INSIGHT (Insight Into Nephrotic Syndrome)

INSIGHT (Insight Into Nephrotic Syndrome: Investigating Genes, Health and Therapeutics)

INSIGHT is a longitudinal study of childhood nephrotic syndrome to determine genetic, serologic and environmental factors contributing to nephrotic syndrome and disease progression.

INSIGHT is a longitudinal observational study of childhood nephrotic syndrome to determine genetic, serologic and environmental factors contributing to nephrotic syndrome and disease progression. This is a large multiethnic cohort to test hypotheses of gene and environmental risk factors and disease progression. Participants are recruited from Toronto, Ontario and surrounding regions. Additional sites will be added on in the future.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome
2. signed informed consent and assent appropriate for age
3. ages 6 months -18 years old and
4. ability to complete questionnaires

Exclusion Criteria:

1. congenital nephrotic syndrome (less than age 1)
2. syndromic disease with multiple organ involvement
3. inability to provide consent by primary care providers
4. conditions such as systemic lupus erythematous.