Clinical Trials

Thanks to research funded by the PKD Foundation, clinical trials are now exploring several new therapies for PKD. Patients wishing to participate or learn more will find specific information about the therapies below. To participate in a clinical trial, you will need to have a formal diagnosis of PKD. To learn more, click here.


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Active, Recruiting

 

Consortium for Radiologic Imaging Studies of Polycystic Kidney Disease (CRISP II)

 

Observational

 

Sponsor:

University of Pittsburgh

Collaborators:

NIH, NIDDK

Study Phase:

Continuation of CRISP I

Status:

Enrolling by invitation only

Age Group:

15-45

Enrollment goal:

211

Description:

This study is a continuation of CRISP I to develop and implement studies to test whether imaging techniques can provide accurate and reproducible markers of disease progression in ADPKD patients.

Website:

NIH Study Details

 

Efficacy and Safety Study of Second-Line Treatment for Hypertension with ADPKD

 

Intervention:

Drug - Candesartan, Cilnidipine, Imidapril

Sponsor:

The Ministry of Health, Labour & Welfare, Japan; Teikyo University

Study Phase:

II

Status:

Recruiting

Age Group:

20-60

Enrollment goal:

160

Description:

To compare the safety and effectiveness of combination therapy to control blood pressure in patients with ADPKD whose blood pressure is not controlled under 120/80 with ARB alone. Either ACE or CCB will be added to the regimen and results will be compared to those on ARB alone.

ARB – angiotensin receptor blocker ACE – angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor CCB – Calcium channel blocker

Contact:

Shigeo Horie, MD  +81339642497  or  shorie@med.teikyu-u.ac.jp
Satoru Muto, MD, PhD  +81339642497  or  muto@med.teikyu-u.ac.jp

Website:

NIH Study Details

 

Effect of Statin Therapy on Disease Progression in ADPKD

 

Intervention:

Drug - Pravastatin

Sponsor:

University of Colorado Denver

Study Phase:

III

Status:

Unknown

Age Group:

8-21

Enrollment goal:

100

Description:

To determine the effect of pravastatin treatment on renal and cardiovascular disease over a 3-year study period in children and young adults aged 8-21 years with ADPKD.

Contact:

Melissa Cadnapaphornchai, M.D.  303-724-1690  or  pkd.nurse@ucdenver.edu
Linda Perkins  303-724-1690  or  pkd.nurse@ucdenver.edu
You may also call toll-free at 1-877-765-9297

Website:

NIH Study Details

 

The Effect of High and Low Sodium Intake on Urinary Aquaporin-2 in ADPKD

 

Intervention:

High or low sodium diet

Sponsor:

Holstebro Hospital, Denmark

Study Phase:

II

Status:

Recruiting

Age Group:

18-65

Enrollment goal:

25

Description:

To examine the effect of high and low sodium diets on kidney function and on hormones that affect the kidney.

Contact:

Carolina C. Graffe, M.D.  0045-99125428  or  cacan@ringamt.dk

Website:

NIH Study Details

 

CCB Safety Study in Treatment of Hypertension in ADPKD

 

Intervention:

Drugs - Candesartan; Candesartan Cilnidipine; Candesartan non-calcium channel blocker (CCB)

Sponsor:

Kyorin University, Japan

Study Phase:

IV

Status:

Recruiting

Age Group:

20-60

Enrollment goal:

150

Description:

To evaluate the safety and efficacy of calcium channel blocker Candesartan alone or with cilnidipine or with non-CCB in treatment of hypertension in ADPKD patients.

Contact:

Eiji Higashihara, M.D.  81-422-47-5511, ext. 5813  or  ehigashi@kyorin-u.ac.jp

Website:

NIH Study Details

 

Sirolimus in ADPKD and severe renal insufficiency (SIRENA - II)

 

Intervention:

Drug - Sirolimus

Sponsor:

Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research

Study Phase:

II & III
Status: Recruiting

Age Group:

18-80

Enrollment goal:

40

Description:

The general aim of this study in adults with ADPKD and severe renal insufficiency (GFR 40-15 ml/min/1.73 m2)  is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of sirolimus in slowing renal functional decline as compared to conventional therapy.

