Polycystic Kidney Disease Repository

Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, United States

Overview
The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) is establishing a biorepository of blood and urine samples from adults with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD).
The goal of this repository is to provide specimens to investigators for the discovery of biomarkers that may help to monitor PKD progression and/or determine the effectiveness of new treatments.

Participation details
Participants will provide a fasting blood and urine sample. Undergo height, weight, and blood pressure measurements. A health and medical history questionnaire is also a part of participation. A single one hour visit is required. Participants will receive $50 as compensation for the visit.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Ages 18 to 70 years old
  • Diagnosed with PKD
  • Has had an MRI or CT scan of the kidneys within the last 5 years

Location
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, KS 66103

For more information, please contact PKD@kumc.edu or call 913-588-0053