Kidney drug tolvaptan monitored in 1,800 patients: real-world results show promise

NCT ID NCT02847624

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study followed 1,802 people in Japan with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) who were taking tolvaptan. The goal was to see how safe and effective the drug is in everyday medical practice. Researchers measured kidney volume changes and checked for liver side effects. The study helps doctors understand how well tolvaptan works outside of controlled clinical trials.

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Locations

  • Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

    Tokyo, Japan

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