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
- NCT06067867Recruiting
Kidney and pregnancy registry study
This study tracks the health of women with kidney problems before, during, and after pregnancy to learn how to better care for them. It is for women who have had kidney disease, high blood pressure, certain pregnancy complications, or a kidney transplant.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT05422534RecruitingPhase 3
CoQ10 plus exercise for people with advanced kidney disease
This trial tests whether a supplement called CoQ10, along with supervised exercise, can improve how the body uses energy in people on chronic dialysis. It may help with muscle function and overall health if your heart and dialysis situation are stable enough.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT04782258RecruitingPhase 3
Testing the safety of tolvaptan in children with ARPKD
This trial is for children from 28 days old up to 18 years who have a rare kidney disease called ARPKD. It will test if the drug tolvaptan is safe for them. The study helps find new treatment options for kids with this condition.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 4 weeks–18 years - NCT06917950RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Roxadustat for bone and brain health in dialysis patients
This study tests whether roxadustat, a medicine for anemia, can also help with bone problems and mood or thinking issues in people on hemodialysis.
Al Mansurah, DakahliyaAges 18 years+ - NCT06963827RecruitingPhase 3
Study of mezagitamab for IgA nephropathy
This trial tests a new drug called mezagitamab for adults with IgA nephropathy, a kidney condition. The study aims to see if this drug can help reduce protein in the urine and preserve kidney function. You may be eligible if your kidney function is above a certain level and your urine protein is high enough.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06291155RecruitingPhase 4
How SGLT2 inhibitors work in the kidneys for type 2 diabetes
This study tests how a drug called canagliflozin (an SGLT2 inhibitor) affects kidney function in people with type 2 diabetes. It involves two kidney biopsies to see how the drug works inside your kidneys, aiming to better protect kidney health.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18–80 - NCT07435844Recruiting
Spa care for kidney and urinary health in adults
This study tests whether a comprehensive spa program can help adults with chronic kidney or urinary tract conditions like infections, stones, or after surgery. It's designed for patients who have not responded well to standard medications.
Mariánské Lázně, Carlsbad RegionAges 40–70 - NCT07134595Recruiting
Comparing two peritoneal dialysis schedules in children with kidney failure
This trial tests a modified version of daily peritoneal dialysis (M-CAPD) versus the standard version (C-CAPD) for children in low-resource settings who have end-stage kidney disease. It aims to see if the modified schedule works better for clearing waste and fluid.
Manila, ErmitaAges 2–18 - NCT07472049Recruiting
Imaging plaque activity in peripheral artery disease
This trial studies plaque activity in leg arteries using a new imaging method to understand artery disease better. It may help people with peripheral artery disease get more targeted treatment.
Edinburgh, MidlothianAges 18 years+ - NCT06990672Enrolling by invitation
WeChat therapy to help kidney stone patients drink more water
This study tests if a WeChat-based digital program can help people who've had kidney stone surgery increase their daily fluid intake to prevent new stones. You might qualify if you drink less than 2.5 liters of fluid per day and use WeChat regularly.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT05213598Recruiting
Biomarker study for liver disease after Fontan surgery
This study looks for blood and/or test markers that can better show how severe liver disease is in people who had the Fontan heart procedure. It also involves medical imaging and/or a liver biopsy or related procedures to help evaluate those markers.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - 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 - NCT05917795Recruiting
Endoscopic stomach reduction for weight loss before kidney transplant
This trial tests an endoscopic procedure that helps reduce stomach size to support weight loss in people with severe kidney disease who may need a kidney transplant. It may help some patients meet transplant-center weight requirements and potentially improve readiness for transplant care.
RomeAges 18–70 - NCT07763418RecruitingPhase 1
Kidney function study of golcadomide
This study tests how a new drug, golcadomide, works in people with severe kidney problems compared to those with normal kidneys. It helps see if the drug needs different dosing for patients with kidney issues.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 18–84 - NCT05715814RecruitingPhase 3
Test diabetes-pill type medicine on kidney dialysis safety
This Phase 3 trial studies the safety of an SGLT2 inhibitor (a diabetes medication that can affect kidney fluid handling) in people on peritoneal dialysis. The goal is to see how the treatment works in your type of dialysis and whether it causes any problems.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07619547Recruiting
Bowel disease immune system study
This study is looking at how the immune system works in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. By comparing blood or tissue samples from people with and without IBD, researchers hope to find better ways to treat the disease in the future.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–85 - 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 - NCT06903559RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Roxadustat for heart and nutrition in dialysis patients
This study tests whether roxadustat can help improve heart health, nutrition, and reduce inflammation in people on hemodialysis. It may offer a new treatment option for anemia related to kidney disease.
Al Mansurah, DakahliyaAges 18 years+ - NCT05642156Recruiting
Ultrafiltration versus usual dialysis in people on hemodialysis
This study compares a specific way of removing fluid during dialysis (isolated ultrafiltration) with conventional hemodialysis. It aims to see how each approach affects blood flow and fluid shifts in people with end-stage kidney disease.
GrazAges 18 years+ - NCT00977977RecruitingPhase 2
Rituximab plus cyclosporine for membranous kidney disease
This trial tests whether rituximab (an immune-targeting medicine) plus cyclosporine (another immune medicine) can better control protein leakage in the urine for people with idiopathic membranous nephropathy. It may help reduce long-lasting kidney damage risk when standard treatments like ACE inhibitor or ARB don’t control the protein level.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–90 - NCT07403669Recruiting
Heart, kidney, and metabolic health assessment study
This trial offers a health assessment and empowerment program for adults who have heart, kidney, or metabolic conditions like diabetes or heart disease. It aims to help you better manage your health.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06285279RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-T cell therapy for hard-to-treat autoimmune kidney diseases
This trial tests a new type of cell therapy called CAR-T cells that target two proteins (BCMA and CD19) to treat autoimmune kidney diseases that are not responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if this therapy can help control the disease and improve kidney function.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–65 - NCT07825831Recruiting
Personalized heat-risk alerts for chronic conditions
This study uses AI to send personalized heat warnings to people with chronic health conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or obesity. The goal is to help you avoid heat-related health problems during the six-week program.
Gujranwala, Punjab ProvinceAges 18 years+ - NCT07788014RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new medicine for healthy adults
This study tests a new investigational drug called GV-100 to see how safe it is and how the body handles it. It is for healthy adults and will be given in different doses to find the best one.
Adelaide, South AustraliaAges 18–65
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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.