Clinical trials
Chronic kidney disease clinical trials
A gradual loss of kidney function over time. We’re tracking 571 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06343727Recruiting
Egg White Pudding for Low Protein in Kidney Dialysis
This trial tests whether eating a special high-protein egg white pudding every day for 12 weeks can help people on dialysis with low protein levels. It's for adults with chronic kidney disease who are on center-based hemodialysis and have a low blood protein level called albumin.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 18 years+ - NCT06364358Recruiting
Interactive kidney disease education program for African Americans
This study is testing a computer-based education program for African American patients with chronic kidney disease. It aims to help you better understand your condition and treatment options.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–70 - NCT06372743Recruiting
Nurse-led care for kidney disease with other health issues
This study tests a nurse-led care model with doctor support for people with chronic kidney disease who also have other health problems like high blood pressure or diabetes. Its goal is to help you better manage your health and avoid complications.
SingaporeAges 21 years+ - NCT06374277Recruiting
Pharmacy Coaching to Help After Hospital Stay
This study tests a program where a pharmacist helps you manage your medications after you leave the hospital. It is for people with long-term health conditions who want to stay on track with their medicines.
Knoxville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06383208Recruiting
Heart and kidney risk study for people with both diseases
This study looks at how well we can predict heart and kidney problems in people who have both coronary heart disease and chronic kidney disease. By analyzing certain markers, researchers hope to create a better risk assessment tool.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - 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+ - NCT06410144Recruiting
Education study for older adults with kidney disease
This study tests a program to help older adults with advanced kidney disease learn about their treatment options before deciding on dialysis. It is designed for those who have not yet made a decision.
Brockport, New YorkAges 75 years+ - NCT06438445Recruiting
Royal Jelly Supplement for Kidney Disease on Dialysis
This study tests whether a daily supplement called royal jelly can help people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis. Researchers will check if it improves health markers.
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de JaneiroAges 18–70 - NCT06463483Recruiting
Automated Insulin Delivery for People with Advanced Kidney Disease
This trial tests an automated insulin pump system for people with diabetes who also have advanced kidney disease. It may help manage blood sugar more easily.
LondonAges 18–70 - NCT06474169Recruiting
T-cell study in long-term kidney failure
This study is looking at how immune cells called T-cells work in people with long-term kidney failure. It tests whether these cells can be changed in the lab to help treat the condition.
OrléansAges 18 years+ - NCT06501222Recruiting
Remote ischemic preconditioning for kidney protection in CKD
This study tests whether a simple, non-invasive treatment called remote ischemic preconditioning (RIC) can help protect the kidneys of people with chronic kidney disease. RIC involves briefly restricting blood flow to one arm using a blood pressure cuff, which may trigger the body's own protective response.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06527768Recruiting
Helping with metabolic syndrome and kidney disease through lifestyle changes
This study tests a program that uses WeChat to help people with metabolic syndrome and chronic kidney disease make healthy lifestyle changes. They want to see if this support can improve health and slow down kidney problems.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT06551311Recruiting
Cycling exercise for chronic kidney disease
This study tests whether a special type of cycling exercise (eccentric cycling) is safe and helpful for people with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease (CKD) or who are on dialysis. The goal is to improve fitness and overall health.
Tainan, TaiwanAges 55–85 - NCT06560801RecruitingPhase 4
Dapagliflozin for kidney health after transplant
This trial tests whether taking dapagliflozin (a drug often used for diabetes and heart health) can help improve kidney structure and blood flow in people who received a kidney transplant at least 9 months ago. It may benefit those whose kidney function is stable, regardless of whether they have diabetes.
Erlangen, BavariaAges 18–75 - NCT06567938Recruiting
Heart artery procedure study for people with kidney disease
This trial uses a special ultrasound camera inside the heart's arteries to guide stent placement for people with chronic kidney disease. The goal is to see if this approach improves outcomes compared to standard methods.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18 years+ - NCT06572215Recruiting
New ways to check kidney function in sickle cell patients
This study tests two new methods to measure how well your kidneys can handle extra work, called kidney reserve. It might help find early signs of kidney problems in people with sickle cell disease or those who have donated a kidney.
LondonAges 40 years+ - NCT06591702Recruiting
Testing a quality-of-life questionnaire for kidney disease
This study tests a questionnaire (BETY-BQ) to see how well it measures quality of life in people with kidney disease, on dialysis, or after a kidney transplant. It will help doctors better understand your symptoms and daily life.
Ankara, AltındağAges 18 years+ - NCT06595420Recruiting
Kidney health in people with cystic fibrosis on new treatments
This study looks at how the kidneys work in people with cystic fibrosis, especially those taking highly effective new treatments. It aims to understand kidney function in different groups, including those who are hospitalized frequently or rarely.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 7 years+ - NCT07678073Recruiting
Comparing Anesthesia Types for Kidney Transplants
This study compares two types of anesthesia (general gas anesthesia vs. a spinal-plus-epidural method) during living-donor kidney transplants to see how they affect certain body signals related to cell health and aging. If you are having a kidney transplant from a living donor and are in good overall health, this trial could help doctors learn which anesthesia may be better for you.
Gaziantep, State/ProvinceAges 18–70 - NCT06960304Recruiting
Exercise program to help kidney patients' fistula work better
This trial tests if structured exercises can help the new blood vessel connection (AVF) in your arm mature properly for dialysis. It may improve your fistula's success and reduce complications.
Coimbra, Coimbra DistrictAges 18 years+ - NCT06694558Recruiting
Monocytes in type 1 diabetes and kidney disease study
This study looks at immune cells (monocytes) in people with type 1 diabetes, with or without early kidney problems. Researchers want to understand how these cells differ between groups. You may be able to join if you have type 1 diabetes and use an insulin pump or injections along with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM).
Cleveland, OhioAges 18–65 - NCT06618859Recruiting
Time-restricted eating for moderate kidney disease
This study tests if eating only during a limited daytime window (like 8 or 10 hours) can help people with moderate chronic kidney disease and protein in their urine. It might be a way to improve kidney health without medication.
GenevaAges 18 years+ - NCT06635525Recruiting
How kidney failure affects your flu shot response
This study looks at how well the flu vaccine works in people with kidney failure who are on dialysis compared to healthy people. It will help doctors understand how kidney problems affect the body’s immune response to vaccination.
MilanAges 18–70 - NCT06635590Recruiting
Kidney disease, high potassium, and heart changes
This study looks at how high potassium levels (hyperkalemia) in people with chronic kidney disease may affect the heart. Doctors will use echocardiograms (heart ultrasounds) to check for changes.
AnkaraAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for chronic kidney disease?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 571 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.