Clinical Trial: Genetic Testing in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: RECRUITING
Condition: ADPKD
Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
Official Title: Using Culturally-sensitive Discussions and Genetic Testing to Improve Access to Early Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease Care and Improve Health Disparities
Brief Summary:
Individuals with a diagnosis of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) often have a family history of the condition although up to 10-15% of cases are sporadic mutations.The investigators recently conducted an analysis of the investigators clinic population to determine percentages of individuals who have undergone kidney imaging and genetic testing and determined total numbers of patients eligible for tolvaptan and those currently active on tolvaptan.The study team found large racial discrepancies…
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