RecruitingPhase 3

HYDROchlorothiazide to PROTECT Polycystic Kidney Disease Patients and Improve Their Quality of Life

Belgium, France, Germany300 participantsStarted 2024-07-31

Plain-language summary

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is characterized by progressive formation of renal cysts which ultimately lead to a loss of renal function. Tolvaptan (a V2R antagonist) is currently the only effective treatment for preserving renal function in ADPKD. However, side-effects such as polyuria limit its tolerability and thereby the therapeutic potential. This study will test whether co-administration with hydochlorothiazide can improve V2RA efficacy (slowing kidney function decline) and tolerability (quality of life) in ADPKD. Approximately 300 patients will be enrolled.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * ADPKD diagnosis (modified Ravine criteria) * ≥18 years old * eGFR \> 25 mL/min/1.73m2 * On stable treatment with the highest tolerated dose of V2RA for a minimum of 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * Known intolerance to hydrochlorothiazide * Use of any diuretic * Orthostatic hypotension complaints or blood pressure \<105/65mmHg during screening visit * Uncontrolled hypertension (blood pressure \>160/100mmHg) * Hypokalemia (\<3.5 mmol/L) * History of active gout on maintenance preventive treatment for gout (allopurinol, desuric and/or colchicine), defined as ≥2 episodes during the last year * History of skin cancer (basal cell, squamous cell and melanoma)

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Changes in kidney function decline

Timeframe: 156 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05373264

SponsorUniversity Medical Center Groningen

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2030-07

Contact for this trial

Dr. E Meijer

+31 50 3616161 esther.meijer@umcg.nl

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