ICD Q87.81ORPHA:88AS

Alport Syndrome

Alport syndrome is a hereditary kidney disease caused by mutations in COL4A3, COL4A4, or COL4A5 genes encoding type IV collagen. It causes progressive kidney failure, sensorineural hearing loss, and eye abnormalities. Early diagnosis and treatment with ACE inhibitors can significantly delay kidney failure.

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26 March 2026
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What is Alport Syndrome?

Alport syndrome is a hereditary kidney disease caused by mutations in COL4A3, COL4A4, or COL4A5 genes encoding type IV collagen. It causes progressive kidney failure, sensorineural hearing loss, and eye abnormalities. Early diagnosis and treatment with ACE inhibitors can significantly delay kidney failure.

How many clinical trials are available for Alport Syndrome?

RareWays currently indexes 33 clinical trials for Alport Syndrome, of which 10 are actively recruiting. Trial availability changes as new studies are registered — check the trials tab for current status.

Where does the research data for Alport Syndrome come from?

RareWays aggregates research from PubMed, Europe PMC, OpenAlex, and ClinicalTrials.gov. Data is updated regularly by Rocky, RareWays' automated research engine. All articles and trials link directly to their original sources.

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