Nephrology & urology
Kidney & urinary clinical trials
Kidney disease and conditions of the bladder and urinary tract. We’re tracking 4,504 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable2,821
- Phase 2564
- Phase 1366
- Phase 3271
- Phase 1/Phase 2230
- Phase 4194
- Phase 2/Phase 358
Top conditions
- Prostate Cancer651
- Bladder Cancer191
- Acute Kidney Injury136
- Chronic Kidney Diseases131
- Breast Cancer104
- Chronic Kidney Disease104
- Renal Cell Carcinoma80
- Urinary Incontinence64
- Colorectal Cancer60
- Kidney Cancer60
- Ovarian Cancer60
- Lung Cancer55
- Lupus Nephritis54
- Cancer51
- Melanoma50
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia48
- Prostate Cancer (Adenocarcinoma)46
- Renal Cancer46
Leading sponsors
- Mayo Clinic62
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)45
- Peking University First Hospital38
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center36
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals35
- Chinese University of Hong Kong34
- AstraZeneca30
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center29
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris28
- University of California, San Francisco28
Where studies are running
- California350
- Alabama112
- Arizona103
- Florida97
- New York95
- Maryland91
- Texas91
- Massachusetts88
- Illinois66
- Ohio48
Recruiting studies4,504 total
- NCT06545955RecruitingPhase 3
Gene therapy study for high-grade bladder cancer not responding to BCG
This trial tests a gene therapy called nadofaragene firadenovec, given directly into the bladder, either alone or with chemo or immunotherapy. It's for people with high-grade bladder cancer that hasn't gone away after BCG treatment.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07744932RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation plus drug combo for kidney cancer that has spread a little
This trial tests a combination of targeted radiation, an oral drug (axitinib), and an immunotherapy (toripalimab) for people with kidney cancer that has spread to a few spots. It aims to see if this combo helps control the cancer longer.
Shijiazhuang, HebeiAges 18 years+ - NCT05762536RecruitingPhase 2
Docetaxel or cabazitaxel with or without darolutamide
This Phase 2 study tests whether adding darolutamide to either docetaxel or cabazitaxel helps treat men with advanced, progressing prostate cancer. It’s for cancers that have already grown despite hormone-blocking tablets (ARSi).
RotterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT06813898RecruitingEarly Phase 1
A New Scan for Early Prostate Cancer Recurrence
This study tests a new scanning method (rhPSMA-7.3 PET/CT) to detect prostate cancer recurrence when PSA is slightly high. If your PSA is low but rising, and standard scans haven't found cancer, this scan might help locate it.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Any age - NCT06889649RecruitingPhase 2
SBRT plus immunotherapy and targeted therapy for kidney cancer
This trial tests a combination of targeted therapy (axitinib) and immunotherapy (toripalimab) alongside stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for kidney cancer that has come back or spread. It may be an option if you have a limited number of metastatic tumors that can be treated with radiation.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT03669783RecruitingPhase 3
Stage IV childhood kidney tumor with lung spread treatment comparison
This study tests two different chemotherapy combinations for children whose kidney tumor has spread to the lungs (or looks highly suspicious for spread). You may be assigned to either the standard plan or an experimental plan, and the goal is to see which works better and is safest.
MarseilleAges Up to 17 years - NCT04628767RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Durvalumab plus chemo before surgery for upper tract cancer
This trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (durvalumab) to chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with high-grade upper tract urothelial cancer. It compares different treatment approaches based on whether a patient can receive cisplatin chemotherapy.
Kingman, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06907758Recruiting
How organ donor care before surgery affects kidney transplant success
This study looks at whether special care given to brain-dead organ donors before their kidneys are removed helps the kidneys work better after they are transplanted into recipients. It reviews data from transplants done at Strasbourg University Hospital between 2018 and 2023.
StrasbourgAges 18 years+ - NCT06906835Recruiting
Comparing two blood tests to guide iron treatment in dialysis patients
This trial tests whether a new blood test (reticulocyte hemoglobin) is better than the usual iron test (transferrin saturation) for guiding when to give iron to people on dialysis. If you have anemia (low red blood cells) from kidney disease, this study may help doctors find the best way to treat your iron levels.
Pathumwan, BangkokAges 18–80 - NCT03707262RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Brother or sister donor transplant using kidney and stem cells
This study tests a combined approach for kidney transplant patients: standard living-donor kidney transplant plus an added “stem cell” component taken from the same sibling donor. It aims to improve transplant outcomes by trying to better control the immune response and reduce complications.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06905808Recruiting
Normal Bladder Pressure Values Using e-Sense Catheter
This study uses a special catheter to measure normal bladder pressures during a standard bladder test. It aims to find what normal pressure values are for different ages and genders.
