Clinical trials · North Carolina
Kidney Transplant clinical trials in North Carolina
We’re tracking 12 recruiting kidney transplant studies with a site in North Carolina — including Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in North Carolina
- 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.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18–70 - NCT06126380Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Long-term safety of tegoprubart in kidney transplant patients
This is a long-term follow-up study for people who have already completed a study of the drug tegoprubart after a kidney transplant. It checks how safe and effective the drug is over a longer period.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18–100 - NCT03310905Recruiting
Abdominal wall transplant for people needing multi-organ transplant
This study evaluates an abdominal wall transplant (replacing the front belly/tissue) done along with another organ transplant. It may help people who need a specialized transplant approach, but it’s only for certain candidates at Duke who meet strict safety and cancer, pregnancy, and anesthesia requirements.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18–65 - 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.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06059664RecruitingPhase 2
Finerenone for kidney transplant recipients: the EFFEKTOR study
This study tests whether a medicine called finerenone can help protect kidney transplants from further damage. People who have had a kidney transplant and have protein in their urine may benefit from this treatment.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - 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.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 13–20 - NCT06918990RecruitingPhase 1
CarBel for antibody-mediated rejection after kidney transplant
This study tests a new drug called CarBel to treat antibody-mediated rejection in kidney transplant patients. The goal is to see if it can help stop the rejection and protect your new kidney.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18–75 - 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.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges Up to 17 years - 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.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18–74 - NCT04877288RecruitingPhase 3
Switch some teen kidney transplant patients to belatacept
This Phase 3 study tests whether switching teens from one anti-rejection medicine to belatacept works as well as staying on the current regimen. It also looks at safety and whether patients can stay on their anti-rejection medicines.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 12–17 - NCT07515794Enrolling by invitation
Long-term follow-up for transplant access study participants
This is a follow-up study for people who already participated in the STEPS research project about improving fairness in organ transplants. Researchers want to track how participants are doing over time and learn more about transplant outcomes.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18–75 - NCT07033117Recruiting
Improving kidney transplant access with RaDIANT
This trial tests if a special program helps dialysis centers refer more people to large transplant centers for a kidney transplant.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18–80
Kidney Transplant trials by city in North Carolina
Where these studies are running in North Carolina
Institutions with a site for the recruiting kidney transplant studies listed above.
- Duke University Medical Center · 7 studies
- Duke Transplant Center
- Levine Cancer Institute
- Local Institution
- Research Site
- UNC Kidney Transplant Clinic at Eastowne
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
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.
Kidney Transplant trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there kidney transplant clinical trials in North Carolina?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 12 recruiting kidney transplant studies with a site in North Carolina, 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 in North Carolina?
- 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 North Carolina to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in North Carolina, 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.
Not the right time?
New kidney transplant studies open in North Carolina regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
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.