Nephrology & urology
Kidney & urinary clinical trials
Kidney disease and conditions of the bladder and urinary tract. We’re tracking 4,391 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable2,721
- Phase 2568
- Phase 1363
- Phase 3265
- Phase 1/Phase 2227
- Phase 4192
- Phase 2/Phase 355
Top conditions
- Prostate Cancer645
- Bladder Cancer186
- Acute Kidney Injury134
- Chronic Kidney Diseases122
- Chronic Kidney Disease107
- Breast Cancer104
- Renal Cell Carcinoma80
- Urinary Incontinence60
- Kidney Cancer59
- Colorectal Cancer58
- Ovarian Cancer56
- Lung Cancer51
- Cancer48
- Lupus Nephritis48
- Melanoma47
- Head and Neck Cancer46
- Metastatic Prostate Cancer46
- Hypertension45
Leading sponsors
- Mayo Clinic64
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)48
- Peking University First Hospital39
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center36
- Chinese University of Hong Kong35
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals33
- AstraZeneca29
- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna29
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center29
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris27
Where studies are running
- California358
- Arizona109
- Alabama107
- New York96
- Florida93
- Maryland91
- Texas91
- Massachusetts88
- Illinois66
- Minnesota50
Recruiting studies4,391 total
- NCT05775614Enrolling by invitation
Catheter care rinse study to prevent infections and improve comfort
This study tests a catheter “rinse” product (UroTainer) or plain saline to help keep a permanent catheter working and reduce infection risk. It also looks at comfort and quality of life for people who have had catheter problems like blockage or buildup.
OdenseAges 18 years+ - NCT05772637Recruiting
Testing bladder feeling in people with multiple sclerosis
This study checks how your bladder “sensation” works using bladder testing (including urodynamic testing) to better understand MS-related bladder problems. It may help researchers match bladder symptoms to what’s happening inside the bladder.
Paris, Choisir Une RégionAges 18–99 - NCT05753046Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Nerve-block during robotic prostate surgery to reduce pain
This trial studies whether a laparoscopic nerve block (called a TAP block) given during robotic prostate surgery can reduce postoperative pain. It compares comfort after surgery and looks for side effects or issues that could affect results.
Royal Oak, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT05765500RecruitingPhase 2
Relugolix vs leuprolide to improve prostate cancer quality of life
This Phase 2 study compares two medicines that lower testosterone—relugolix tablets versus leuprolide injections—to see which better improves quality of life. It’s for people with prostate cancer who are starting hormone treatment and have not used similar testosterone-lowering drugs before.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05764642Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Ultrasound imaging of kidney blood vessels in kidney disease
This Phase 2 study tests an ultrasound imaging method to look at tiny blood vessels in the kidneys. It may help doctors better understand chronic kidney disease, especially when a kidney biopsy is already planned for medical reasons.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05775471RecruitingPhase 2
Check PD-1 plus enfortumab after kidney-urine-duct surgery
This Phase 2 study tests giving pembrolizumab (an immune therapy) and enfortumab vedotin (an antibody-drug medicine) before and after surgery to remove high-risk upper urinary tract cancer. The goal is to lower the chance the cancer comes back.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05765084RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Atezolizumab plus WT1 vaccine with chemo for pleural mesothelioma
This trial studies a treatment plan that combines an immune drug (atezolizumab) and a personalized cancer vaccine (WT1/DC) with standard first-line chemotherapy for epithelioid malignant pleural mesothelioma that cannot be removed with surgery. It aims to improve control of the cancer by helping the immune system work alongside chemotherapy.
Edegem, AntwerpAges 18 years+ - NCT05759468RecruitingPhase 2
Add NAD to help protect kidneys in diabetes
This Phase 2 study tests whether adding NAD can improve kidney health in people with diabetes-related kidney disease. It is designed for people with certain urine lab results showing kidney stress, while keeping blood sugar and safety limits within range.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 30 years+ - NCT05720130RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drug for advanced prostate cancer found on PSMA scans
This trial tests [212Pb]Pb-ADVC001, a radiotherapy-like cancer treatment, in people with advanced prostate cancer that shows up on a special PSMA scan. It aims to find the safest dose and see whether it helps shrink or control metastatic cancer.
Brisbane, QueenslandAges 18 years+ - NCT05737121RecruitingPhase 2
Study drug for bladder pain compared with lidocaine, heparin, or placebo
This Phase 2 trial tests VNX001 to see if it helps people with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) compared with its separate ingredients (lidocaine and heparin) or a placebo (inactive treatment). You may be eligible if you have had IC/BPS for months and recently had a moderate-to-severe bladder pain flare.
