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
- NCT06947460RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR-T cell therapy for resistant lupus, sclerosis, and Sjögren's lung disease
This trial tests a special immune cell therapy (CAR-T cells targeting CD19 and BCMA) for people with lupus nephritis, systemic sclerosis, or Sjögren's-related lung blood vessel disease that hasn't improved with usual treatments. The goal is to see if this one-time cell infusion can calm the overactive immune system and improve symptoms.
Beijing, China,BeijingAges 10–65 - NCT07288359RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of GVV858 for HR+/HER2- breast cancer and other solid tumors
This trial is testing a new drug, GVV858, either alone or with hormone therapy, for people with HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer or certain other advanced solid tumors. It may be an option if standard treatments are no longer working or available.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07733583Recruiting
Pelvic floor therapy and exercise for endometriosis pain
This study tests whether a special type of physical therapy (pelvic floor therapy) combined with exercise can help reduce chronic pelvic pain in women with endometriosis. It aims to see if these treatments improve pain, daily function, and quality of life.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 18–45 - NCT06834633Recruiting
Kidney protection for severe trauma patients
This trial tests a method to protect kidneys in patients with severe injuries who show early signs of kidney stress. If you or a loved one had a serious accident and are at risk for kidney damage, this study may offer extra monitoring or treatment.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18 years+ - NCT04113486Recruiting
NMAP protein in new kidney or liver tumors
This study looks at a protein called NMAP in people who have a new kidney or liver mass that will be surgically removed. It helps researchers understand how this protein relates to cancer and might lead to better tests or treatments in the future.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT04198766RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New OX40 immunotherapy for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug (INBRX-106) alone or with Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can help the immune system fight cancer.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07192614RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of AZD6621 for men with advanced prostate cancer
This study tests a new drug called AZD6621 for men with metastatic prostate cancer that no longer responds to standard hormone therapy. The goal is to see how safe it is and whether it can slow down the cancer.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06329310Recruiting
Study of a new dialysis graft for kidney failure patients
This trial tests a new type of dialysis access graft (called aXess-E) for people with kidney failure who need a graft in their arm. It aims to see if the graft works well for long-term dialysis.
LisbonAges 18 years+ - NCT07728474Recruiting
Herbal supplement to prevent bladder cancer recurrence
This trial tests a herbal formula called LCS103 to see if it can help prevent bladder cancer from coming back after a tumor has been removed. It is for people with non-invasive bladder cancer that has been fully taken out by surgery.
HaifaAges 18 years+ - NCT07518979RecruitingPhase 2
EGFR-targeted drug plus immunotherapy for advanced penile cancer
This trial tests a new combination treatment for advanced penile cancer that hasn't been treated before. It combines a targeted drug (becotatug vedotin) designed to attack cancer cells with an immunotherapy drug (pucotenlimab) that helps your immune system fight cancer.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT06797518RecruitingPhase 2
Testing iptacopan for IgA nephropathy kidney changes
This study tests if adding iptacopan to standard care can improve kidney health in adults with IgA nephropathy. You may qualify if you have a kidney biopsy confirming IgA nephropathy and your kidney function is stable enough.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–99 - NCT07324694Recruiting
Stable blood pressure during heart surgery and recovery
This study looks at how changes in blood pressure during heart surgery affect recovery. If you are having scheduled heart surgery with a heart-lung machine, you may be able to join.
Diyarbakır, DiyarbakırAges 18 years+ - NCT07366918Recruiting
Comparing two types of electrical stimulation for overactive bladder
This study compares two non-invasive treatments for overactive bladder (sudden, frequent urges to pee) in women who haven't gotten relief from standard medications. One treatment uses a vaginal probe, the other uses pads on the perineum (area between the vagina and anus). Both aim to calm the bladder muscles.
DenizliAges 18 years+ - NCT05327465Recruiting
Exercise program for Black men on prostate hormone therapy
This trial tests whether a structured exercise program can improve heart and blood-vessel health in Black men receiving androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer. It may help your cardiovascular (heart) health and monitors safety during the program.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06792552RecruitingPhase 1
Study of SIM0505 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called SIM0505 for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study looks at different cancer types, including ovarian cancer, kidney cancer, uterine cancer, and lung cancer, to see if SIM0505 can help shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07730203Recruiting
Better prostate scans without a catheter
This study tests a new type of CT scan that can see the urethra without needing a tube (catheter). If you're getting radiation for prostate cancer, this might make your treatment planning more comfortable and precise.
Rozzano, MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT07024563RecruitingPhase 3
Testing ravulizumab for kids with IgA nephropathy
This study tests a drug called ravulizumab for children aged 2 to under 18 with IgA nephropathy, a kidney condition. It aims to see if the drug can help protect the kidneys and reduce protein in the urine.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 2–18 - NCT06329622RecruitingPhase 3
Does Ketosteril help muscle loss in kidney disease?
This study tests whether a medicine called Ketosteril can improve muscle strength and function in people with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease (CKD) who also have sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss).
ShanghaiAges Any age - 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+ - NCT07140315RecruitingPhase 1
DK222 study for lung and bladder cancer
This trial tests a new imaging drug, DK222, to see how well it works in people with non-small cell lung cancer or bladder cancer who are about to start immunotherapy. It may help doctors see if the treatment is reaching the right targets.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT03258658RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a personalized urethra repair made from your own tissue
This early study tests whether an engineered urethral patch made from your own body tissue is safe and workable for urethral strictures (narrowing that blocks urine flow). It is mainly looking for safety and how feasible the procedure and follow-up are, not proven cure yet.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 21–75 - NCT07228364RecruitingPhase 1
Testing safety of AZD1613 for polycystic kidney disease
This trial tests a new study drug called AZD1613 for adults with a certain type of kidney disease (ADPKD). Researchers want to see if it is safe, how the body handles it, and what the right dose might be.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–65 - NCT05503797RecruitingPhase 2
Study of FORE8394 for cancers with BRAF changes
This trial tests a new drug, FORE8394, for people whose cancers have a change in the BRAF gene. It may be an option if you have a solid tumor or brain tumor that has not responded to other treatments.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 8 years+ - NCT05404139RecruitingPhase 2
Short hormone therapy and radiation for prostate cancer that has spread a little
This trial tests a shorter course of hormone therapy plus targeted radiation for prostate cancer that has spread to a few spots (oligometastatic). The goal is to see if less hormone therapy can still control the cancer effectively.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–100
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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- Pain
- Injuries & trauma
- Mouth & dental
- Eyes & vision
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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.