Contact:

Norberto Perico, M.D.  0039-035-45351  or  norbertoperico@marionegri.it

Website:

NIH Study Details

 

Polycystic Liver Disease in kidney transplant

 

Intervention:

Drugs - Tacrolimus, sirolimus

Sponsor:

Mayo Clinic/Wyeth

Study Phase:

II

Status:

Recruiting

Age Group:

18 years and older

Enrollment goal:

68

Description:

The purpose of this study is to see if one kind of immunosuppressive drug is better for the patient’s polycystic liver disease than another type.

Contact:

Qi Qian, M.D.  507-284-2511  or  qian.qi@mayo.edu
Aleisha Chappell 507-266-8493 or chappell.aleisha@mayo.edu

Website:

NIH Study Details

 

Bosutinib for ADPKD

 

Intervention:

Drug - Bosutinib

Sponsor:

Pfizer

Study Phase:

II

Status:

Recruiting

Age Group:

18-50

Enrollment goal:

275

Description:

To determine if bosutinib reduces the rate of kidney enlargement in subjects with ADPKD entering the study with a total kidney volume greater than or equal to 750 cc and eGFR greater than or equal to 60 ml/min/1.73 m2;  To identify a safe and effective dose of bosutinib to be used in future studies.

Contact:

Pfizer Call Center  1.800.718.1021

Website:

NIH Study Details

 

Study to Evaluate the Long-term Efficacy and Safety of Oral Tolvaptan Tablet Regimens in Subjects with ADPKD

 

Intervention:

Drug - Tolvaptan

Sponsors:

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.

Study Phase:

III

Status:

Enrolling by invitation only

Enrollment goal:

1,500

Description:

To demonstrate whether Tolvaptan modifies ADPKD progression as measured by changes from baseline in total kidney volume (TKV) and renal function.

Website:

NIH Study Details

 

Observational Study in Patients with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (OVERTURE)

 

Observational

 

Sponsors:

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.


 
Status: Currently Enrolling
Age Group: 12-70

Enrollment goal:

3,000

Description:

The purpose of this study is to collect characteristics of patients with ADPKD across a broad population over time to better undertand disease progression (signs, symptoms and outcomes). Association of total kidney volume changes and other measures of disease progression will be determined in order to identify a population at increased risk for disease progression. The economic and quality life impact of ADPKD will be assessed. Subjects who terminated participation early from clinical trials with tolvaptan may also be followed.
Websites: NIH Study Details

 

8 Week Study of Tolvaptan Dose Forms in ADPKD (NOCTURNE)

 

Intervention:

Drug - Tolvaptan

Sponsors:

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.; Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Study Phase:

II
Status: Active
Age Group: 18-50

Enrollment goal:

180

Description:

To compare the short-term effects of two tolvaptan formulations in patients with ADPKD.
Websites: NIH Study Details

 

Randomized Clinical Trial of Triptolide Woldifii for ADPKD

 

Intervention:

Drugs - Tripterygium wilfordii, Emodin, Losartan

Sponsor:

Nanjing University School of Medicine, China

Study Phase:

II

Status:

Recruiting

Age Group:

15-70

Enrollment goal:

150

Description:

To evaluate the effectiveness of Triptolide Woldifii to slow disease progression in ADPKD by monitoring total kidney volume and changes in renal function by magnetic resonance imaging.

Contact:

Yao Xiaodan, Master  00862586030066  or  yaoxiadan@hotmail.com

Website:

NIH Study Details

 

ADPKD Pain Study

 

Intervention:

Procedure - Videothoracoscopic Splanchnicectomy (VSPL)

Sponsor:

Mayo Clinic

Study Phase:

II
Status: Recruiting

Age Group:

18 and older

Enrollment goal:

20

Description:

To evaluate the effectiveness of VSLP procedure for pain management in patients with ADPKD.

Contact:

Marie C. Hogan, M.D., Ph.D.  507-266-1963  or  hogan.marie@mayo.edu

Website:

NIH Study Details

 

Evaluation of ARPKD and Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis

 

Observational

 

Sponsor:

National Human Genome Project (NHGRI)

Status:

Recruiting

Age Group:

6 months – 80 years

Enrollment goal:

300

Description:

To collect comprehensive data on kidney and liver disease in ARPKD/CHF and follow patients over time to provide the groundwork for more focused studies and novel therapeutic interventions.

