Do you or your child have kidney problems?
If so, check out if you or your child might be eligible to join this study.
About APOL1-mediated kidney disease
Not all types of kidney disease are caused by diabetes. There is one type, known as APOL1-mediated kidney disease, that is caused by variations in the APOL1 protein. We all have the APOL1 protein; however, some people carry a changed type of APOL1 protein due to DNA variations, which increases the risk of developing chronic kidney disease. This study specifically focuses on people with African ancestry because the risk of having this variation is more common among people with African roots.
Therefore, this study might be of interest for people of African descent, including those identifying as African, Black, Caribbean, Sub-Saharan African and Latin American (Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, or South or Central American).
If you think that you or your child might have the risk of this variation, consider joining this research study.
Don’t worry if you live further away – travel costs may be reimbursed and there might be the option to do some remote visits.
The purpose of this research study
The purpose of this study is to find out how well the study medication works in adults and children with kidney disease.
You or your child may be eligible to join, if:
- You are between 18 and 65 years old, or your child is at least 12 years old
- You or your child have kidney problems not caused by diabetes
Those who qualify will receive:
- Study-related investigational medicine at no cost
- Monitored care and support from study doctors and their healthcare teams
- Potential reimbursement for study-related travel costs and expenses
Participation in this study is without any obligation and can be ended at any time.
About research studies
Research studies are an essential part of the medical development process. Only by systematically examining research data can safer and more effective medicines be developed. Although new therapies are now successfully treating a wide range of diseases, there are still many unmet medical needs. This study has been approved by an Ethics Committee – the committee responsible for ensuring that patients are protected.
Participation in research studies is always voluntary. Participation can be cancelled at any time without giving reasons and without any disadvantages for the participant