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
- NCT07493642Recruiting
Video health program for chronic kidney disease patients
This trial tests whether watching educational videos about exercise and staying active can improve physical fitness for people with early to moderate chronic kidney disease. You can take part from home using a smartphone, tablet, or computer.
New Taipei City, Taishan DistrictAges 20 years+ - NCT07494266Recruiting
Potassium in plant-based diet for kidney patients
This trial tests whether a plant-based diet with more potassium is safe for people with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) compared to a plant-based diet with less potassium. It may help you understand how to manage your potassium levels while eating more plants.
Huddinge, Stockholm LänAges 20–85 - NCT07494409RecruitingPhase 3
A new oral medicine for anemia in dialysis patients
This trial tests a new oral medicine (AND017) for people on dialysis who have anemia (low red blood cells). It may help reduce the need for injections of standard anemia medicines.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT07487727RecruitingPhase 3
Study of an experimental anemia drug for chronic kidney disease patients not on dialysis
This trial tests an oral medication (AND017) for anemia caused by chronic kidney disease. It aims to improve red blood cell levels without needing dialysis or current anemia treatments.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07483372RecruitingPhase 1
SC101 injection for resistant hypertension with kidney disease
This early-phase trial tests an injection called SC101 into the fat around your kidney. It aims to help lower blood pressure in people whose hypertension is poorly controlled despite multiple medications and who have moderate to severe chronic kidney disease.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 18–65 - NCT05515367RecruitingPhase 4
Real-world safety study of desidustat for kidney anemia
This study tracks the real-world safety of desidustat in adults with anemia caused by chronic kidney disease (CKD). It’s meant to see whether the medicine is safe when used in everyday care, not just in tightly controlled settings.
Sheikhpura, BiharAges 18–85 - NCT07469540Recruiting
Exercise to lower heart risk in kidney disease or arthritis
This study tests whether a supervised aerobic exercise program can lower heart and blood vessel risk in people with kidney disease or rheumatoid arthritis. If you have one of these conditions and are not on dialysis, you may be able to join.
BesançonAges 50 years+ - NCT06794593RecruitingPhase 2
Camostat for kidney protection in chronic kidney disease
This study tests if a drug called camostat can help protect the kidneys in people with chronic kidney disease. It also includes a group of healthy volunteers for comparison.
OdenseAges 18 years+ - NCT07446296Recruiting
Kidney transplant exercise program for older adults
This trial tests whether a special exercise program can help people on the kidney transplant waiting list get stronger and improve their health. You would use an app to follow exercise routines at home and check in with the research team.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 60 years+ - NCT07444515Recruiting
Herbal medicine use in kidney disease patients
This study looks at how people with chronic kidney disease use herbal medicines (plants and natural remedies) on their own. It aims to understand what they take and why, which could help doctors give safer advice.
Saint-BenoîtAges 18 years+ - NCT07438002Recruiting
Exercise for kidney disease patients on dialysis or in treatment
This trial studies whether high-intensity physical exercise helps people with chronic kidney disease, including those on dialysis. It aims to improve health and physical function.
Peschiera del Garda, VeronaAges 18 years+ - NCT07434791Recruiting
Goal-directed therapy to protect kidneys and heart in diabetic kidney disease
This study tests whether a goal-directed treatment plan using several medications can lower the risk of kidney and heart problems for people with diabetes and kidney disease. It aims to help you manage your condition more effectively.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06813534Recruiting
IVUS-guided stent placement for kidney disease patients
This trial tests whether using a special ultrasound camera inside the artery (IVUS) to guide stent placement can improve outcomes for people with serious kidney disease. The goal is to use less contrast dye and protect the kidneys better.
Créteil, CreteilAges 18 years+ - NCT07419828RecruitingPhase 3
Study of HRS-1780 for chronic kidney disease
This trial tests an investigational drug called HRS-1780 in people with chronic kidney disease. It aims to see if the drug can help slow kidney decline and is safe to use.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–80 - NCT05014178Recruiting
Kidney salt imaging scan with MRI
This study uses an MRI scan to look at how your kidneys handle salt (sodium). It may help researchers better understand kidney function in healthy people and in people with chronic kidney disease.
London, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07405216RecruitingPhase 4
SGLT2 inhibitors for teens with early kidney disease
This trial tests whether a type of medicine called SGLT2 inhibitors can help teenagers with early-stage chronic kidney disease. It looks at how safe and effective these drugs are for slowing down kidney damage.
Aguascalientes, AguascalientesAges 14–18 - 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+ - NCT07394959Recruiting
Guided hydration to protect kidneys in elderly heart patients
This trial tests a new way to manage fluids during heart procedures to prevent kidney injury. It uses a special vest that measures lung fluid to guide how much hydration you get.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 60 years+ - NCT05325099RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Azacitidine to help prevent kidney injury after heart surgery
This early-phase study tests whether azacitidine (a medication that changes how cells read genes) can lower the risk of acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery, especially in people already at risk along the chronic kidney disease (CKD) pathway. It aims to protect kidney function during the vulnerable period after surgery.
TaipeiAges 20 years+ - NCT07385651Recruiting
Cool storage for donated kidneys
This trial compares storing donated kidneys at 10 degrees Celsius (a cooler temperature) instead of the usual ice storage. It tests if this might help the kidney stay healthier before transplant.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07380113RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two drugs for sleep in dialysis patients with itch
This trial tests if anrikefon or nalfurafine improves sleep quality in people on hemodialysis who have chronic kidney disease-related itching. It aims to find a better treatment for both itch and sleep problems.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06402851RecruitingPhase 4
Blood thinner or none for atrial fibrillation with dialysis
This trial compares two types of blood thinners (vitamin K antagonists and factor Xa inhibitors) versus no blood thinner in people with atrial fibrillation who are on dialysis or have very advanced kidney disease. It aims to see which option is safest and most effective for preventing strokes and bleeds.
Salvador, Estado de BahiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07367750Recruiting
Self-management support program for chronic diseases
This trial tests a program to help people with chronic diseases manage their health better at home. If you live in the community, speak Hebrew, and have a chronic condition like diabetes or heart disease, you may be able to join.
Tel AvivAges 21 years+ - NCT07368946Recruiting
Phosphate study for people with kidney disease
This study looks at how the body handles phosphate in people with chronic kidney disease. It may help researchers understand how to better manage phosphate levels to improve health.
Dallas, TexasAges 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.