Contact:

Patient Recruitment and Public Liaison Office  1- 800-411 1222  or  prpl@mail.cc.nih.gov

Website:

NIH Study Details

 

Pilot Study of RNA as a Biomarker for ADPKD

 

Observational

 

Sponsor:

The Rogosin Institute

Study Phase:

II

Status:

Recruiting

Age Group:

18 and older

Enrollment goal:

40

Description:

To assess the potential of urine micro-RNAs as biomarkers for characterizing patients with ADPKD compared with patients with other causes of chronic kidney disease.

Contact:

Stephanie Donahue, NP  212.746.1591  or  sld9001@myp.org
Ines Chicos, CCRC  212.746.3541  or  inc9012@myp.org

Website:

NIH Study Details

 

Short-term Renal Hemodynamic Effects of Tolvaptan in subjects with ADPKD

 

Interventional

 

Sponsor:

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.

Study Phase:

I and II

Status:

Recruiting

Age Group:

18-70

Enrollment goal:

27

Description:

To determine the short-term effects of dose regimens of tolvaptan studied in patients with ADPKD at various levels of renal function.

Website:

NIH Study Details

 

Everolimus on CKD Progression ADPK

 

Interventional

 

Sponsor:

A. Manzoni Hospital

Study Phase:

II and III

Status:

Recruiting

Age Group:

18 and older

Enrollment goal:

90

Description:

To evaluate whether the administration of everolimus (1/5 mg/day) can slow the progression of chronic kidney disease in ADPKD patients.

Website:

NIH Study Details

 

Lanreotide Augogel in the Treatment of Symptomatic Polycystic Liver Disease (LOCKCYST)

 

Interventional

 

Sponsor:

Univerity of Ziekenhuizen Leven / Ipsen

Study Phase:

II and III

Status:

Recruiting

Age Group:

18 and older

Enrollment goal:

62

Description:

To evaluate the efiicacy and safety of laneotide autogel 90 mg/4 weeks in the treatment of symptomatic polycystic liver disease, including a dose escalation at month six to 120mg/4 weeks for non-responders

Website:

NIH Study Details

 

Efficacy Study of Water Drinking on PKD Progression (ESWP)

 

Observational

 

Sponsor:

Kyorin University

Status:

Recruiting

Age Group:

18-65

Enrollment goal:

20

Description:

To evaluate the long-term effect of water diuresis induced by oral water intake on kidney volume and
renal function in ADPKD patients
Contact: Eiji Higashihara, MD +81-422-47-5511, ext 5813 or ehigashi@ks.kyorin-u.ac.jp
Kikuo Natahara, MD +81-422-47-5511, ext 7445 or kinuta@ks.kyorin-u.ac.jp

Website:

NIH Study Details

 

A Study to Investigate the Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Tolvaptan in Patients with ADPKD
(Extension of Trial 156-04-251)

 

Interventional

 

Sponsor:

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Study Phase:

III

Status:

Enrolling by invitation only

Age Group:

23 to 53

Enrollment goal:

150

Description:

To continue ADPKD patients enrolled in Trial 156-04-251 on oral Tolvaptan twice daily.

Website:

NIH Study Details

 

Core A:  The Hepato/Renal Fibrocystic Diseases Translational Resource

 

Observational

 

Sponsor:

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Collaborator: National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Status:

Recruiting

Age Group:

Up to 35 years

Enrollment goal:

200

Description:

  • To expand their comprehensive clinical database to include information from patients with hepato/renal cystic diseases.
  • To identify genetic mutations in children with ARPKD and other hepato/renal cystic diseases.
  • To establish a human tissue resource from those with hepato/renal cystic diseases for research studies.
  • To develop a comprehensive informational resource for ARPKD and other hepato/renal cystic disease Families.

Website:

NIH Study Details

 

Somatostatin Analogues as a Volume Reducing Treatment of Polycystic Livers (RESOLVE)

 

Observational

Drug - Lanreotide

Sponsor:

Radboud University
Collaborator: Ipsen Pharmaceutical

Status:

Recruiting

Age Group:

18 to 70

Enrollment goal:

43

Description:

To determine the effect of Lanreotide on polycystic liver and kidneys in patients with ADPKD.

Website:

NIH Study Details

 

 
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