Trial Information

Summary: Evaluation of the mechanisms causing high blood pressure in people with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease. Male/female at least 18 years of age who have been diagnosed with ADPKD.

The Rogosin Institute Susan R. Knafel Polycystic Kidney Disease Center is evaluating the mechanisms causing high blood pressure in people with polycystic kidney disease.

You may qualify for this study if you are:

• Male or female at least 18 years of age.
• Have been diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease
• Willing to stay overnight in the hospital
• Willing to take one dose of a blood pressure pill for the 2 consecutive days that you are in the hospital
• Willing to temporarily discontinue your current blood pressure medications while under close supervision

If you qualify, you will receive at no cost, study related:

• Physical examination
• Chest X-Ray
• Electrocardiogram
• Echocardiogram
• MRI of kidneys and liver
• Lab tests including a genetic test to identify your type of polycystic kidney disease

If you would like to learn more about participating in this study, please send an e-mail message using the form below.