Clinical trials
Chronic kidney disease clinical trials
A gradual loss of kidney function over time. We’re tracking 561 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07547878Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Starting four kidney-protective medicines together for type 2 diabetes
This study looks at whether starting four recommended medications all at once—instead of one by one—is safe and better for protecting the kidneys in people with type 2 diabetes and early kidney damage. You would receive all four medicines together and be closely monitored by the study team.
Temple, TexasAges 18–84 - NCT07515794Enrolling by invitation
Long-term follow-up for transplant access study participants
This is a follow-up study for people who already participated in the STEPS research project about improving fairness in organ transplants. Researchers want to track how participants are doing over time and learn more about transplant outcomes.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18–75 - NCT07499856Enrolling by invitation
Exercise and mindfulness during dialysis
This trial tests whether combining exercise with mindfulness (a mental relaxation technique) during dialysis sessions can improve well-being. You watch videos that guide you through exercises and mindfulness while receiving treatment.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 18 years+ - NCT07481526Recruiting
Chronic kidney disease registry study
This study is collecting information from people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) to understand how the disease progresses over time. It does not test any new treatments, so you keep your usual care.
Anning, Yunnan - South RegionAges Any age - NCT07437729Recruiting
Glycocalyx and stress in blood vessel health
This study looks at how a protective layer inside your blood vessels (called the glycocalyx) and stress in the body relate to blood pressure and kidney health. Doctors want to compare people with high blood pressure and different stages of kidney damage to healthy volunteers.
OsijekAges 18 years+ - NCT05356325Recruiting
Testing FGF23 in anemia with and without kidney disease
This study looks at a blood hormone called FGF23 and whether it is linked to heart (cardiovascular) problems in people with anemia. It also compares people with anemia who do and do not have chronic kidney disease, which may help researchers understand risk and targets.
CórdobaAges 18–85 - NCT05359263RecruitingPhase 2
Dapagliflozin for kidney disease to improve heart structure
This Phase 2 study tests whether dapagliflozin can improve heart structure and function in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Dapagliflozin is a kidney-heart medicine that may affect how the heart changes over time, measured by heart scans.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT07413315Recruiting
Kidney rehab program for dialysis patients after hospital stay
This study tests a special exercise and education program for people on daily hemodialysis (a type of kidney treatment) who have recently been in the hospital. The goal is to see if this program helps you recover and feel better.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT05989659Recruiting
Transitioning to Home or In-Center Dialysis
This trial compares transitioning to home dialysis versus in-center dialysis for people with advanced kidney disease. It aims to find which option leads to better outcomes and quality of life.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT05858437Recruiting
Testing propionic acid to improve immune function in children with kidney failure
This study tests whether propionic acid can help the immune system work differently in children with advanced chronic kidney disease who receive regular dialysis. It may help regulate immune cells, aiming for better immune function while keeping you medically stable.
BerlinAges 12–20 - NCT07374042RecruitingPhase 3
A supplement to protect muscle in advanced kidney disease
This trial tests whether a special diet supplement (Ketoanalogue) can help protect your muscles while you follow a moderate protein diet. It is for people with chronic kidney disease stage 4 or 5 who are not on dialysis or have not had a kidney transplant.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18–100 - NCT06671535Recruiting
Dialysis filter for itching in hemodialysis patients
This study tests a special type of dialysis filter (made of PMMA) to see if it can reduce severe itching and improve quality of life for people on long-term dialysis. If you have bothersome itching that standard treatment hasn't helped, this trial might be an option for you.
Saint PetersburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06727409RecruitingPhase 4
Triple therapy for type 2 diabetes and kidney disease
This study tests whether adding a non-steroidal mineralocorticoid antagonist to your current type 2 diabetes and kidney disease medications (SGLT2i and ACEi/ARB) is cost-effective. It may help preserve kidney function and reduce heart risks.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT07333313Recruiting
Study of oral medicine and probiotics for kidney disease in diabetes
This trial tests if an oral medication that absorbs toxins plus probiotics can reduce inflammation and slow kidney damage in people with diabetes-related kidney disease (DKD). It may help those with mild to severe kidney function loss.
Taipei, TaiwanAges 20 years+ - NCT07317310Recruiting
Joint health and weight loss study for knee osteoarthritis patients
This trial tests a joint health program for people with knee osteoarthritis and a BMI of 27 or higher. The goal is to see if it can improve knee pain and help with weight management.
Taipei, TaiwanAges 18–75 - NCT07283926Enrolling by invitation
Restorative meals at home for older adults on dialysis
This trial tests if providing supportive meals at home can improve nutrition and health for older adults (60+) with chronic kidney disease who are on hemodialysis and from low-income, food-insecure households in Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala LumpurAges 60 years+ - NCT06886282Recruiting
How colon cancer and kidney disease are linked: a imaging and gene study
This trial uses advanced imaging and genetic tests to understand how colon cancer and chronic kidney disease may be connected. It may help decide the best treatment for people with both conditions.
NaplesAges 18 years+ - NCT07248891Enrolling by invitation
Type 2 diabetes study in Mexico
This study looks at factors related to type 2 diabetes in adults receiving care at family medicine clinics in three Mexican states. It may help improve understanding of diabetes management.
Mexico City, Mexico CityAges 18 years+ - NCT07237451Recruiting
Heart and kidney study of SGLT2 inhibitors
This study looks at whether a type of diabetes medicine called SGLT2 inhibitors (also known as flozins) can help protect the heart and kidneys in people with both heart failure with preserved pumping function and moderate chronic kidney disease, with or without diabetes.
IașiAges 18 years+ - NCT07210710Recruiting
Education and support program for early-stage kidney disease
This study tests a program that provides education, support, and guidance to help people with early-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) better understand their condition and manage their health. If you have diabetes and stage 3 CKD, this program may help you stay healthier and prevent the disease from getting worse.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07203287RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing muscle relaxants in kidney disease patients during surgery
This trial compares two muscle relaxants, rocuronium and cisatracurium, to see which causes fewer complications in people with chronic kidney disease (not on dialysis) who need general anesthesia. If you have kidney disease and are having surgery that requires a breathing tube, this study may help determine the safer drug for you.
Galveston, TexasAges 18–80 - NCT06929169RecruitingPhase 2
SGLT2 inhibitor heart health study in dialysis patients
This study tests whether a medicine called an SGLT2 inhibitor (a type of diabetes drug also used for heart failure) affects the heart and blood vessels in people with kidney failure who are on dialysis. It will help doctors understand if this medicine is safe and helpful for dialysis patients.
Buenos Aires, Buenos AiresAges 18–70 - NCT05018845RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a donated stem cell treatment for chronic kidney disease
This early study (Phase 1) tests whether an intravenously given, donated stem cell product is safe for people with chronic kidney disease. It mainly looks at side effects and whether the treatment can be given without harming you.
St John'sAges Any age - NCT06932042Recruiting
Protein-controlled diet for kidney disease management
This trial tests a low-protein diet (called PLADO) to help manage chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages 3–5. It aims to slow kidney decline and improve nutrition. You may join if your kidney function is stable and your blood sugar and blood pressure are under control.
BeirutAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for chronic kidney disease?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 561 recruiting chronic kidney disease studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a chronic kidney disease trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a chronic kidney disease trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
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.