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Voclosporin for Lupus Nephritis (VOCAL Trial)
VOCAL Trial Summary
This trial is testing if a new drug, voclosporin, is better than placebo at improving kidney function in teens with active lupus nephritis.
VOCAL Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowVOCAL Trial Timeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Side effects data
From 2019 Phase 3 trial • 358 Patients • NCT03021499VOCAL Trial Design
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- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the FDA be able to render a decision on Voclosporin's efficacy?
"There is some evidence from past clinical trials to suggest that Voclosporin is safe for use, so it received a score of 3."
If I join this study, am I required to take medication or undergo surgery?
"This study is looking for 40 adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17 that have nephritis. Most importantly, potential patients must meet the following requirements: a kidney biopsy that confirm active lupus nephritis and a previous diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus according to the 2019 EULAR/ACR classification criteria."
Are the participants in this research over the age of 30?
"Enrolment for this clinical trial is only possible if the patient is between 12 and 17 years old. Out of the 42 total trials, 9 are specific to this age group while 33 cater to seniors aged 65 and older."
Are recruitment efforts for this trial ongoing at the moment?
"The clinical trial in question is not, at present, recruiting patients. This is according to the most recent information found on clinicaltrials.gov; the study was first posted on 8/1/2022 and last edited on 6/30/2022. There are other 41 trials currently recruiting candidates."
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