Clinical trials · California
Chronic kidney disease clinical trials in California
We’re tracking 43 recruiting chronic kidney disease studies with a site in California — including Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in California
- NCT05465044Recruiting
Twice-weekly dialysis for veterans starting kidney treatment
This study compares starting hemodialysis two times per week versus three times per week for veterans in their first year of dialysis. It aims to see if a less frequent schedule can be just as safe and effective for those who still make urine.
Long Beach, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - 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.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 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.
Palo Alto, 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.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07391904Enrolling by invitation
Testing lab result communication for older adults
This study tests a tool designed to help older adults understand their lab results more easily. Researchers want to see if the tool improves patient understanding and engagement.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 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.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - 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.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges birth–18 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.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 6–18 - 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+ - NCT05525507RecruitingPhase 1
Test early immune-tolerance treatment for matched kidney transplant patients
This Phase 1 study tests a treatment plan given after a kidney transplant to help the immune system stay calm and reduce the risk of rejection. Participants must have a well-functioning kidney transplant from a closely matched living donor and meet health and safety requirements.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06001827Recruiting
Study of a wrap to help new dialysis access points heal
This trial tests a special wrap placed around a new arm access point for dialysis (called an AV fistula) to see if it helps the access stay healthy and work better. It is for people who need a new AV fistula for kidney dialysis.
Garden Grove, CaliforniaAges 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.
San Ramon, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06877169Recruiting
Staged heart and kidney transplant study
This study compares two ways of doing a combined heart and kidney transplant. It looks at doing the surgeries in separate stages instead of all at once, to see if that is safer or works better.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06907147Recruiting
Renal denervation for uncontrolled high blood pressure
This trial tests a procedure called renal denervation to lower blood pressure in people whose medication isn't enough. It uses a special catheter to calm nerves near the kidneys that may be overactive.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT07024823RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of AZD4248 in healthy people and those with kidney disease and diabetes
This trial tests an experimental drug called AZD4248 to see if it's safe for healthy people and for people with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes. It also checks if a home device can accurately measure kidney function.
Glendale, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT06583395Enrolling by invitation
Meditation retreat study with fitness tracker
This trial studies people attending a 7-day meditation retreat to see how meditation affects well-being. You will wear a fitness tracker and answer surveys.
Palm Desert, CaliforniaAges 21 years+ - NCT05514184Enrolling by invitation
Diet coaching for diabetes and kidney disease to delay dialysis
This study tests a plant-focused diet plan to help people with diabetes and moderately to severely reduced kidney function avoid or delay needing dialysis. You would get diet instructions based on your random group and have several follow-up visits and check-ins over 6 months.
Torrance, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05161078Enrolling by invitation
Studies CARPEDIEM care for newborns and babies in participating hospitals
This trial looks at how to improve outcomes for newborns and infants who receive CARPEDIEM as part of routine hospital care. It aims to see whether an interdisciplinary team approach can make treatment safer and more effective.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT07355296RecruitingPhase 2
Testing BI 764198 in adults and teens with kidney disease
This study tests an investigational drug (BI 764198) in adults and teens with different types of kidney disease. The goal is to see if the drug can help slow kidney damage. You may be able to join if your kidney function is at a certain level, you are on stable blood pressure medications, and you haven't had recent strong immune treatments.
Glendale, CaliforniaAges 12 years+ - 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.
Huntington Beach, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT06217302RecruitingPhase 3
Sotagliflozin for kidney protection in type 1 diabetes
This study tests whether sotagliflozin (a pill that helps control blood sugar and protects the kidneys) can slow down kidney function decline in people with type 1 diabetes and diabetic kidney disease. You may qualify if you have had type 1 diabetes for at least 8 years, have moderate kidney damage, and are on standard treatments.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - 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.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 65 years+ - NCT06933472RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new phosphate binder for dialysis patients
This trial tests a new drug called AP301 to lower high phosphate levels in people on dialysis. It's designed to help control phosphate, which can be hard to manage with diet and current medications.
San Dimas, CaliforniaAges 12 years+ - NCT07153939Recruiting
Study of a new device to create dialysis access
This trial tests a new device called the Velocity pAVF System that creates a connection between a vein and artery in your arm for hemodialysis. If you need dialysis now or within the next 6 months, this could be a new option for you.
Concord, CaliforniaAges 18–80
Chronic kidney disease trials by city in California
Where these studies are running in California
Institutions with a site for the recruiting chronic kidney disease studies listed above.
- North America Research Institute · 4 studies
- University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) · 4 studies
- University of California, San Francisco · 3 studies
- Academic Medical Research Institute · 2 studies
- Amicis Research Center · 2 studies
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · 2 studies
- Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford · 2 studies
- Research Site · 2 studies
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.
Chronic kidney disease trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there chronic kidney disease clinical trials in California?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 43 recruiting chronic kidney disease studies with a site in California, 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 in California?
- 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 California to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in California, 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.
Not the right time?
New chronic kidney disease studies open in California regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.