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
- NCT05880914Recruiting
Personalized treatment study for bone disease in kidney failure
This trial looks at a personalized approach to diagnosing and treating bone problems caused by long-term kidney disease. It may help by matching treatment plans to the type of bone turnover found in your tests or biopsy.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT05793138Enrolling by invitation
Care model for older adults on dialysis at home
This trial tests a geriatric (older-adult) care approach to support people age 55+ who receive dialysis while living in the community. It may help improve how care is coordinated for older adults, including those with mild to moderate memory or thinking problems.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 55 years+ - NCT05655325Recruiting
Exercise program to improve thinking in older adults with mild memory trouble
This study tests whether a supervised exercise plan can improve executive thinking (like planning and task control) in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Researchers also look for brain changes using an MRI.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 55 years+ - NCT05279742Enrolling by invitationPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drug to boost a hormone system in HFpEF
This early-phase trial tests a treatment that aims to improve the “natriuretic peptide” hormone system in people with HFpEF (heart failure with preserved pumping strength). It may help reduce symptoms and improve heart and fluid pressure behavior, especially in certain related conditions like kidney disease.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT05273424Enrolling by invitation
Study of outcomes for people on long-term dialysis
This study looks at health outcomes for people living with chronic kidney disease who have been on hemodialysis for more than 90 days. It may help doctors better understand what to expect over time and how dialysis care can be improved in Brazil.
Pelotas, Rio Grande do SulAges 18 years+ - NCT05173714RecruitingPhase 2
Sit Less and Move More program for people with CKD
This Phase 2 study tests a program to help people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) sit less and move more, plus a medication (semaglutide) for those who qualify. It may help improve health and day-to-day activity while monitoring safety closely.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 20 years+ - NCT04984226RecruitingPhase 2
Sodium bicarbonate for kidney disease energy and acidity
This trial studies whether taking sodium bicarbonate changes “energy” in cells and improves metabolic acidosis (an acid build-up) in people with moderate-to-severe chronic kidney disease. You may be able to join if your kidney function and blood bicarbonate levels fit their targets and you meet safety rules.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 21–85 - NCT04592640RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Amniotic stem cell treatment for calciphylaxis
This early-phase study tests a stem cell therapy made from amniotic (placenta) tissue for people with calciphylaxis. If you qualify, the goal is to see whether this treatment is safe and potentially helpful for this rare, painful condition.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT04522765Recruiting
Tracking daily blood pressure patterns in people at high heart risk
This study measures how your blood pressure changes across the day in people at higher risk of heart and blood vessel disease. It may help researchers understand why blood pressure patterns vary, which could guide better prevention or care.
EdinburghAges 18–90 - NCT03524222Recruiting
Home hospital care for adults after sudden illness
This trial tests whether certain adults can safely receive hospital-level care at home instead of staying in the hospital, using a home care team. It may help you recover in your own home if your condition fits their plan and you have support at home.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT02132741Recruiting
Eye imaging study in people with kidney disease
This study uses a painless eye scan to learn more about how kidney disease may be linked to eye changes. It may help improve understanding and future care for people with chronic kidney disease and/or high blood pressure.
Edinburgh, MidlothianAges 18–80 - NCT01644903Recruiting
Checking biomarkers after a liver transplant
This study follows people who are getting a liver transplant (including repeat transplants) to monitor changes in their body using test results. It may help doctors understand how patients are doing after transplant and improve care over time.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT01016613Enrolling by invitation
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.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges Any age - NCT06198309Recruiting
Predicting worsening COPD in severe patients
This study builds a tool to predict which COPD patients are likely to have worsening symptoms. It may help your doctor better manage your care if you have severe COPD.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 40–85 - 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.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–55 - NCT06656988RecruitingPhase 3
Saving kidney function during leg artery treatment with carbon dioxide
This trial tests if using carbon dioxide gas instead of standard dye during a leg artery procedure can protect the kidneys. It is for people with blocked leg arteries who also have reduced kidney function.
InnsbruckAges 18 years+ - NCT06809075Recruiting
Stem cell therapy to help highly sensitized patients get a kidney transplant
This trial tests if a special stem cell treatment (using your own stem cells) can reset your immune system so you can accept a kidney from a deceased donor, even if you have very high antibody levels that make it hard to find a match. It's for people who have been waiting a long time and haven't had a transplant offer.
BarcelonaAges 18–65 - NCT02699736Enrolling by invitation
HIV and hepatitis C study in European adults
This study follows people living with HIV who also have hepatitis C antibodies, to better understand how HIV and hepatitis C affect health over time. You may be able to join if you meet the age and enrollment requirements, even if your hepatitis C virus level is currently undetectable.
Buenos AiresAges 16 years+ - NCT07098351Recruiting
A trial for a new itchy skin medicine for people on peritoneal dialysis
This trial tests if a medication called nalfurafine hydrochloride (taken as a tablet that melts in your mouth) can help reduce moderate to severe itching in people receiving peritoneal dialysis for chronic kidney disease.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–85 - NCT06989320Recruiting
Oxalate production in calcium oxalate stone formers
This study looks at how the body makes oxalate (a natural substance that can form kidney stones) in people who have had calcium oxalate stones. You will eat a special diet and stop supplements for a short time to help researchers understand stone formation.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–80 - NCT06330246Recruiting
Testing a gut bacteria treatment for calcium oxalate kidney stones
This study tests whether giving a specific gut bacteria can help people with calcium oxalate kidney stones. It looks at whether the bacteria can change how the body processes oxalate, which may reduce stone formation.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–80 - NCT07509606Recruiting
Whole body vibration for healthy adults and COPD patients
This study tests if a vibrating platform can help people with COPD and healthy adults. You stand on a machine that gently vibrates to improve muscle function and breathing.
TainanAges 18 years+ - NCT07288554RecruitingPhase 1
Study of BBT002 for healthy people and COPD patients
This trial tests an experimental drug called BBT002 in healthy volunteers and people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a lung condition that makes breathing hard. It aims to see if the drug is safe and how the body processes it.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–75 - NCT07140328RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new inhaler for COPD symptoms
This trial tests two forms of a new medication (HSK39004) in people with COPD. The goal is to see if they help improve breathing and are safe. Eligible participants must be between 40 and 80, have moderate to severe COPD, and be able to stop other COPD treatments during the study.
Nanchang, JiangsuAges 40–80
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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.