Clinical trials · Washington, D.C., DC
Chronic kidney disease clinical trials in Washington, D.C.
We’re tracking 44 recruiting chronic kidney disease studies with a site in or near Washington, D.C. — including Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Washington, D.C.
- NCT00001971Recruiting
Evaluation of patients with liver disease
This research study evaluates people with liver disease or at risk for liver disease, and compares them with healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand liver disease and improve how doctors diagnose and treat it.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2–100 - NCT00071526Recruiting
How the body loses vitamin C in diabetes
This study looks at why people with diabetes may lose more vitamin C in their urine than people without diabetes. By understanding this difference, researchers hope to better understand how diabetes affects the body's nutrition.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–65 - NCT03884075RecruitingPhase 2
Semaglutide study for fatty liver and how sugar affects the liver
This Phase 2 study tests how semaglutide (a diabetes medication also used for weight) affects fatty liver and the liver’s response to sugar. It may help people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease understand whether the drug improves liver fat and related changes.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT05398783Recruiting
Study of how metabolism and body composition change over time
This natural history study follows people to understand how metabolism and body composition vary in health and disease. It may help researchers better measure metabolic changes and understand who is at risk as health and treatments change.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2–99 - NCT05996536Recruiting
Fat labeling study in familial partial lipodystrophy
This study tests a safe way to label fat (triglycerides) in people with a rare condition called familial partial lipodystrophy (FPL), where fat is missing in some areas. It involves two small fat biopsies, one from the belly and one from the thigh, to understand how the body handles fat.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–65 - NCT06092333RecruitingPhase 2
New combo therapy for chronic hepatitis B
This trial tests a new medicine (VIR-2218) combined with a standard injection (peginterferon) to see if it can better control chronic hepatitis B. It may be an option if your virus levels are low and you haven't had recent treatment.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–65 - NCT07191561Recruiting
Liver fat and alcohol use disorder study
This trial looks at how the liver processes fat in people with alcohol use disorder. It may help find better ways to treat liver problems related to drinking.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT07223502RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two treatments for high blood pressure and kidney disease
This trial tests if a new treatment combination (finerenone plus a water pill) works better than a standard fixed-dose combination for people with both high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease. It aims to find which option provides more clinical benefit.
Vienna, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07222917RecruitingPhase 2
Dapagliflozin with baxdrostat for kidney disease and high blood pressure
This trial tests if adding dapagliflozin to baxdrostat (a new blood pressure drug) reduces protein in urine better than baxdrostat alone in people with chronic kidney disease and high blood pressure. It aims to find a more effective way to protect kidney health.
Woodbridge, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - 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.
Manassas, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05828823Recruiting
Two-times-a-week dialysis for new patients
This study tests whether starting dialysis at twice a week, instead of the usual three times, is safe and effective for people who still have some kidney function. If the kidneys still make urine and clear waste, being on dialysis less often may maintain that function longer.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT04334707Recruiting
Study kidney damage in people with long-term diabetes
This study is looking at different kidney health patterns in people with diabetes, especially diabetic kidney disease and people who have not developed kidney damage despite long-term diabetes. It may help researchers understand why kidney problems happen—and what protective factors might prevent them.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 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.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–90 - NCT06607913Recruiting
Exercise after hospitalization for kidney patients
This study tests whether a personalized exercise program can help adults over 55 with chronic kidney disease regain strength and mobility after a hospital stay.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 55 years+ - 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.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 12 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.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–70 - 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.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 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.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 2–17 - 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.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–70 - 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.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+
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Chronic kidney disease trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near Washington, D.C.
Institutions with a site for the recruiting chronic kidney disease studies listed above.
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center · 7 studies
- Johns Hopkins Hospital · 4 studies
- Johns Hopkins University · 3 studies
- Research Site · 2 studies
- Baltimore VA Medical Center
- Kidney and Hypertension Specialists, PLLC
- MedStar Health
- Sarfez Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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 Washington, D.C.?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 44 recruiting chronic kidney disease studies with a site near Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C.?
- 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 Washington, D.C. to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Washington, D.C., 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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