Research Article

ACTH Treatment for Management of Nephrotic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Reappraisal

Table 3

A PICO table illustrating the systematic review criterion.

CriteriaInclusion criteriaExclusion criteria

Population1 patient
InterventionACTH (natural or synthetic)
ComparisonPre-/postintervention
OutcomesChange in proteinuria from baseline to postinterventionNo follow-up reported
Lab values of interest: serum creatinine, albumin, eGFRNo data on remission
Study typesProspective/retrospectiveSystematic reviews
Case studiesLiterature reviews