Population risk predictors of major adverse kidney events attributed to focal segmental glomerulosclerosis from the CURE-CKD registry
Abstract Background Predictors of major adverse kidney events (MAKE) in focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) have not been previously explored within large, real-world populations. The study aim was to evaluate population-level predictors of MAKE attributed to FSGS from health system data. Meth...
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| author | Susanne B. Nicholas Lindsey M. Kornowske Cami R. Jones Kenn B. Daratha Radica Z. Alicic Christina L. Reynolds Joshua J. Neumiller Mark E. Bensink Wu Gong Keith C. Norris Katherine R. Tuttle |
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| description | Abstract Background Predictors of major adverse kidney events (MAKE) in focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) have not been previously explored within large, real-world populations. The study aim was to evaluate population-level predictors of MAKE attributed to FSGS from health system data. Methods The study population was derived from electronic health records from Providence and University of California Los Angeles Health Systems. Identification of FSGS was based on International Classification of Diseases 9/10 diagnostic codes. Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate the effects of traditional clinical and unique non-traditional variables including age, gender, race and ethnicity, health system, health insurance, healthcare utilization, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), diabetes, hypertension, and prescription medications as predictors of MAKE defined as: ≥ 40% eGFR decline, kidney failure (eGFR < 15 mL/min/1.73 m2, administrative codes for kidney failure, dialysis, or transplant) and death. Results Adults with FSGS (N = 629) were 54% (n = 342) men and 53 ± 17 (mean ± SD) years old. Baseline eGFR was 60 ± 30 mL/min/1.73 m2, while median (interquartile range) urine albumin/creatinine ratio (UACR) and urine protein/creatinine ratio (UPCR) were 1,430 (520–2,630) mg/g and 1.6 (0.5–3.9) g/g, respectively. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers were prescribed to 76% (n = 475), while corticosteroids and other immunomodulators were prescribed in 47% (n = 297) and 12% (n = 74), respectively. MAKE were observed in 42% (n = 262) of study participants over a median of 2.9 (1.4–4.5) years. Higher hazard for MAKE was associated with baseline above-median UACR or UPCR (HR [95% CI] (3.46 [2.28–5.23]) in patients with available measures, prescription for non-corticosteroid immunomodulator (1.87 [1.32–2.65]), non-commercial health insurance (1.78 [1.36–2.33]), hospitalization (1.64 [1.25–2.15]), lower eGFR per 10 mL/min/1.73 m2 1.25 [1.18–1.32]), number of outpatient visits (1.03 [1.01–1.05]) and lower hazard for MAKE was associated with older age (0.89 [0.82–0.98]). Conclusions Substantial loss of kidney function or kidney failure occurred in more than four in ten patients with FSGS by a median of three years. MAKE were predicted by unique population level factors, such as healthcare utilization and insurance type, which may help to identify patients with FSGS, who could most benefit from diagnostic testing and interventions to improve clinical outcomes. Clinical trial number Not applicable. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-eae1ebe95fcb472696ddae7b23669a6d2025-08-20T04:01:53ZengBMCBMC Nephrology1471-23692025-07-0126111110.1186/s12882-025-04334-6Population risk predictors of major adverse kidney events attributed to focal segmental glomerulosclerosis from the CURE-CKD registrySusanne B. Nicholas0Lindsey M. Kornowske1Cami R. Jones2Kenn B. Daratha3Radica Z. Alicic4Christina L. Reynolds5Joshua J. Neumiller6Mark E. Bensink7Wu Gong8Keith C. Norris9Katherine R. Tuttle10Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los AngelesProvidence Medical Research Center, Providence Inland Northwest HealthProvidence Medical Research Center, Providence Inland Northwest HealthProvidence Medical Research Center, Providence Inland Northwest HealthProvidence Medical Research Center, Providence Inland Northwest HealthProvidence Medical Research Center, Providence Inland Northwest HealthCollege of Pharmacy, Washington State UniversityTravere Therapeutics Inc.Travere Therapeutics Inc.Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los AngelesProvidence Medical Research Center, Providence Inland Northwest HealthAbstract Background Predictors of major adverse kidney events (MAKE) in focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) have not been previously explored within large, real-world populations. The study aim was to evaluate population-level predictors of MAKE attributed to FSGS from health system data. Methods The study population was derived from electronic health records from Providence and University of California Los Angeles Health Systems. Identification of FSGS was based on International Classification of Diseases 9/10 diagnostic codes. Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate the effects of traditional clinical and unique non-traditional variables including age, gender, race and ethnicity, health system, health insurance, healthcare utilization, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), diabetes, hypertension, and prescription medications as predictors of MAKE defined as: ≥ 40% eGFR decline, kidney failure (eGFR < 15 mL/min/1.73 m2, administrative codes for kidney failure, dialysis, or transplant) and death. Results Adults with FSGS (N = 629) were 54% (n = 342) men and 53 ± 17 (mean ± SD) years old. Baseline eGFR was 60 ± 30 mL/min/1.73 m2, while median (interquartile range) urine albumin/creatinine ratio (UACR) and urine protein/creatinine ratio (UPCR) were 1,430 (520–2,630) mg/g and 1.6 (0.5–3.9) g/g, respectively. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers were prescribed to 76% (n = 475), while corticosteroids and other immunomodulators were prescribed in 47% (n = 297) and 12% (n = 74), respectively. MAKE were observed in 42% (n = 262) of study participants over a median of 2.9 (1.4–4.5) years. Higher hazard for MAKE was associated with baseline above-median UACR or UPCR (HR [95% CI] (3.46 [2.28–5.23]) in patients with available measures, prescription for non-corticosteroid immunomodulator (1.87 [1.32–2.65]), non-commercial health insurance (1.78 [1.36–2.33]), hospitalization (1.64 [1.25–2.15]), lower eGFR per 10 mL/min/1.73 m2 1.25 [1.18–1.32]), number of outpatient visits (1.03 [1.01–1.05]) and lower hazard for MAKE was associated with older age (0.89 [0.82–0.98]). Conclusions Substantial loss of kidney function or kidney failure occurred in more than four in ten patients with FSGS by a median of three years. MAKE were predicted by unique population level factors, such as healthcare utilization and insurance type, which may help to identify patients with FSGS, who could most benefit from diagnostic testing and interventions to improve clinical outcomes. Clinical trial number Not applicable.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-025-04334-6Focal segmental glomerulosclerosisPopulation level predictorsKidney functionHealth insuranceHealth care utilizationClinical outcomes |
| spellingShingle | Susanne B. Nicholas Lindsey M. Kornowske Cami R. Jones Kenn B. Daratha Radica Z. Alicic Christina L. Reynolds Joshua J. Neumiller Mark E. Bensink Wu Gong Keith C. Norris Katherine R. Tuttle Population risk predictors of major adverse kidney events attributed to focal segmental glomerulosclerosis from the CURE-CKD registry BMC Nephrology Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis Population level predictors Kidney function Health insurance Health care utilization Clinical outcomes |
| title | Population risk predictors of major adverse kidney events attributed to focal segmental glomerulosclerosis from the CURE-CKD registry |
| title_full | Population risk predictors of major adverse kidney events attributed to focal segmental glomerulosclerosis from the CURE-CKD registry |
| title_fullStr | Population risk predictors of major adverse kidney events attributed to focal segmental glomerulosclerosis from the CURE-CKD registry |
| title_full_unstemmed | Population risk predictors of major adverse kidney events attributed to focal segmental glomerulosclerosis from the CURE-CKD registry |
| title_short | Population risk predictors of major adverse kidney events attributed to focal segmental glomerulosclerosis from the CURE-CKD registry |
| title_sort | population risk predictors of major adverse kidney events attributed to focal segmental glomerulosclerosis from the cure ckd registry |
| topic | Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis Population level predictors Kidney function Health insurance Health care utilization Clinical outcomes |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-025-04334-6 |
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