Clinical trials · Pittsburgh, PA
Kidney Transplant clinical trials in Pittsburgh
We’re tracking 8 recruiting kidney transplant studies with a site in or near Pittsburgh — including Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Pittsburgh
- NCT06263426Recruiting
Kidney transplant from donors with HIV: impact on rejection and long-term results
This study tests whether kidney transplants from donors with HIV are safe and effective for people with HIV who need a new kidney. It looks at long-term outcomes like rejection and survival.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06013865RecruitingPhase 4
Empagliflozin for kidney transplant recipients
This trial tests if empagliflozin, a diabetes medicine that also protects the kidneys, can help people who have received a kidney transplant. It may be an option if you have reduced kidney function or diabetes after transplant.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 19 years+ - NCT05917522RecruitingPhase 2
Biomarker-guided changes to anti-rejection medicines after kidney transplant
This Phase 2 study looks at whether blood test “biomarkers” can guide safely changing anti-rejection medicines after an ABO-compatible kidney transplant. It may help some people reduce certain medicines while keeping the new kidney protected from rejection.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–70 - NCT06055608RecruitingPhase 2
Improving kidney transplant outcomes in teens and young adults
This trial tests a new approach to help teenagers and young adults keep their first kidney transplant working well. It looks at how to improve long-term success by carefully managing the immune system around the time of transplant.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 13–20 - NCT05653232Recruiting
Preventing hepatitis C in kidney transplant recipients using antiviral pills
This study tests antiviral medicine given around the time of a kidney transplant to prevent hepatitis C infection when the donor has hepatitis C. It may help uninfected recipients stay hepatitis C–free after receiving the kidney.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06832410RecruitingPhase 3
Testing VX-880 for type 1 diabetes with a kidney transplant
This trial tests a new treatment called VX-880 for people who have had type 1 diabetes for at least 5 years and have already received a kidney transplant. The goal is to see if VX-880 can improve blood sugar control while you continue your current transplant medications.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–65 - NCT05896839RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Immunotherapy with prednisone and sirolimus for transplant skin cancer
This early-phase study tests whether adding immunotherapy (nivolumab and ipilimumab) to prednisone and sirolimus can control advanced skin cancers in people with kidney transplants. It aims to see how well the treatment works and how safe it is for transplant recipients.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07060716Recruiting
Blood test to monitor kidney transplant health
This study is testing a blood test that looks for tiny pieces of the donor's DNA in your blood to check how your new kidney is doing. It may help doctors monitor your transplant and spot problems early, possibly without needing a biopsy.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near Pittsburgh
Institutions with a site for the recruiting kidney transplant studies listed above.
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center · 4 studies
- Montefiore Hospital Clinical and Translational Research Center
- UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
- UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
- VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
What taking part in a kidney transplant study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Looking wider? See all recruiting kidney transplant studies in Pennsylvania.
Common questions
- Are there kidney transplant clinical trials near Pittsburgh?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 8 recruiting kidney transplant studies with a site near Pittsburgh, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a kidney transplant study near Pittsburgh?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Pittsburgh to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Pittsburgh, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a kidney transplant trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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