Columbia University - College of Physicians and Surgeons
How Do I Enroll?
If you are interested in being a part of the GIGA-kids study, Answer a few questions to see if you are able to join!
GIGA-Kids Site Locations
What is GIGA-Kids Study?
GIGA-kids is a genetic study. The GIGA-kids study looks at the DNA of kids with IgA Nephropathy (IgAN) OR Henoch Schonlein Purpura (HSP) to see what changes in their DNA could lead to them getting the disease. The GIGA-kids study is NOT a clinical trial. Joining the GIGA-kids study will not change your child's doctor or the medicine they are taking. The only thing you need to do to join is answer some questions about your health, and have your blood drawn by the research team. Results from the GIGA-kids study will be used by doctors to make patient treatment better for other kids in the future. It will also help doctors learn more about IgA Nephropathy and other related diseases.
GIGA-kids Eligibility
IgA Nephropathy:
Patients of all ages, ethnicities and stages of disease with a biopsy diagnosis of IgA nephropathy are eligible to participate.
Henoch-Schönlein Purpura:
Patients of all ages, ethnicities and stages of disease with a clinical diagnosis of HSP with or without renal involvement are eligible to participate. There is no requirement for a renal biopsy.
Exclusion Criteria:
Pre-existing diagnosis of other autoimmune disease, liver disease, active HBV, HCV, or HIV infection excludes participants from this study.
Contact:
Cecilia Berrouet
Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons
Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology
1150 St Nicholas Ave
Russ Berrie Pavilion #408
New York, NY 10032
Tel 212-851-5559
ccb2184@cumc.columbia.edu
