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
- NCT05655065Recruiting
Testing higher blood pressure to protect kidneys in shock
This trial studies whether aiming for a higher average blood pressure (using medicines) can better protect kidney function in critically ill adults with shock. You may be asked to have close kidney and heart monitoring while receiving blood-pressure support.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT06271343Recruiting
Kidney transplant tolerance study
This trial is testing a way to help your body accept a kidney transplant without needing lifelong anti-rejection drugs. It is for people getting a kidney from a living donor who is a relative and has a compatible blood type.
Nantes, Loire-AtlantiqueAges 18 years+ - NCT06260579Recruiting
Home exercise program after kidney transplant
This study tests whether a home exercise program, especially with higher intensity, can help people recover better after a kidney transplant. You would exercise on a stationary bike at home, with guidance from a team.
GhentAges 18 years+ - NCT05410730RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Early bladder cancer study using new drugs and BCG
This trial tests whether a new bladder cancer drug (SHR-1501) works alone or combined with BCG, and compares options with another drug (SHR-1316), in people with high-risk non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer. It may help reduce cancer coming back and improve control of the disease.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07081126Recruiting
Daratumumab for late antibody-mediated rejection in kidney transplant
This trial tests whether daratumumab can help treat a type of rejection that happens more than a year after a kidney transplant. It may be an option for people who have biopsy-proven antibody-mediated rejection and new donor-specific antibodies.
MartinAges 18 years+ - NCT06225882Recruiting
Follow-up study for patients with primary hyperoxaluria type 1 on Lumasiran
This study follows patients with primary hyperoxaluria type 1 who are being treated with Lumasiran. It aims to understand how well the treatment works over time.
BesançonAges birth–99 years - NCT07727837Recruiting
Pelvic floor health in children with poop problems
This trial looks at how defecation disorders (trouble pooping or soiling) in children affect their quality of life, walking, balance, and physical function. It aims to understand the links between these problems and the pelvic floor muscles.
Izmir, BornovaAges 6–18 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06147076Recruiting
Social support counseling for kidney transplant candidates
This study tests a counseling program that helps kidney transplant candidates and their family or friends work together to improve social support during the transplant process.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06153888Recruiting
Heart strain during dialysis: a study on fluid removal
This study looks at how quickly fluid is removed during dialysis affects the heart. It may help find safer ways to manage fluid removal for people on hemodialysis.
UmeåAges 18 years+ - NCT07007910RecruitingPhase 1
Study of HSK46575 for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests a new drug, HSK46575, for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that has worsened after hormone therapy and chemotherapy. The goal is to see if it can help slow the cancer's growth.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT06130046Recruiting
Study of MR-proADM as a biomarker for kidney and liver transplant
This trial is testing a simple blood biomarker called MR-proADM to see if it can help doctors detect early signs of transplant rejection or poor kidney function after a kidney or liver transplant.
RomeAges 18–70 - NCT07724327Enrolling by invitation
AI assistant for peritoneal dialysis decisions
This study tests whether a special AI tool can help doctors make better decisions about peritoneal dialysis (a type of kidney treatment). You will use the AI to answer clinical scenarios and your answers will be compared to others.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges Any age - NCT07451067Recruiting
Vasectomy Decision Support Tool Study
This study tests a tool to help people decide if vasectomy is right for them. You would use the tool and share your thoughts on it.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 21–55 - 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+ - NCT07563530Recruiting
Early Drinking After Urological Surgery to Ease Thirst
This study tests whether patients can drink water soon after urological endoscopic surgery (a minimally invasive procedure on the urinary system) to feel better and reduce post-surgery thirst. The goal is to see if safe, early drinking improves how patients feel during recovery.
Karachi, SindhAges 18–65 - NCT06966804RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two medicines for ureteral stent comfort
This trial tests two medicines (terazosin and tamsulosin) to see which one better reduces discomfort from a ureteral stent placed after stone treatment. If you've recently had a stent placed and have no other major health issues, you may be able to join.
Alor Star, KedahAges 18 years+ - NCT07311694RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing a new treatment with standard drugs for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests a new drug, HRS-4357, against standard treatments for men with a specific type of advanced prostate cancer that has spread and no longer responds to hormone therapy. It aims to see if the new drug works better.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07312461Recruiting
Causes and care for children with visible blood in urine
This study looks at children who come to the emergency room with visible blood in their urine (called gross hematuria). It tracks what causes it and how it is managed, which could help doctors give better care.
StrasbourgAges Up to 17 years - NCT06568562RecruitingPhase 2
XL092 for advanced prostate cancer after PSMA therapy
This trial tests a new oral drug, XL092, for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that has progressed after PSMA-targeted radiation therapy (Lu-177 PSMA-617). It aims to see if the drug can slow down the cancer.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT07318103RecruitingPhase 2
Study of HRS-9057 for fluid retention in heart failure
This trial tests an investigational drug, HRS-9057, in people hospitalized with heart failure who still have fluid buildup despite taking standard diuretics. The goal is to see if HRS-9057 helps remove excess fluid better than current treatments.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07020520Recruiting
Testing Optilume balloon for ureter narrowing
This trial tests a special balloon called Optilume that widens a blocked ureter (the tube from your kidney to bladder) and releases medication to help keep it open. It might be an option if you have a single, short ureter narrowing and your kidneys are working well.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07724028Enrolling by invitation
Nerve stimulation during robotic prostate surgery
This study tests whether stimulating specific nerves during robotic prostate surgery helps preserve erectile function. If you are scheduled for prostate surgery and have normal erections now, this research may help improve your recovery of erections afterward.
LjubljanaAges 18 years+
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.