Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease

This trial tests the safety of tolvaptan, a drug that helps the body remove extra water, in 20 children aged 28 days to 18 years with autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD). The goal is to see if the drug can slow kidney function decline and reduce the need for dia…

This study is testing a new blood test that can diagnose single-gene disorders in unborn babies using a sample from the mother. The test looks at fetal DNA found in the mother's blood, which is safer than traditional invasive methods that carry a small risk of miscarriage. Resear…

This study compares two types of ultrasound-guided nerve blocks for pain control after open kidney removal surgery. Ninety adults will receive either a rhomboid intercostal sub-serratus plane block or an external oblique intercostal block. Researchers will measure how long it tak…

This study tests whether letting a bladder catheter fall out on its own (passive removal) is better than having a nurse pull it out (active removal) after urological surgery. 160 men will be randomly assigned to one method. Researchers will measure satisfaction, pain, and anxiety…

This study is creating a central database and tissue bank for rare diseases affecting the kidneys and liver, such as ARPKD and Joubert syndrome. Researchers will collect medical information, genetic samples, and tissues from 200 participants to help doctors and scientists better …

This study is for older adults, including those in the hospital or with low priority care needs. Researchers want to see if newer methods, like body scans and blood tests, can better detect malnutrition and kidney problems than current standard tests. The goal is to make diagnosi…

This study tests a new method to help patients understand complex spine or prostate surgeries before they agree to them. Instead of just reading a form, patients watch multimedia content and answer questions to check their understanding. The goal is to see if this approach makes …

This study looks at how well three AI models—ChatGPT, Gemini, and Deepseek—can diagnose and suggest treatments for urology diseases. Researchers will use 800 past patient records from four hospitals to check the AI's accuracy and usefulness. The goal is to understand if AI can he…

This study aims to develop better MRI-based tools to measure kidney disease progression in people with Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease (ARPKD), a serious genetic condition with no approved treatments. Researchers will enroll 45 ARPKD patients and 15 healthy voluntee…