BristolAges 20 years+ - NCT07289243Recruiting
Comparing laser therapy and standard surgery for an enlarged prostate
This trial compares a new laser treatment (Echolaser SORACTELITE-TPLA) with the standard surgery (TURP) for men with bothersome urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate. The goal is to see which approach works better at reducing symptoms like needing to urinate frequently or urgently.
Bari, ITALY/BariAges 40–85 - NCT06904573RecruitingPhase 2
Probiotics for advanced bladder cancer
This trial tests if taking probiotics can help people with advanced bladder or urinary tract cancer that has spread. It's for those who have already tried immunotherapy. The goal is to see if probiotics can improve treatment outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT05544565RecruitingPhase 4
Short IV antibiotics vs switch to oral in young UTI children
This trial tests whether giving antibiotics through a vein for 3 days works as well as giving 3 days through a vein followed by 7 days by mouth for a first urinary tract infection (kidney infection). It may help your child recover safely while possibly reducing longer IV treatment.
Corbeil-Essonnes, EssonneAges 1 month–3 years - NCT06283498Enrolling by invitation
Radiofrequency treatment for overactive bladder
This study tests a new non-surgical treatment for overactive bladder using radiofrequency energy delivered through the vagina to calm the nerves that cause urgency and leaking. It is for people who have urge incontinence and have not found relief from medication.
Corona del Mar, CaliforniaAges 21–80 - NCT06724588Enrolling by invitation
Bacteria and drug resistance in people with repeat UTIs
This study looks at bacteria in urine samples from people who get frequent urinary tract infections and have a certain type of catheter. It aims to learn why some bacteria are hard to treat and may help improve care for patients like you.
LeuvenAges 18 years+ - NCT07157787RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new drug for primary membranous nephropathy
This trial tests a new drug called ALXN1920 for adults with primary membranous nephropathy (PMN), a kidney disease where the immune system attacks the kidneys. It is for people at high risk of their disease getting worse, and it compares the new drug added to standard care versus standard care alone.
Loma Linda, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT07156045RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Study of donor NK cells targeting PSMA for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests a new treatment using natural killer cells from a healthy donor that are designed to find and attack prostate cancer cells that have a protein called PSMA. It may help men with advanced prostate cancer that has stopped responding to hormone therapy.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05650866Recruiting
Testing an implanted device to help erections after prostate surgery
This trial checks whether a new implanted device is safe and tolerable to help improve erections after nerve-sparing prostate surgery. It may help men who want to reduce erectile side effects from prostatectomy, but it also excludes several groups who have erection-related problems or nerve issues.
Fitzroy, VictoriaAges 30–70 - NCT06273345Recruiting
Treating the primary tumor for prostate cancer that has spread a little
This trial studies whether treating the main prostate tumor with local therapy (like surgery or radiation) along with hormone therapy is beneficial for men whose cancer has spread to only a few spots in the body (low-volume metastases). It focuses on men who have not had any prior treatment for their prostate cancer.
Brixen, BolzanoAges 18 years+ - NCT05874674Recruiting
Testing nafamostat to reduce bleeding risk during dialysis
This pilot study tests whether nafamostat is safe for people on hemodialysis who have a high risk of bleeding. It may help clinicians find safer ways to manage blood clotting medicines during dialysis.
Wŏnju, KangwondoAges 18–99 - NCT07034053RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Clofarabine for advanced bladder cancer
This trial tests the drug clofarabine in people with advanced bladder cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It is for those who have already tried standard treatments or chose not to have them.
ViennaAges 18 years+ - NCT06639347RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing SHR-A2102 for advanced bladder cancer
This trial tests a new drug called SHR-A2102, which is a type of targeted therapy (an antibody-drug conjugate) for advanced urothelial carcinoma (bladder cancer). It may help if your cancer has not responded to standard treatments or if you are starting treatment for advanced disease.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT07296705RecruitingPhase 2
New drug combo to save the bladder in HER2-positive bladder cancer
This trial tests combining two newer drugs (zanidatamab and tislelizumab) with standard chemotherapy before bladder surgery. The goal is to shrink the tumor so the bladder can be saved instead of removed.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–85
Common questions
- How many kidney & urinary clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 4,504 recruiting nephrology & urology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 7,162 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.