The IMPEDE-PKD study focus is:
Testing whether metformin, an existing medicine for diabetes, can prevent decreases in kidney function for people with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD).
Do you or anyone you know have Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)?
The IMPEDE-PKD Team are inviting people who have ADPKD, who are between 18 and 70 years old, and are not taking metformin (a medicine for diabetes) to consider a research study.
IMPEDE-PKD are studying whether metformin is helpful in protecting kidney function for people with ADPKD.
This research study will involve:
- taking medication (metformin or sugar pill) for 2 years and 3 months
- having regular health review including blood and urine tests
- filling out questionnaires about health and symptoms.
During the research study, you will meet a study nurse 4 times in-person and 9 time over the phone or video call (based on your preference). Each meeting will be 30 to 60 minutes long.
If you are, or someone you know, who would like to be part of this study, please contact Rachel:
impede-pkd.nz@otago.ac.nz or 03 244 1979 or 0221 351 300
Alternatively, please visit https://kidneytrials.com/impede-pkd/ to get involved.
