this study. These children with nephrotic syndrome were under follow-up at the Pediatric Nephrology Clinic in National Taiwan University Hospital. In addition, children without previous renal diseases and negative proteinuria were enrolled as control group in genetic study.