Nephrology & urology
Kidney & urinary clinical trials
Kidney disease and conditions of the bladder and urinary tract. We’re tracking 4,386 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable2,716
- Phase 2569
- Phase 1363
- Phase 3265
- Phase 1/Phase 2227
- Phase 4191
- Phase 2/Phase 355
Top conditions
- Prostate Cancer644
- Bladder Cancer186
- Acute Kidney Injury134
- Chronic Kidney Diseases122
- Chronic Kidney Disease107
- Breast Cancer104
- Renal Cell Carcinoma80
- Urinary Incontinence60
- Kidney Cancer59
- Colorectal Cancer57
- 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 Kong33
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals33
- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna29
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center29
- AstraZeneca28
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris27
Where studies are running
- California356
- Arizona109
- Alabama107
- New York96
- Florida93
- Maryland91
- Texas91
- Massachusetts88
- Illinois66
- Minnesota50
Recruiting studies4,386 total
- NCT02823821RecruitingPhase 4
Testing different salt levels in dialysis fluid to prevent blood vessel events
This study tests whether changing the salt (sodium) level in dialysis fluid can reduce problems in blood vessels. It is done in adult dialysis centers to compare outcomes between two sodium levels.
AdelaideAges 18 years+ - NCT06234592Recruiting
Blood pressure medicines and kidney health in septic shock
This trial tests whether different blood pressure medicines protect kidney function better in people with septic shock (a severe infection that causes low blood pressure). It compares norepinephrine (the standard treatment) with other options to see which is best for the kidneys.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT07228806Recruiting
Telerehabilitation for pelvic floor health after childbirth
This trial tests whether physical therapy done remotely (telerehabilitation) can help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles after childbirth. It is for women who had their first baby and a vaginal delivery, and who are at least 6 weeks postpartum.
Ankara, YenimahalleAges 18–45 - NCT06257017RecruitingPhase 2
Using DNA tests to guide chemotherapy after bladder cancer surgery
This trial checks if a DNA blood test can help decide who needs extra chemo after bladder or upper urinary tract cancer surgery. It tests whether watching for cancer DNA in the blood can match patients to the right treatment.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 18–70 - NCT06595446Recruiting
Timing of stent removal after bladder cancer surgery
This study looks at whether removing a small tube (stent) placed during bladder surgery earlier or later helps recovery. It is for patients having a specific type of bladder removal surgery that creates a new way for urine to leave the body.
London, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06740071Recruiting
Pelvic floor training for urine leakage after prostate surgery
This study tests a special training program using touch and movement to strengthen pelvic floor muscles in men who leak urine after prostate cancer surgery. It may help you regain bladder control more quickly.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–85 - NCT06838416Recruiting
Study on finerenone for kidney health in type 2 diabetes
This trial tests if a medicine called finerenone can protect kidney function in people with type 2 diabetes and early-to-moderate chronic kidney disease. It may be an option if you are already on blood pressure medication and have some protein in your urine.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT07223424RecruitingPhase 2
Patient preference study: shot vs infusion for immunotherapy
This study compares two ways to take immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab or pembrolizumab): as a shot under the skin (subcutaneous) versus an infusion into a vein (intravenous). It looks at which method patients prefer and is for people with certain advanced cancers where these drugs are already approved.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07229040RecruitingPhase 2
Kidney protection during heated chemotherapy surgery for ovarian cancer
This trial tests two drugs (cilastatin and thiosulfate) to see which one better protects the kidneys during surgery that uses heated cisplatin chemotherapy directly in the abdomen. It is for women with advanced ovarian cancer whose disease is mostly in the belly.
Madrid, MadridAges 18–75 - NCT07221604Recruiting
Goal-setting for advanced kidney disease
This trial tests a program that helps patients with advanced kidney disease, their families, and their doctors work together to set care goals. The program aims to improve communication and quality of life.
Keene, New HampshireAges 18 years+ - NCT07223541RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy and targeted radiation for advanced kidney cancer
This study tests a new immunotherapy drug (cemiplimab), either alone or combined with another drug (fianlimab), after targeted radiation (SBRT) to kill cancer cells. It is for people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer who have few spots of spread and have not had many prior treatments.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 18 years+ - NCT07224009RecruitingPhase 2
Low dose naltrexone for fatigue in prostate cancer on hormone therapy
This trial tests if a low dose of the drug naltrexone can help reduce fatigue in men with prostate cancer who are currently receiving hormone therapy (ADT). It may offer a new way to manage tiredness during treatment.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07223736Recruiting
AI education for new mothers after birth
This study tests an AI-based education tool for first-time mothers to help with recovery and reduce loneliness after childbirth. You participate from home using your smartphone for 2-6 weeks after delivery.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07222722Recruiting
Brain oxygen monitoring for preterm babies and kidney health
This trial uses a special monitor to check oxygen levels in the brain of very premature babies. It aims to see if low oxygen affects kidney health.
New York, New YorkAges 6 months–7 months - NCT07223385RecruitingPhase 2
Heart health check for prostate cancer patients on ARPI therapy
This trial is for men with advanced prostate cancer who are taking ARPI therapy. It offers a special heart health consultation to help manage the increased heart risk that can come with these powerful cancer treatments.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 45 years+ - NCT07227077Recruiting
Physical activity study for older cancer survivors with chronic pain
This study uses a smartphone program to encourage physical activity in older adults who have survived cancer and have ongoing pain. It aims to learn how to best help you move more and feel better.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 65 years+ - NCT07225205Recruiting
Home IV fluids after bladder removal surgery
This trial tests if giving IV fluids at home after bladder removal surgery is safe and helpful. It aims to reduce dehydration and hospital visits after you go home.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07222683Recruiting
How kidney transplant affects heart blood vessel health
This study looks at how receiving a kidney transplant changes the health of small blood vessels in the heart. It may help people with advanced kidney disease understand the benefits of transplant on their heart health.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07225114RecruitingPhase 2
Better ultrasound imaging with contrast before biopsy
This trial tests a new, detailed ultrasound technique that uses a contrast agent (called Definity) to get clearer images of a suspicious area before a biopsy. It may help doctors better see the blood flow in the lesion, which could improve diagnosis.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07225374RecruitingPhase 2
Avelumab after chemotherapy for upper tract urothelial cancer
This trial is for people with upper tract urothelial cancer who have already had surgery and chemotherapy (cisplatin-based). It tests whether continuing with a drug called avelumab (an immunotherapy) can help prevent the cancer from coming back.
Seoul, GangnamAges 20 years+ - NCT07224243Recruiting
How oxygen during surgery affects recovery
This study looks at how different oxygen levels during surgery affect recovery. It includes adults having surgery with a breathing tube, but excludes people having open-heart surgery, certain lung procedures, or who have had bleomycin chemotherapy.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07226544RecruitingPhase 2
Ivonescimab before surgery for high-risk kidney cancer
This trial tests giving the drug ivonescimab before surgery for patients with high-risk clear cell kidney cancer. The goal is to see if it can help shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07225764RecruitingPhase 4
Kidney stone prevention trial for calcium oxalate stone formers
This trial tests a new approach to prevent calcium oxalate kidney stones from coming back. It may help people who have had a procedure to remove stones and have a specific stone type.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07224776RecruitingPhase 1
Sparsentan for proteinuria from VEGF inhibitor cancer treatment
This trial tests if sparsentan can reduce high levels of protein in the urine caused by VEGF signaling pathway inhibitors (VSPIs), a type of cancer treatment. It may help protect kidney function during cancer therapy.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many kidney & urinary clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 4,386 recruiting nephrology & urology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 6,845 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.