Nephrology & urology
Kidney & urinary clinical trials
Kidney disease and conditions of the bladder and urinary tract. We’re tracking 4,387 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable2,710
- Phase 2569
- Phase 1367
- Phase 3266
- Phase 1/Phase 2227
- Phase 4192
- Phase 2/Phase 356
Top conditions
- Prostate Cancer645
- Bladder Cancer186
- Acute Kidney Injury133
- Chronic Kidney Diseases123
- Chronic Kidney Disease107
- Breast Cancer105
- Renal Cell Carcinoma80
- Urinary Incontinence60
- Kidney Cancer59
- Colorectal Cancer58
- Ovarian Cancer57
- Lung Cancer51
- Cancer48
- Lupus Nephritis48
- Melanoma48
- Metastatic Prostate Cancer47
- Head and Neck Cancer46
- Prostate Cancer (Adenocarcinoma)45
Leading sponsors
- Mayo Clinic64
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)48
- Peking University First Hospital39
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center36
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals34
- Chinese University of Hong Kong33
- AstraZeneca29
- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna29
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center29
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris27
Where studies are running
- California359
- Arizona109
- Alabama107
- Florida95
- New York95
- Maryland91
- Texas91
- Massachusetts89
- Illinois66
- Minnesota50
Recruiting studies4,387 total
- NCT06167174Recruiting
Looking for markers to predict lupus kidney treatment response
This study is looking for biomarkers (clues in your blood, urine, or tissue) that can help predict how well lupus nephritis (kidney inflammation caused by lupus) responds to treatment. It focuses on people who have active kidney disease and are either starting treatment or have been on a stable treatment for at least a month.
BeijingAges 16–60 - NCT04242017RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Longer hormone treatment plus salvage radiation versus shorter
This trial compares two schedules of hormone treatment (ADT) along with salvage radiation after prostate cancer surgery, to see which one controls cancer better over the long term. It may help people who have a rising PSA level after surgery but no spread found yet.
GhentAges Any age - NCT03908684Recruiting
Ultrasound tests to predict early response to prostate and head/neck radiation
This study uses special ultrasound imaging to look for early signs of how well radiation treatment is working in prostate, rectum, and head/neck cancers. It may help doctors spot response sooner and adjust care earlier if needed.
Toronto, OntarioAges Any age - NCT06169436Recruiting
Study of People with Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer Having Surgery
This study watches people with upper tract urothelial cancer who are having surgery to remove the kidney and ureter. It aims to collect information to better understand the disease and improve future care.
Milan, MIAges 18 years+ - NCT06170177Recruiting
Life after bladder removal surgery study
This study looks at how people feel and their health after having their bladder removed. It aims to understand quality of life after this surgery.
Milan, MIAges 18 years+ - NCT06177015RecruitingPhase 3
Darolutamide with chemo for metastatic prostate cancer
This trial tests a new way of using darolutamide (a hormone therapy) together with standard chemotherapy (docetaxel) and hormone therapy (ADT) for men with prostate cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if taking darolutamide on an intermittent schedule works as well as continuous treatment.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 40–80 - NCT04084938Recruiting
Clot-blocking treatment versus surgery for enlarged prostate
This trial compares artery embolization (blocking blood flow to the prostate) with standard surgery for urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate. It may help patients who have moderate-to-severe bladder outlet symptoms and are looking for a treatment option when medicine didn’t work (or they don’t want medicine).
OsloAges Any age - NCT06167057Recruiting
Chemotherapy after scope for upper urinary tract cancer
This study is testing whether giving a single dose of chemotherapy directly into the kidney and ureter right after a scope procedure helps prevent upper urinary tract tumors from coming back. It’s for people who are about to have a scope to diagnose or treat a suspected or known tumor in the upper urinary tract.
AshdodAges 18 years+ - NCT05851365RecruitingEarly Phase 1
MRI scan to measure prostate acidity before surgery
This study tests a new MRI technique that measures acidity in prostate tumors. It may help doctors better understand the cancer before surgery, potentially guiding treatment decisions.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06180551Recruiting
Early kidney injury detection study in the ICU
This study tests a new way to diagnose acute kidney injury (sudden kidney damage) early in intensive care patients. It may help doctors catch kidney problems sooner and improve care.
Homburg, SaarlandAges 18 years+ - NCT04722939Recruiting
Testing brain function outcomes after ICU kidney failure treatment
This trial studies how treating severe kidney injury in the ICU may affect patients’ brain and thinking function over time. It compares measurements of brain activity and function after starting kidney replacement therapy.
