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Study Details

Obinutuzumab: A Study Drug for Lupus Nephritis

(IRB#: IRB_00145715)

Obinutuzumab is a study drug to reduce the B cells of lupus nephritis. The drug is currently approved for certain blood type cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma. However, scientists and doctors do not know the effectiveness of the treatment for patients with lupus nephritis. Research is needed to learn if the drug may be approved and used to improve the health of people suffering from lupus nephritis.

I AM INTERESTED

  • All genders
  • Under 7 or over 18 years old
  • Volunteers with special conditions
  •   In Person
  • Paid

Who can participate?

 Gender: All genders

  Age: Under 7 or over 18 years old

  Volunteers: Volunteers with special conditions

   Location: In Person

Inclusion Criteria

  • Ages 18-75
  • All genders
  • In-person at University of Utah
  • Time commitment approx. 3 years and continuing regular 6 months follow up visits
  • Compensation $75 for each visit and travel costs

Exclusion Criteria

  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women
  • Need for dialysis or renal transplantation
  • HIV
  • Turberculosis

Will I be paid for my time?

Yes

For more information contact:

Inge Stijleman

inge.stijleman@hsc.utah.edu

  8012131368

IRB#: IRB_00145715

PI: Josephine Abraham

Department: NEPHROLOGY ADMINISTRATION

Approval Date: 2022-07-27 06:00:00

Specialties: Nephrology & Hypertension

Last Updated: 6/8/23