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
- NCT04638088Recruiting
Robot or standard surgery for prostate removal
This trial compares different ways of doing a radical prostatectomy (surgery to remove the prostate): robot-assisted laparoscopy, conventional laparoscopy, or open surgery. It may help improve which approach is best for people having planned prostate removal.
AgenAges 18 years+ - NCT04663204RecruitingPhase 2
Sparsentan study for IgA kidney disease in adults
This Phase 2 trial studies whether sparsentan is safe and can slow down kidney damage in adults with IgA nephropathy (IgAN). Participants may receive sparsentan to improve kidney-related measures such as protein in the urine.
Cambridge, EnglandAges 18 years+ - NCT04624126Recruiting
3D-Printed external device study for erectile dysfunction
This study tests an external device to help men with moderate-to-severe erectile dysfunction (trouble getting/keeping an erection). You may be able to join if you’re 18 or older, have a willing female partner, and can try vaginal intercourse with the device as instructed.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04610372Recruiting
Targeted radiation plus hormone therapy for prostate cancer spread
This study compares different ways of giving radiation (SABR or brachytherapy) along with long-term hormone therapy for men whose prostate cancer has spread to a limited number of spots in the body. It aims to see which radiation approach controls the cancer as well as possible while keeping quality of life in mind.
Kelowna, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT04597372RecruitingPhase 2
Tamsulosin for bladder urine retention after pelvic surgery
This trial studies whether tamsulosin can help drain the bladder when urine builds up after pelvic reconstructive surgery. It may help reduce the time and problems caused by “post-operative urinary retention.”
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04669886Recruiting
Blood test before kidney stone surgery to predict infection risk
This study looks at a blood test done before percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), a procedure to remove kidney stones. The goal is to see whether results can predict who is more likely to develop infections or strong whole-body inflammation after surgery.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT04623502Recruiting
Study of kidney and bladder cancer metabolism during surgery
This study looks at how kidney and bladder (urothelial) tumors use fuel by taking samples during surgery or biopsy. It may help researchers learn what drives these cancers and guide better future treatments.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT02118467RecruitingPhase 4
Testing medicines that raise blood pressure in ICU shock patients
This trial studies whether “blood pressure–supporting” medicines (given through a central line) work well and safely for adults in the ICU who have shock. Your team may use the results to improve care for people with low blood pressure and poor blood flow to organs.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT02229916Recruiting
Follow-up study for testicular cancer after recent treatment
This study looks at how people with testicular cancer are doing after finishing treatment. It mainly focuses on follow-up visits (surveillance) and whether you are in remission, which can help doctors understand and improve post-treatment care.
Sankt GallenAges 18 years+ - NCT04299646RecruitingPhase 2
Stereotactic radiation for limited spread in kidney cancer
This trial tests whether targeted, high-precision radiation (stereotactic radiotherapy) can control a small number of growing kidney cancer metastases while you continue systemic treatment. It may help people who have “oligoprogressive” disease, where only 1–3 spots are getting worse.
AlbiAges 18 years+ - NCT04510597RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy plus surgery versus immunotherapy alone for kidney cancer
This study tests whether adding surgery to remove the kidney improves outcomes compared with continuing immunotherapy without surgery. It is for people with metastatic kidney cancer whose disease has not worsened after initial immunotherapy.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT04585750RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Studying a new drug for cancers with a specific TP53 change
This trial tests a new drug (rezatapopt) for people with advanced cancers that have a specific change in the TP53 gene, called Y220C. The drug is designed to target this change and may slow or stop cancer growth. Some participants may also receive an immunotherapy drug called pembrolizumab (Keytruda).
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 12 years+ - NCT04503577Recruiting
Bladder cancer registry study for adults
This study follows people with bladder cancer (except the very earliest Ta stage) to better understand the disease and improve care. You may be asked for basic health information and consent, and joining does not prevent you from joining other studies.
's-HertogenboschAges 18 years+ - NCT04590690Recruiting
Gut microbes and sex risks for kidney stones after weight surgery
This study looks at how gut bacteria (microbes), along with sex, may affect the chance of getting kidney stones after bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. It may help doctors understand who is at higher risk so prevention can be improved.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–130 - NCT04545957Recruiting
Radiation planning study using MRI for adults with cancer
This trial tests a “master protocol” approach to use MRI (a detailed body scan) to help plan radiation treatment for people with cancer. It may help doctors customize radiation more accurately, depending on your specific cancer type.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04558593Recruiting
Watching complex kidney cysts with regular scans
This study monitors people who have complex kidney cysts to see how they should be followed over time and whether it helps guide treatment. You may get regular imaging (scans), and you’ll be asked to complete questionnaires in English or French.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT04526353RecruitingPhase 2
Oxybutynin for young boys with posterior urethral valves
This trial tests whether early use of oxybutynin can improve bladder and urine behavior in very young boys with posterior urethral valves. It is mainly for babies whose bladder tests show problems even after valve surgery.
BordeauxAges 3 months–6 months - NCT04571658Recruiting
NEPTUNE Match study linking you to possible kidney research trials
This study is an add-on process that uses information from the NEPTUNE kidney study to see whether you might be able to join other kidney research trials. It may help connect eligible people with appropriate new treatment studies when they become available.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 1–80 - 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 - NCT04522765Recruiting
Tracking daily blood pressure patterns in people at high heart risk
This study measures how your blood pressure changes across the day in people at higher risk of heart and blood vessel disease. It may help researchers understand why blood pressure patterns vary, which could guide better prevention or care.
EdinburghAges 18–90 - NCT04592640RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Amniotic stem cell treatment for calciphylaxis
This early-phase study tests a stem cell therapy made from amniotic (placenta) tissue for people with calciphylaxis. If you qualify, the goal is to see whether this treatment is safe and potentially helpful for this rare, painful condition.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT04589468Recruiting
Exercise for cancer survivors at high risk
This study tests whether a structured exercise program can help prevent cancer from coming back in people who have been treated for certain solid tumors (colorectal, ovarian, lung, or breast cancer). If you've completed surgery and adjuvant therapy within the past 2 years and are currently not exercising much, you may be eligible. Participation involves following an exercise plan and regular check-ins.
Durate, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04556916Recruiting
Early prostate cancer screening with MRI before biopsy
This study is testing an approach to find prostate cancer earlier in men who may be at higher risk. If you fit the criteria, you may get an mpMRI scan before undergoing a prostate biopsy to check for cancer.
MontpellierAges 40 years+ - NCT04527445Recruiting
Test to use less X-ray during sacral nerve lead placement
This trial studies whether doctors can place a sacral neuromodulation lead using fewer X-rays. If you’re getting this procedure for overactive bladder, it may help reduce radiation exposure while still guiding correct lead placement.
Loma Linda, CaliforniaAges 18–89
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.