A Study to See if Tolvaptan Can Delay Dialysis in Infants and Children Who at Enrollment Are 28 Days to Less Than 12 Weeks Old With Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease (ARPKD)

Overview

About this study

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of tolvaptan on the need for renal replacement therapy in pediatric subjects with autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD).

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male or female subjects between 28 days and < 12 weeks of age, inclusive.
  • Must have clinical and imaging features that are consistent with a diagnosis of ARPKD with all the following characteristics:
    • Nephromegaly (> 2 standard deviations from age appropriate standard via ultrasound);
    • Multiple renal cysts;
    • History of oligohydramnios or anhydramnios.
  • Ability for parent or guardian to provide written, informed consent prior to initiation of any trial-related procedures, and ability, in the opinion of the principal investigator, to comply with all the requirements of the trial.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Premature birth (≤ 32 weeks gestational age).
  • Anuria or RRT.
  • Evidence of syndromic conditions associated with renal cysts (other than ARPKD).
  • Abnormal liver function tests including ALT and AST, > 1.2 × ULN.
  • Parents with renal cystic disease.
  • Need for chronic diuretic use.
  • Cannot be monitored for fluid balance.
  • Critical electrolyte imbalances, as determined by the investigator.
  • Has or at risk of having significant hypovolemia as determined by investigator.
  • Clinically significant anemia, as determined by investigator.
  • Severe systolic dysfunction defined as ejection fraction < 14%.
  • Serum sodium levels < 130 mmol/L.
  • Cannot be taking any other experimental medications.
  • Require ventilator support.
  • Taking medications known to induce CYP3A4.
  • Having an infection including viral that would require therapy disruptive to IMP dosing.
  • Platelet count < 50,000 µL.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Christian Hanna, M.D., M.S.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Charles Madsen CCRP

(507) 266-9391

Madsen.Charles@mayo.edu

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