Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?This trial tests UrApp, a mobile app that helps families manage nephrotic syndrome in children by tracking urine tests and medication. It targets caregivers of children who struggle with disease management. The app uses the phone's camera to read urine tests, reminds caregivers to check urine, tracks results, and alerts doctors if needed.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for caregivers of children aged 1-17 newly diagnosed with steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome, a chronic kidney disease. Participants must have internet access, be proficient in English, and the child should respond to steroids within 4 weeks. It's not for those caring for kids who've had a kidney transplant or have secondary causes like lupus.Inclusion Criteria
Access to internet/wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) in the home
I care for a child diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome less than 42 days ago.
Caregiver proficiency with the English language
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Exclusion Criteria
I am a caregiver for a child who has had a kidney transplant.
I am a caregiver for a child with severe kidney disease.
My child has a kidney condition related to another illness like lupus.
Participant Groups
The study tests if UrApp, a mobile app designed to help manage nephrotic syndrome in children, improves self-management and health outcomes compared to standard care alone. Caregivers will either use UrApp or follow usual care without the app over one year.
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: UrAppExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants randomized to this study arm will use the UrApp mobile application for one year, in addition to receiving the standard of care.
Group II: Standard of CareActive Control1 Intervention
Participants randomized to this study arm will use receive the standard of care for one year.
Find a Clinic Near You
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University of Minnesota Children's HospitalMinneapolis, MN
Children's Healthcare of AltantaAtlanta, GA
Oregon Health and Science UniversityPortland, OR
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Emory UniversityLead Sponsor
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)Collaborator