Clinical trials
Kidney Diseases clinical trials
Below are recruiting kidney diseases clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 686 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06311240Recruiting
Chronic pain therapy in hemodialysis patients
This study looks at whether a certain kind of therapy can help people on dialysis who have chronic pain. If you have kidney failure and have been on hemodialysis for at least 3 months, you may be able to join.
Terrassa, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07694791Recruiting
Gut health supplements for people on peritoneal dialysis
This trial tests whether taking probiotic and prebiotic supplements can improve gut health in people receiving peritoneal dialysis at home. It may help with digestion and overall well-being.
Monterrey, Nuevo LeónAges 18 years+ - NCT07694544RecruitingPhase 1
Oral EC5026 study in people with kidney disease
This trial tests a medication called EC5026 in people with and without chronic kidney disease (CKD) to see how the body handles it. It helps understand if dose adjustments are needed for people with impaired kidney function.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 55 years+ - NCT06374537Recruiting
Exercise program for weak kidney patients
This study tests whether a targeted exercise program can help people who are very weak due to kidney disease. If you are on dialysis, have advanced kidney disease, or have had a kidney transplant, this program may improve your strength and daily function.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06382233Recruiting
The PRO-FUTURE study for children with kidney blockage
This study looks at how well a certain treatment works for children with a blockage in one kidney (unilateral UPJO). It may help your child avoid more serious kidney problems.
Naples, CampaniaAges 1 day–5 years - NCT06397456Recruiting
Kidney education program for Black patients in the hospital
This study tests whether a special education and referral program helps Black patients with advanced kidney disease learn about their treatment options before they need dialysis or a transplant. If you join, you will get extra support while you're in the hospital.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–70 - NCT06416761Recruiting
Genetics and kidney disease progression study
This study looks at how genetics affect the progression of kidney diseases. Joining may help researchers understand your condition better and find better treatments.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT06441591RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of vinpocetine for diabetic kidney disease
This trial tests whether vinpocetine, a medicine that helps blood flow, can improve kidney function in people with type 2 diabetes and moderate to advanced kidney disease (stages 3 and 4). It may offer a new way to protect your kidneys.
Cairo, AbbasseiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06458322Recruiting
Dialysis at home vs. in a center: quality of life study
This study compares the quality of life of people who start dialysis at home versus in a center. It aims to help patients and doctors choose the best option for each person's lifestyle and well-being.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06472596Recruiting
Asthma and Kidney Disease Risk in Children
This study looks at whether children with asthma might have a higher risk of developing kidney problems later. It involves checking medical records and lab tests to see if asthma is linked to chronic kidney disease.
SohagAges 2–18 - 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+ - NCT06051058Recruiting
App for managing health after hospital discharge
This study tests a smartphone app designed to help people with multiple health conditions manage their care after leaving the hospital. It may help you feel more supported and avoid confusion during the transition from hospital to home.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 55 years+ - NCT06533254Recruiting
Study on behavioral AI to predict and increase peritoneal dialysis use
This trial uses behavioral AI to help predict and encourage use of peritoneal dialysis in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (stages 4-5). It aims to understand what factors influence decision-making and improve access to this treatment option.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06542016Recruiting
Heart risk prediction in dialysis patients using a questionnaire
This study looks at how a simple questionnaire (called KCCQ) about your heart health and quality of life can help predict future heart risks for people on dialysis. Researchers want to see if your answers to this questionnaire can help doctors take better care of you.
Guangdong, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06571344Recruiting
Vitamin D in dialysis patients
This trial checks if measuring vitamin D in dialysis patients can lead to better treatment, then gives vitamin D supplements to those who are low. It may help improve your bone and heart health.
GdanskAges 18 years+ - NCT06576479Recruiting
Supplement study for kidney disease and weight loss
This study tests if a special drink can improve nutrition and quality of life in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who are not on dialysis. It is for those who have lost weight or have poor appetite.
Guadalajara, JaliscoAges 18–90 - NCT06578078RecruitingPhase 3
Best heart failure care for older patients with kidney disease
This study tests the best way to manage heart failure in older adults who also have kidney problems and high potassium levels. It compares different treatment strategies to see which one is safest and most effective.
Alcorcón, MadridAges 70 years+ - NCT06578533RecruitingPhase 3
Keeping heart and kidney medications while controlling potassium
This trial tests a medication (SZC) that helps lower high potassium levels, so you can keep taking important heart and kidney drugs (RAASi/MRA). It is for people with heart failure and chronic kidney disease who have high potassium.
AlicanteAges 18 years+ - NCT06593392RecruitingPhase 2
Safety of difelikefalin for itching in teens on dialysis
This trial tests a drug called difelikefalin to see if it safely reduces moderate-to-severe itching in teenagers who are on hemodialysis. Itching is common in kidney disease, and this study aims to find a new treatment option.
ChengduAges 12–18 - NCT07690202Recruiting
Living with kidney disease without dialysis or transplant
This study looks at the experiences of women of childbearing age who have chronic kidney disease but are not on dialysis or have not had a kidney transplant. The goal is to understand how the disease affects their lives.
CaenAges 18 years+ - NCT06607913Recruiting
Exercise after hospitalization for kidney patients
This study tests whether a personalized exercise program can help adults over 55 with chronic kidney disease regain strength and mobility after a hospital stay.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 55 years+ - 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+ - NCT06624358Recruiting
Physical activity study for teens with chronic kidney disease
This study looks at physical activity in teens with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who are not yet on dialysis or have had a transplant. It aims to understand their current activity levels and how to help them stay active safely.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 13–18 - NCT06631820Recruiting
A study of epicatechin for muscle health in advanced kidney disease
This trial tests whether a natural supplement called epicatechin can improve muscle health in people with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD). You may be able to join if you have low kidney function and are not planning to start dialysis or have a kidney transplant in the next 4 months.
Huddinge, Stockholm CountyAges 60 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for kidney diseases?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 686 recruiting kidney diseases 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 kidney diseases 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 kidney diseases 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.