Clinical trials · San Diego, CA
Chronic kidney disease clinical trials in San Diego
We’re tracking 12 recruiting chronic kidney disease studies with a site in or near San Diego — including Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near San Diego
- 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.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges birth–2 weeks - 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.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 40–80 - 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.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 1–18 - 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.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 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.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 13–20 - NCT07753993RecruitingPhase 3
Study of elecoglipron for chronic kidney disease
This trial tests an investigational medicine called elecoglipron for people with chronic kidney disease. It aims to see if it can improve kidney health compared to a placebo (inactive pill) and may be an option for those already on standard blood pressure and kidney protective medications.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07231679RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of IGT-303 for diabetic kidney disease
This study tests an investigational drug called IGT-303 in people with chronic kidney disease caused by type 2 diabetes. It aims to see if the drug is safe and helpful for slowing kidney damage.
Chula Vista, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - 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.
Chula Vista, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04671771Recruiting
Testing a new graft for hemodialysis access in kidney failure
This study tests whether an “AV graft” implant works safely and well for people with end-stage kidney disease who need hemodialysis. It may help your dialysis access last and work better, compared with current expectations for AV grafts.
La Mesa, CaliforniaAges 18–90 - NCT05832229RecruitingPhase 2
Liver cirrhosis network rosuvastatin trial
This study tests whether the drug rosuvastatin, a cholesterol-lowering medicine, can improve liver health in people with cirrhosis. If you have compensated cirrhosis (no recent serious liver problems), you might be able to join.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - 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.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18–95 - NCT07241390RecruitingPhase 3
Study of orforglipron for heart and kidney health.
This trial tests if orforglipron can reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, or kidney failure in people with heart disease or chronic kidney disease.
TijuanaAges 50 years+
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Where these studies are running near San Diego
Institutions with a site for the recruiting chronic kidney disease studies listed above.
- Research Site · 3 studies
- Balboa Nephrology - Chula Vista
- California Institute of Renal Research
- Centro de Investigacion Cardiovascular y Metabólica
- Rady Children's Hospital San Diego - Cardiology
- Rady Children's Hospital/UCSD
- Sharp Center for Research
- UCSD Rady Children's Hospital (Site #: 71037)
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.
Looking wider? See all recruiting chronic kidney disease studies in California.
Common questions
- Are there chronic kidney disease clinical trials near San Diego?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 12 recruiting chronic kidney disease studies with a site near San Diego, 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 San Diego?
- 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 San Diego to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near San Diego, 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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