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 tests whether adding dapagliflozin (a diabetes drug) to standard care reduces protein leakage in the urine of children with hereditary kidney diseases. About 44 children will receive either dapagliflozin plus standard care or standard care alone for 12 weeks, then swit…

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 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 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…