Escondido, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05710848RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drug for repeat bladder tumor surgery patients
This trial tests STM-416, given around the time you have surgery to remove recurring bladder tumors, to see if it can reduce the chance the cancer comes back. It is for people with high-risk early bladder cancer (non–muscle-invasive) who have already had standard treatment and now need another TURBT.
Mesa, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05739071Enrolling by invitation
Herbal tea study for bladder cancer urinary tract symptoms
This study tests whether drinking JING SI herbal tea can help with urinary tract symptoms in people with bladder cancer receiving treatment directly into the bladder. You may be able to help researchers understand whether this tea improves day-to-day bladder-related symptoms.
Taipei, TaiwanAges 20–100 - NCT05726292RecruitingPhase 2
Enzalutamide plus relacorilant versus placebo for high-risk prostate cancer
This study tests whether adding relacorilant to enzalutamide (a hormone-blocking treatment) helps control high-risk localized prostate cancer better than enzalutamide plus a dummy pill. It may help prevent the cancer from growing or spreading by targeting a hormone pathway in addition to standard treatment.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05719220Recruiting
Group pelvic floor training before HoLEP surgery
This trial tests whether group pelvic floor exercises done before HoLEP surgery can improve recovery and urinary symptoms in men with an enlarged prostate. It may help some people feel better sooner by strengthening the muscles that control urination.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 50–90 - NCT05710380Recruiting
MRI scans to guide biopsy for prostate cancer diagnosis
This study tests whether special MRI “risk maps” can help doctors better identify suspicious areas in the prostate during diagnosis. If you’re having an MRI followed by an MRI-guided biopsy, this may help improve how the biopsy targets areas of concern.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05726136RecruitingPhase 4
Test fluid dosing during laparoscopic abdominal surgery
This trial tests a “fluid challenge” approach during surgery to better control your body’s fluid level. It may help guide how much fluid is safely given during longer laparoscopic abdominal operations.
Norrköping, Östergötland CountyAges 18–85 - NCT05715086Recruiting
Personalized emergency care for painful ureter stones
This trial tests a patient-centered approach to managing painful kidney/ureter stones that are blocking urine flow. It may help you choose the safest next step—such as treatment with a scope or careful observation—based on your symptoms and situation.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05733715RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Testing pembrolizumab plus lenvatinib before kidney cancer surgery
This trial tests whether giving pembrolizumab (an immune medicine) and lenvatinib (a targeted medicine) before surgery can shrink or better treat renal cell carcinoma. The goal is to improve surgical outcomes and help the body fight the cancer.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05715684Recruiting
Pre-surgery preparation program for people having bladder removal
This study tests a patient-centered coaching and preparation program before bladder surgery (cystectomy) to help you get ready for surgery and recovery. It may be especially helpful for people having urinary diversion using an ileal conduit or ileal neobladder.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–85 - NCT05721404RecruitingPhase 4
Icodextrin to delay full-dose dialysis in first year of incremental PD
This study tests whether a special dialysis fluid called icodextrin can help people on a low-dose form of peritoneal dialysis stay on that low dose longer before needing a full dose. It is for adults who still make some urine and can do dialysis at home.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT05717842Recruiting
Kidney and liver transplant candidates get a scan at surgery
This trial studies whether a specific scan taken around the time of a combined liver-and-kidney transplant can help doctors assess the kidney(s) that will be used. You might be eligible if you are already listed for both transplants and can safely complete the scan.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT05726526Recruiting
Phone app monitoring to help people with advanced kidney disease
This study tests a phone app (with check-ins on things like blood pressure and weight) to help prevent complications in people with advanced chronic kidney disease. You may be a good match if you’re high risk and can actively measure and share your health data with a kidney care team.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 18 years+ - NCT05738304Recruiting
Do we need a stent after kidney stone surgery?
This study looks at whether placing a temporary tube (called a stent) in the ureter after kidney stone surgery is always necessary. Some patients get a stent to help urine flow, but it can cause discomfort. The trial aims to see if skipping the stent is safe and leads to fewer symptoms. If you are having kidney stone surgery, participating might help determine the best approach for recovery.
CairoAges 18 years+ - NCT05710861Recruiting
Focal HIFU versus prostate surgery: cost and quality of life
This trial compares focal HIFU (a targeted heating treatment inside the prostate) with prostate surgery, looking at overall cost and quality of life. It may help people with certain early, limited prostate cancers understand which option fits best for them.
BesançonAges 50–75
Common questions
- How many kidney & urinary clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 4,391 recruiting nephrology & urology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 6,874 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.