Clinical trials · Philadelphia, PA
Chronic kidney disease clinical trials in Philadelphia
We’re tracking 32 recruiting chronic kidney disease studies with a site in or near Philadelphia — including Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Philadelphia
- 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.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 6–18 - NCT06243068Enrolling by invitation
Supporting decisions about kidney care without dialysis
This study helps people with advanced chronic kidney disease explore their care options, including the choice to manage without dialysis. It provides support and information to help you and your family make a decision that fits your values.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 65 years+ - NCT05106387Recruiting
Study follow-up for people who had a kidney transplant
This study follows adults who previously received vonsetamig in an earlier study and then got a kidney transplant while enrolled. It mainly looks at what happens after the transplant and helps doctors understand outcomes over time.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–70 - 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.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 2–17 - NCT01016613Recruiting
Kidney health study that helps build a tissue and data bank
This study collects health information and biological samples to better understand kidney disease and support future kidney research. It may help your care indirectly by improving how kidney conditions are recognized and studied.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - NCT03991169RecruitingPhase 4
Oral iron for children with chronic kidney disease
This trial studies whether taking iron by mouth can improve iron levels and anemia (low red blood cell counts) in children with chronic kidney disease. It may help reduce fatigue and support normal blood-making, by comparing different approaches for children who meet specific iron test results.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 1–21 - 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.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 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.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 6 months–22 years - NCT05313165Recruiting
Stent procedure for poor blood flow in the leg ulcers and gangrene
This trial tests a new minimally invasive procedure (placing a small stent) to improve blood flow to a severely threatened foot or lower leg. It may help people whose ulcers or gangrene are not treatable with standard bypass or other surgeries.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–95 - NCT05583942Recruiting
Nerve stimulation trial for children with steroid-resistant kidney syndrome
This pilot study tests a device that stimulates nerves in the ear to help children with steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome. It may improve urine protein and kidney-related outcomes for kids whose standard steroid treatment does not work.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 3–17 - NCT05997875Recruiting
Learning about dialysis access options
This study tests a new way to teach people about hemodialysis and the access (the spot in your arm or leg where the dialysis machine connects). It is for people with advanced kidney disease who are considering hemodialysis and want to learn about their options for vascular access.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05917522RecruitingPhase 2
Biomarker-guided changes to anti-rejection medicines after kidney transplant
This Phase 2 study looks at whether blood test “biomarkers” can guide safely changing anti-rejection medicines after an ABO-compatible kidney transplant. It may help some people reduce certain medicines while keeping the new kidney protected from rejection.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–70 - 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.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–68 - 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.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges birth–2 weeks - 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.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–55 - 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.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges birth–18 years - NCT06056102RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-T cell therapy to help highly sensitized kidney transplant patients
This trial tests whether a special immune cell treatment (CAR-T cells) can lower the antibodies that make it very hard for you to receive a kidney transplant. If it works, you might become eligible for a transplant sooner.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–65 - 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.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06055608RecruitingPhase 2
Improving kidney transplant outcomes in teens and young adults
This trial tests a new approach to help teenagers and young adults keep their first kidney transplant working well. It looks at how to improve long-term success by carefully managing the immune system around the time of transplant.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 13–20 - NCT07444203Recruiting
Study of kidney tissue in diabetes-related kidney disease
This study collects and studies kidney tissue (from a biopsy or surgery) from people with diabetes-related kidney disease to learn more about the condition. You may be able to help if you've already had a kidney biopsy or certain kidney surgeries.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07446296Recruiting
Kidney transplant exercise program for older adults
This trial tests whether a special exercise program can help people on the kidney transplant waiting list get stronger and improve their health. You would use an app to follow exercise routines at home and check in with the research team.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 60 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.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 40–80 - NCT06624358Recruiting
Physical activity study for teens with chronic kidney disease
This study looks at physical activity in teens with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who are not yet on dialysis or have had a transplant. It aims to understand their current activity levels and how to help them stay active safely.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 13–18 - 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.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near Philadelphia
Institutions with a site for the recruiting chronic kidney disease studies listed above.
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · 10 studies
- University of Pennsylvania · 5 studies
- Clinical Renal Associates · 2 studies
- Penn Presbyterian Medical Center · 2 studies
- Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine · 2 studies
- Research Site · 2 studies
- Temple University Hospital · 2 studies
- Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children
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 Philadelphia?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 32 recruiting chronic kidney disease studies with a site near Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia?
- 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 Philadelphia to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Philadelphia, 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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