Clinical trials · Kansas City, MO
Chronic kidney disease clinical trials in Kansas City
We’re tracking 21 recruiting chronic kidney disease studies with a site in or near Kansas City — including Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Kansas City
- NCT07271186RecruitingPhase 2
Study of a New Drug for Diabetic Kidney Disease
This study tests an investigational drug that blocks a protein called ANGPTL3, which may help protect the kidneys in people with type 2 diabetes and diabetic kidney disease. It aims to see if the drug can reduce kidney damage and improve overall health.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 18–80 - NCT03619850RecruitingPhase 3
Ferumoxytol vs iron sucrose for child kidney anemia
This study compares two IV iron treatments—ferumoxytol and iron sucrose—to treat iron deficiency anemia in children with chronic kidney disease. It aims to see which option works better and is safe, and also to learn how each medicine behaves in the body.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 2–17 - NCT05457283RecruitingPhase 3
Finerenone safety study for children with kidney disease
This trial studies how safely finerenone works over 18 months in children and young adults with chronic kidney disease who also take an ACE inhibitor or ARB. It aims to better understand long-term side effects when used together with standard kidney blood-pressure medicines.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 1–18 - NCT00327860Recruiting
Kidney disease in children study that follows patients over time
This is a long-term study that watches children and young adults with chronic kidney disease to understand how the illness changes and to improve care. You may be asked to complete regular visits and questionnaires, and your kidney function will be tracked over time.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 6 months–22 years - NCT04741646RecruitingPhase 2
Ferric citrate for kids with chronic kidney disease
This Phase 2 study tests ferric citrate, a medicine that helps control phosphate and iron balance, in children with chronic kidney disease. It may help slow problems related to kidney disease by improving lab measures like phosphate levels.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 6–18 - NCT06823115Enrolling by invitation
Worldwide study of kidney injury in newborns
This study looks at how common acute kidney injury is in newborns in the intensive care unit. It helps doctors understand which babies are at risk and how to prevent kidney problems.
Kansas City, MissouriAges birth–2 weeks - NCT03633708RecruitingPhase 3
Etelcalcetide for children with dialysis-related overactive parathyroid hormone
This trial studies etelcalcetide in children who have chronic kidney disease and too much parathyroid hormone while on hemodialysis. It aims to safely lower the hormone levels and help manage related bone/mineral problems.
Kansas City, MissouriAges birth–18 years - NCT05334069Recruiting
Blood test study for early cancer detection in patients
This study collects blood from people with cancer and people without cancer (or with possible cancer) to test whether new blood tests can detect cancer earlier. Your blood samples help researchers evaluate how well these tests work.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 40–75 - NCT07662135RecruitingPhase 3
A study of elecoglipron for type 2 diabetes with kidney problems
This trial tests a new medicine called elecoglipron to see if it helps control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes who also have reduced kidney function. You would continue taking your current SGLT2i medication (like dapagliflozin).
Kansas City, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT06742723RecruitingPhase 3
Study of baxdrostat and dapagliflozin for kidney disease and high blood pressure
This trial tests if combining baxdrostat with dapagliflozin helps protect kidney function and reduce heart risks in people with chronic kidney disease and high blood pressure. It's for adults who are already taking standard blood pressure medications.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT06283966RecruitingPhase 3
Triple inhaler for COPD with heart risk
This study tests a triple-combination inhaler (budesonide, glycopyrronium, and formoterol) to see if it can help protect the heart and lungs in people with COPD who also have heart problems or high risk for them.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 40–80 - NCT06963827RecruitingPhase 3
Study of mezagitamab for IgA nephropathy
This trial tests a new drug called mezagitamab for adults with IgA nephropathy, a kidney condition. The study aims to see if this drug can help reduce protein in the urine and preserve kidney function. You may be eligible if your kidney function is above a certain level and your urine protein is high enough.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT06717698RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new medicine for kidney damage in chronic kidney disease
This study tests different doses of an investigational medicine (NNC0519-0130) to see if it can reduce kidney damage in people with chronic kidney disease. It may be an option for you if you have kidney impairment and either have or don't have type 2 diabetes.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT06749457RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of a new drug for healthy adults and kidney patients on dialysis
This trial tests a new drug called AZD7760 in two groups: healthy adults (Phase I) and adults with end-stage kidney disease who are on hemodialysis through a central venous catheter (Phase IIa). The goal is to see how safe the drug is and how the body processes it. This could lead to a new treatment option for people on dialysis.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 18–55 - NCT07107945RecruitingPhase 3
Study of empagliflozin for children with chronic kidney disease
This trial tests if empagliflozin, a daily pill, is safe and helps children ages 2–17 with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Your child may be eligible if they have reduced kidney function and elevated protein in their urine, and are already on stable kidney treatments.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 2–17 - NCT06712654RecruitingPhase 2
Testing AP306 for high phosphate in dialysis patients
This trial tests a new medication called AP306 for people on hemodialysis who have high blood phosphate. It aims to see if the drug is safe, tolerable, and helps lower phosphate levels.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT01893710Recruiting
Collecting children and adult belly fluid and tissue for kidney care research
This study collects samples from the belly (related to the peritoneal lining) to build a “biobank” for future research. It may help patients and families by improving understanding of kidney disease and kidney dialysis-related health issues.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 1 day–90 years - NCT06830629RecruitingPhase 2
MZE829 for APOL1 kidney disease
This trial tests an experimental drug called MZE829 for people with kidney disease linked to the APOL1 gene. It aims to see if the drug can help protect kidney function.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18–68 - NCT06531824RecruitingPhase 3
Heart and kidney protection study for chronic kidney disease
This study tests a new medicine (BI 690517) combined with empagliflozin to see if it can help protect the heart and kidneys in people with chronic kidney disease. It may slow down kidney disease progression and reduce heart risks.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18 years+ - NCT06902558RecruitingPhase 2
Study of ABBV-CLS-628 for adults with polycystic kidney disease
This trial tests a new drug, ABBV-CLS-628, for people with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). The goal is to see if it slows kidney function decline and is safe to use.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18–55 - NCT06919003RecruitingPhase 2
Improving kidney transplant with a single injection of a protective protein
This trial tests whether a single injection of C1 esterase inhibitor into a donated kidney during preservation can improve transplant outcomes. It is for adults on dialysis waiting for a deceased-donor kidney who meet specific blood and tissue matching requirements.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18–75
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Chronic kidney disease trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near Kansas City
Institutions with a site for the recruiting chronic kidney disease studies listed above.
- Children's Mercy Kansas City · 8 studies
- Research Site · 5 studies
- Clinical Research Consultants · 3 studies
- University of Kansas Medical Center · 2 studies
- Heartland Regional Medical Center
- Johnson County Clinical Trials
- Kansas City Veterans Affairs Medical Center
- Kansas University Medical Center
What taking part in a chronic kidney disease study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
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Common questions
- Are there chronic kidney disease clinical trials near Kansas City?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 21 recruiting chronic kidney disease studies with a site near Kansas City, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a chronic kidney disease study near Kansas City?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Kansas City to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Kansas City, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a chronic kidney disease trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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