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
- NCT06958796RecruitingPhase 4
CMV immunoglobulin to prevent disease after transplant
This trial tests whether giving CMV immunoglobulin (an antibody medicine) after transplant can help prevent a serious CMV infection in people who receive a kidney or liver from a CMV-positive donor. You might be eligible if you are getting one of these transplants and are at high risk for CMV.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–75 - NCT04044963Recruiting
Exercise program before kidney transplant to improve physical strength
This trial tests whether a home exercise program before kidney transplant can improve physical function and strength. If you’re getting a transplant and can safely exercise, you may be able to join the study and help compare outcomes.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 19 years+ - NCT01733082Recruiting
Mycophenolate pregnancy registry for mothers in the U.S.
This study collects information about pregnancies where a mother took mycophenolate during pregnancy (or stopped within the prior 6 weeks). It aims to better understand pregnancy outcomes and risks so care can be improved for future patients.
Cambridge, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT05671991RecruitingPhase 4
Empagliflozin study for kidney and belly membrane function
This trial tests whether empagliflozin improves kidney health and the function of the belly’s dialysis membrane in people with end-stage kidney disease who do peritoneal dialysis. It may help by changing how well the peritoneal dialysis system works and how the kidneys perform over time.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT06082063RecruitingPhase 3
Reducing heart disease risk in type 1 diabetes
This trial tests a combination of treatments to lower the risk of heart disease and kidney problems in people with type 1 diabetes who already have some complications or higher risk. If you qualify, you will receive extra care aimed at preventing heart attacks, strokes, and kidney failure.
CopenhagenAges 40–90 - NCT06786416Recruiting
Monitoring to prevent kidney injury after heart surgery
This trial is testing a new monitoring system that tracks blood flow and other vital signs during heart surgery to help prevent kidney damage afterward.
San Donato Milanese, MilanoAges 18 years+ - NCT02780297Recruiting
Study of rare stone-causing kidney conditions
This study is for people with certain rare kidney conditions that can cause kidney stones. It aims to learn how these conditions behave over time and may help improve future care.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Any age - NCT00026884Recruiting
Blood and tissue sample collection for cancer research
This study collects blood and tissue samples from people with cancer or suspected cancer, or from their blood relatives. Researchers use these samples to better understand cancer and develop new treatments.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2 years+ - NCT07531966Recruiting
Blood Vessel Problems After Kidney Transplant Treatment
This study looks at treating narrowing or blockage of blood vessels in transplanted kidneys. If your transplanted kidney is showing signs of not working well and imaging shows a blocked vessel, this trial tests whether a procedure called angioplasty (opening the vessel with a tiny balloon) can help restore blood flow and improve kidney function.
AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT07749417Recruiting
Detecting kidney injury early after heart procedures
This study tests a new light-based method to check kidney function right after heart surgery or imaging tests that use contrast dye. It aims to catch kidney damage early, so doctors can treat it sooner.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06062017Recruiting
Potassium, hydration, and heart health in young adults
This study looks at how potassium and hydration affect heart and kidney health in healthy young adults. It may help you understand your own health and contribute to new knowledge about preventing disease.
Auburn, AlabamaAges 18–30 - NCT04111692Recruiting
Watching foam treatment for cysts in autosomal polycystic disease
This study follows adults with inherited kidney and/or liver cysts that are causing symptoms to see how a foam sclerotherapy procedure may help and what outcomes happen over about a year. You may be eligible if you have a few sizable, specific-type cysts and can safely attend follow-up visits.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–100 - NCT06658496Recruiting
Studying kidney health in very premature newborns
This trial looks at how well kidneys work in very premature babies (born before 32 weeks). It uses special sensors to monitor kidney health in the first few days of life.
Madison, WisconsinAges 1 minute–1 week - NCT06926374Recruiting
Robotic surgery for gastrointestinal and urologic conditions
This trial tests a new robotic surgery system for common operations on the colon, rectum, prostate, kidney, bladder, stomach, esophagus, gallbladder, and hiatal hernia. It may offer a less invasive option for patients who need surgery for these conditions.
Hong KongAges 18–80 - NCT02026388Recruiting
Kidney stone DNA and tissue sample biobank study
This study collects and stores donated samples (like blood, urine, and tissue) from people with certain rare inherited kidney stone conditions. The goal is to build a resource for future research that could help improve diagnosis and treatment.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges Any age - NCT01209000Recruiting
Study for children with new kidney protein loss
This study is for children (and some newly diagnosed patients) who have nephrotic syndrome—kidneys leaking a lot of protein. It aims to better understand the kidney condition (sometimes using biopsy) and support future care decisions.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges Up to 80 years - NCT07656168Recruiting
Testing a new blood filter to improve quality of life in kidney failure
This trial tests whether adding a special filter called pHA130 to your regular dialysis treatments can better remove certain waste products from your blood and improve your quality of life. It's for people who have been on dialysis for at least 3 months and meet a few health requirements.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT05583942Recruiting
Nerve stimulation trial for children with steroid-resistant kidney syndrome
This pilot study tests a device that stimulates nerves in the ear to help children with steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome. It may improve urine protein and kidney-related outcomes for kids whose standard steroid treatment does not work.
New Hyde Park, New YorkAges 3–17 - 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+ - NCT00588562Recruiting
Registry for inherited rare kidney stone disorders
This registry collects information from people with certain inherited rare kidney stone conditions. It helps researchers learn about the conditions and supports future studies that may improve care.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges birth–100 years - NCT04526431Recruiting
Tacrolimus dose study in early kidney transplant patients
This study looks at how tacrolimus (a rejection-preventing medicine) should be dosed in the first days to years after a kidney transplant. It may help personalize dosing by comparing different patient groups, including using genetic testing.
Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesAges 18 years+ - NCT06601296RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation plus immunotherapy for metastatic kidney cancer
This trial tests whether combining radiation therapy with two types of immunotherapy (checkpoint inhibitors and an injectable drug called IMSA101) can help control metastatic kidney cancer that is only growing in a few spots. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors and keep them from growing further.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05101746Enrolling by invitationPhase 2/Phase 3
Nitric oxide to protect brain and kidneys in babies during heart surgery
This trial studies whether giving nitric oxide during heart-lung bypass surgery can help protect a baby’s brain and kidneys. If you qualify, the study team will check outcomes after surgery to see if benefits happen compared with usual care.
Nashville, TennesseeAges birth–1 year - NCT06483074RecruitingPhase 2
Empagliflozin to preserve kidney function in new peritoneal dialysis patients
This trial tests whether empagliflozin, a medication originally for diabetes, can help protect the remaining kidney function in people who have just started peritoneal dialysis. If you started dialysis within the last 3 months and still make some urine, this study may be a good fit.
Hong KongAges 18–75
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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.