Study Details

GIGA-KIDS

(IRB#: IRB_00074302)

IgA Nephropathy (IgAN) and Henoch-Schönlein Purpura (HSP) are related diseases, both thought to be due by deposits of the IgA antibody in the kidney. The purpose of this study will be to determine how some genes affect the development of IgAN and HSP. We also will look for substance sometimes found in the blood as a response to the disease (biomarkers). Normal, healthy children will also be enrolled in this study to make sure that our tests are working properly. Participation in this study will consist of having a blood draw on just one occasion and collection of information that will be entered in a registry or database where it is expect to remain active indefinitely. The data will be housed in a database managed by Nationwide Childrens Hospital. Participants may be compensated.

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