Kingston, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07860398Recruiting
Laser distance control for bladder tumor treatment
This trial tests a new laser system that automatically controls distance during outpatient treatment of superficial bladder tumors. It aims to make the procedure safer and more precise.
HerlevAges 18 years+ - NCT06182189Recruiting
Benign prostatic hyperplasia trial
This trial is for people with enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) who are already on medication or have had surgery. It aims to understand how well treatments work and how they affect quality of life.
Milan, LombardyAges 18 years+ - NCT07856017Recruiting
Smarter prostate biopsy using imaging and metabolic data
This study tests a new biopsy system that uses MRI images and metabolic information to guide doctors to the most suspicious areas of the prostate during the biopsy. This could make the biopsy more accurate and help diagnose prostate cancer better.
ShanghaiAges 55 years+ - NCT04071925Recruiting
Study of urethral surgery for urethral narrowing
This study looks at a surgical procedure (urethroplasty) for a condition where the urethra becomes narrowed (urethral stricture). If you join, you will be asked to consent to take part and follow the study rules.
GhentAges 6–100 - NCT04831983Recruiting
Radiation treatment for intermediate- and high-risk prostate cancer
This trial studies a type of focused radiation (“ablative radiotherapy”) for prostate tumors considered intermediate- or high-risk. It may help improve control of the cancer while aiming for acceptable side effects.
Monza, MBAges 18–90 - NCT05726916RecruitingPhase 3
Eculizumab for severe kidney and blood clotting emergencies in adults
This trial studies eculizumab, a targeted blood-clotting and immune system medicine, for adults hospitalized with hypertensive emergency–associated hemolytic uremic syndrome (a serious condition affecting kidneys and blood). It aims to see whether the drug can improve outcomes after this life-threatening event.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06193850Recruiting
Quality of life study for urology outpatients
This study is checking how your daily life is affected by your urology condition. It is an observational study, meaning you will just fill out questionnaires about your quality of life at your regular clinic visits.
Milan, LombardyAges 18 years+ - NCT05851547RecruitingPhase 2
Testing higher doses in prostate spots using MRI guidance
This Phase 2 trial studies a way to deliver higher radiation doses to specific prostate lesions seen on a 3-Tesla MRI. It’s for people with certain intermediate- or high-risk prostate cancer to see if targeting the lesions can improve treatment results and safety.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06187870Recruiting
Biobank for urological and cancer research
This study collects blood, urine, and tissue samples from patients with urological diseases or cancers to build a biobank for future research. It may help researchers better understand these conditions and develop new treatments.
Milan, LombardyAges 18 years+ - NCT06194669Recruiting
VHL disease and kidney tumor risk study
This study looks at how early changes in kidney cells can lead to tumors in people with VHL disease. It may help understand why some people develop kidney cancer and how to prevent it.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT04557462RecruitingPhase 3
Long-term safety study of iptacopan for IgA nephropathy
This study provides continuing treatment with iptacopan for people with IgA nephropathy who have completed a previous iptacopan trial. It aims to see how safe and tolerable the drug is over a longer period.
Glendale, ArizonaAges 18–100 - NCT07871110RecruitingPhase 2
New pill combined with hormone therapy for advanced prostate cancer
This study tests a new pill (TT00420) taken with standard hormone therapy for prostate cancer that has spread and is no longer responding to initial hormone treatment. The goal is to see if the combination can help slow the cancer's growth and is safe.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT06204406Recruiting
Kidney-sparing treatment for upper tract urothelial cancer
This study looks at how well patients do when they have kidney-sparing treatment (instead of complete kidney removal) for upper tract urothelial carcinoma. It helps doctors understand which patients can safely avoid losing their kidney.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–90
Common questions
- How many kidney & urinary clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 4,387 recruiting nephrology & urology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 6,805 we cover in this area in total.
- What does “Kidney & urinary” cover here?
- Kidney disease and conditions of the bladder and urinary tract. We group each study into kidney & urinary based on the conditions it studies, so you can scan the whole therapeutic area at once and drill into a specific condition.
- How do I find a kidney & urinary trial near me?
- Use the search to filter kidney & urinary studies by location and eligibility. Every Clin2 trial page explains the criteria in plain English and offers a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read — the study team makes the final decision.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov; specialty groupings are derived from each study’s conditions. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.