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
- NCT04297592Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Antibiotics to prevent infection after hip or knee replacement
This trial studies whether giving antibiotics before and/or after surgery can lower the chance of a serious joint infection after elective hip or knee replacement. It’s aimed at people at higher risk for infection.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–99 - NCT04359069Recruiting
Shorter urinary catheter time after pelvic surgery
This study looks at whether the urinary (Foley) catheter can stay in place for a shorter time after certain pelvic operations. It aims to see if timing of catheter removal is safer and more comfortable, especially for bladder function.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04354064Recruiting
Blood DNA test to see early treatment response in solid tumors
This study looks at circulating tumor DNA, which is tiny bits of DNA found in blood, to help assess how solid tumors are responding early. It uses blood samples from healthy adults who are willing to donate.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT04368702Recruiting
MRI-guided radiation for people needing radiation for cancer
This study tests whether radiation given with help from MRI (a type of scan) can better treat cancers that need radiation. You may be eligible if your cancer is confirmed and you can safely have MRI scans.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04298255Recruiting
Testicular injection therapy for certain causes of male infertility
This trial studies a special lab procedure where selected immature sperm cells are injected to help infertile couples achieve pregnancy. It is designed for couples where the man has a specific type of sperm-making problem found during a testicular sperm extraction.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT04338048Recruiting
Study for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
This study enrolls people who have been diagnosed with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), a genetic kidney condition that can cause kidney cysts. It aims to learn about this specific form of the disease so better care is possible for the right patients.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges Up to 18 years - NCT04344769Recruiting
Studying how a kidney-protecting pathway works in ADPKD
This study looks at how the body’s “Nrf2 response” works in people with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). It may help researchers better understand disease biology and future treatments by comparing kidney-related signals in ADPKD patients and healthy volunteers.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–30 - NCT04343417Enrolling by invitation
Kidney biopsy study that stores samples for research
This study collects and stores kidney biopsy samples (and related information) to help researchers understand kidney diseases. You may be able to join if you are already scheduled for a kidney biopsy and can consent.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–99 - NCT04308330RecruitingPhase 1
Vorinostat plus chemotherapy for advanced tumors in brain
This Phase 1 trial studies how safe and tolerable vorinostat is when combined with chemotherapy for cancers that have come back or are hard to treat, including tumors in the brain or spinal cord. It may help doctors find a better way to treat advanced solid tumors and CNS (brain/spinal cord) cancers.
Valhalla, New YorkAges 1–30 - NCT04273061RecruitingPhase 2
Atezolizumab for tumors that look sensitive on DNA/RNA testing
This Phase 2 study tests atezolizumab, an immunotherapy drug, in people with advanced, incurable solid tumors whose tumor DNA/RNA suggests they may respond. The goal is to see if the treatment works better for patients selected by these lab results.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT04326218Recruiting
Understanding Immune Causes of Kidney Membrane Disease
This study examines blood and kidney tissue samples from people with membranous nephropathy—a condition where the kidney's filtering membrane is damaged by the immune system. Researchers are trying to understand which immune markers predict how the disease will progress and respond to treatment.
Nice, Alpes MaritimeAges 18 years+ - NCT04334707Recruiting
Study kidney damage in people with long-term diabetes
This study is looking at different kidney health patterns in people with diabetes, especially diabetic kidney disease and people who have not developed kidney damage despite long-term diabetes. It may help researchers understand why kidney problems happen—and what protective factors might prevent them.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT04337580RecruitingPhase 2
Test a fatty-acid drug for docetaxel-resistant prostate cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether blocking fatty-acid production can slow castration-refractory prostate cancer that has already progressed after docetaxel. It may help by targeting cancer growth when standard hormone-level treatments are no longer working.
Salisbury, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT04235764Recruiting
Testing a new bladder-tumor surgery tool for removed tissue
This trial studies a redesigned surgical instrument used during bladder tumor removal, to see if it can improve how the removed tissue samples are collected. It may help future patients by supporting better study of bladder tissue during cancer care.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT04163614Recruiting
Testing blood pressure patterns and fluid removal during dialysis
This study looks at how blood pressure changes during hemodialysis and how much fluid is removed, to see what approach works best for controlling blood pressure. It may help dialysis patients whose blood pressure is often high before or after treatment.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04240054RecruitingPhase 2
Study drugs before transplant for myeloma with kidney problems
This Phase 2 trial tests whether a combination of anti-myeloma medicines given before stem cell transplant works well and is safe for people with multiple myeloma who also have kidney problems. It may help control the myeloma and prepare you for the transplant.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT04175431RecruitingPhase 2
PSMA or FACBC PET scan guided treatment for prostate cancer recurrence
This Phase 2 study tests using a special PET/CT scan (PSMA or FACBC) to guide treatment for prostate cancer that has come back after surgery and radiation. The goal is to see whether this scan-based approach can better target cancer in the prostate area (and help plan the right treatment).
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04185844Recruiting
Chronic kidney health study for Native American adults
This study follows Native American adults with kidney function changes (either moderately reduced kidney filtration or early urine protein). It aims to better understand kidney disease over time and what factors predict progress, which may help improve care for people like you.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 21–80 - NCT04207580Recruiting
Follow-up study for children with newly diagnosed nephrotic syndrome
This study follows children in France who developed idiopathic nephrotic syndrome after 2018, to learn how the condition behaves over time. It may help doctors improve future care by tracking symptoms and outcomes.
AgenAges Up to 18 years - NCT04254133Enrolling by invitation
Study uses genetics to guide prostate cancer care and screening
This study collects saliva and health/family history information to learn how inherited (genetic) factors relate to prostate cancer. The goal is to improve how treatment and future screening are planned for people and families.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 35–89 - NCT04167969RecruitingPhase 1
Nanoparticles to help guide prostate cancer surgery
This Phase 1 study tests nanoparticles (tiny particles) that are meant to help surgeons better find and remove prostate cancer tissue during surgery. You may be offered standard prostate surgery plus imaging with a study tracer to guide the operation.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT04174066Recruiting
Study on kidney damage in children and adults with MGLS or FSGS
This trial collects medical data and blood/urine samples from patients with minimal change disease or focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) to better understand how the immune system damages kidney cells.
NiceAges 1 year+ - NCT04188535Recruiting
Scanning tumor response during radiation therapy
This study uses repeated MRI scans during radiation treatment to see how tumors change. It may help doctors adjust treatment and improve outcomes for many types of cancer.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04239703Recruiting
Kidney transplant biopsy study using blood test clues
This study looks at kidney transplant patients who are getting a kidney biopsy for usual clinical reasons. It tests whether special blood test results (from a sample taken as part of the study) can help spot transplant kidney problems earlier or more accurately.
Tampa, FloridaAges Any age
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.