Clinical trials · San Francisco, CA
Kidney Transplant clinical trials in San Francisco
We’re tracking 16 recruiting kidney transplant studies with a site in or near San Francisco — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near San Francisco
- NCT06531967Enrolling by invitation
Predicting survival in kidney transplant recipients
This study looks at factors that may help predict how long kidney transplant recipients live. If you are an adult who has received a single kidney transplant (your first one), you may be able to take part.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–100 - 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.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07006831Recruiting
Blood study for kidney transplant patients
This study collects blood and leftover donor samples from kidney transplant recipients who need a biopsy. The goal is to improve monitoring after transplant.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06830798RecruitingPhase 3
Ravulizumab to prevent delayed graft function after kidney transplant
This study tests an investigational medicine (ravulizumab) given through a vein to see if it can prevent delayed graft function—meaning the new kidney takes longer to start working—after a high-risk kidney transplant. It is for adults on dialysis who are getting a kidney from a donor whose heart stopped or who is considered high-risk.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07444489Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Long-term safety of felzartamab for kidney transplant rejection
This study checks the long-term safety of felzartamab for people who have had a kidney transplant and are dealing with antibody-mediated rejection or signs of inflammation in the kidney. It's for those who were already in a previous study and took at least one dose of felzartamab.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT05106387Recruiting
Study follow-up for people who had a kidney transplant
This study follows adults who previously received vonsetamig in an earlier study and then got a kidney transplant while enrolled. It mainly looks at what happens after the transplant and helps doctors understand outcomes over time.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT07219043RecruitingPhase 2
Felzartamab for kidney transplant patients with inflammation
This trial tests a drug called felzartamab to see if it can help people who have a type of kidney inflammation after a transplant, even without donor-specific antibodies. It might offer a new treatment option for those who are not getting better on their own.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–74 - NCT06798909RecruitingPhase 3
CMV prevention in kidney transplant patients
This trial tests two ways to prevent CMV in kidney transplant patients who are at high risk. It compares giving antiviral medicine preemptively (based on regular blood tests) versus giving it as prophylaxis (starting right after transplant). The goal is to see which approach prevents CMV infection better.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07199465RecruitingPhase 1
Letermovir for children after a kidney transplant
This study tests an oral antiviral medication called letermovir to see if it safely prevents CMV (a common virus) in children who have recently had a kidney transplant. It's for children ages typically 4 weeks to about a year post-transplant, with stable kidney function and no current CMV infection.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges Up to 17 years - NCT04954690Recruiting
Exercise program after kidney transplant for older adults
This trial tests a structured, coached exercise program for people who recently received a living-donor kidney and are coming from dialysis. It may help improve strength and daily function after transplant, especially if starting fitness is difficult.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 50 years+ - NCT06625073RecruitingPhase 4
SGLT2i for heart transplant recipients
This trial is testing a medication called SGLT2i (a type of diabetes drug that also helps the heart and kidneys) in people who have received a heart transplant. It aims to see if this drug can improve health after transplant.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03943238RecruitingPhase 1
Kidney transplant with immune therapy to prevent rejection
This trial tests a combination of low-dose radiation, chemotherapy, and donor immune cells to help your body accept a living donor kidney without long-term anti-rejection drugs.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT03591302RecruitingPhase 1
Stem cell transplant to stop anti-rejection drugs after kidney transplant
This study tries to use a stem cell transplant from your original kidney donor to help your body accept the kidney without needing lifelong anti-rejection drugs. You must have a perfectly matched sibling donor who is still available.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04571203RecruitingPhase 1
Kidney transplant plus blood-cell treatment to help the graft settle
This Phase 1 study tests a treatment plan (including rabbit medicine and a low dose of radiation) meant to help the new kidney “take” and work longer. It also includes a kidney-from-deceased-donor process and checks how safely the treatment works in people with end-stage kidney disease.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT05508009RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Kidney transplant with donor-matched stem cell treatment
This early-phase trial tests a stem cell transplant from a donor who is an extremely close match, given to people who are about to receive a kidney transplant from the same donor. The goal is to improve how well the new kidney works by resetting the immune system to better accept the transplant.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 1–30 - NCT06824454RecruitingPhase 2
Testing dipyridamole to prevent low phosphate after kidney transplant
This trial tests if a drug called dipyridamole can prevent low phosphate levels after a kidney transplant. It is for adult kidney transplant patients who can safely take the drug.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near San Francisco
Institutions with a site for the recruiting kidney transplant studies listed above.
- University of California, San Francisco · 6 studies
- Stanford University · 4 studies
- California Pacific Medical Center · 2 studies
- Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford · 2 studies
- MSOB
- Research Site
- UCSF Bakar Computational Health Sciences Institute
- UCSF Health
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 California.
Common questions
- Are there kidney transplant clinical trials near San Francisco?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 16 recruiting kidney transplant studies with a site near San Francisco, 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 San Francisco?
- 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 San Francisco to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near San Francisco, 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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