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
- NCT07076992Recruiting
Neonatal circumcision study in Egypt
This study looks at the challenges of circumcising newborn baby boys in Egypt. It helps researchers understand how to safely perform the procedure on infants under 3 months old.
Tanta, El-GharbiaAges Up to 3 months - NCT07077161RecruitingPhase 2
Skipping Cabozantinib Doses Instead of Reducing Them
This trial tests whether skipping a dose of cabozantinib instead of lowering the dose can help manage side effects while still controlling your kidney cancer. It is for people already taking cabozantinib who might need a break but want to stay on treatment.
Leiden, South HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT07075900Recruiting
Comparing two exercise programs for stress urinary incontinence
This study compares two different exercise programs for women with stress urinary incontinence. One program focuses on movement coordination, and the other focuses on pelvic floor muscle training. The goal is to find which approach works better.
IzmirAges 18–65 - NCT07083557Recruiting
Validation study for lab tests on hormones and metabolism
This study checks if lab tests used for hormone, heart, metabolism, and muscle disorders are accurate and reliable. You might be eligible if you are an adult with a body mass index between 16 and 60.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18–100 - NCT07084779Recruiting
AI in prostate biopsy work
This trial studies how AI might improve the process of prostate biopsies for people who have had an MRI. It may help if you are scheduled for a biopsy and have not been treated for prostate cancer before.
Cleveland, OhioAges 55–80 - NCT06695429Recruiting
Beetroot juice to prevent kidney damage from contrast dye
This trial tests if drinking beetroot juice can help protect your kidneys from damage caused by the dye used during heart procedures. It is for people hospitalized with a certain type of heart attack who are at moderate to high risk of kidney problems.
CartagenaAges 18 years+ - NCT06978205Recruiting
Balloon dilation for urine retention after spinal cord injury
This trial tests if a balloon dilation procedure in the urethra can help people with spinal cord injury empty their bladder naturally. It looks at whether the treatment reduces the need for catheters.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–80 - NCT06977906Recruiting
Bladder suspension in robotic prostate surgery for advanced cancer
This trial tests a new surgical technique (bladder suspension) during robotic prostate removal for men with locally advanced prostate cancer. It aims to see if this approach improves early recovery and outcomes.
Fuzhou, FujianAges Any age - NCT05443412Recruiting
AI tool to help detect prostate cancer from MRI and biopsy results
This study tests an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that may improve how doctors detect prostate cancer using imaging and biopsy information. It could help better identify cancer that is suspected based on PSA blood tests and rectal exam findings.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06981377Recruiting
Prostate cancer blood test research study
This study is looking at blood samples from people with prostate cancer to better understand the disease. It may help researchers find new ways to monitor or treat prostate cancer.
Meldola, Forlì-CesenaAges 18 years+ - NCT06840314Recruiting
Vibration vs traditional therapy for painful sex
This trial compares a vibrating vaginal device to standard therapy for women with pain during sex. It aims to find a more effective and comfortable treatment option.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05999396RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new antibody for colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new drug called CC-3, which is a type of antibody designed to help your immune system attack colorectal cancer cells. It is for people whose cancer has spread and who have already tried several standard treatments.
Tübingen, Baden-WurttembergAges 18 years+ - NCT06349577Recruiting
Bypass machine settings to protect kidneys during heart surgery
This study tests whether a special way of running the heart-lung bypass machine during planned heart surgery can help protect your kidneys and reduce the risk of kidney injury after the operation.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–85 - NCT06982079RecruitingPhase 3
SGLT2 inhibitors for advanced kidney disease
This trial tests whether SGLT2 inhibitor drugs can protect kidney function in people with advanced chronic kidney disease who are not yet on dialysis. It may help slow further kidney decline.
CairoAges 18 years+ - NCT06974357Recruiting
Genetic testing for calcium phosphate kidney stone formers
This study looks at genes in people who form calcium phosphate kidney stones. It may help doctors understand why some people make this type of stone.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–90 - NCT06983067Recruiting
Sentire C1000 for ureteral stricture repair
This trial tests a new medical device (Sentire C1000) for repairing a narrowed ureter (the tube that drains urine from your kidney). It may help if you need reconstructive surgery on your upper urinary tract.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06983444Recruiting
Bipolar prostate surgery comparison for BPH
This trial compares two ways to remove prostate tissue in men with an enlarged prostate (BPH). It tests if cutting out the tissue (enucleation) works better than shaving it down (resection) to improve urine flow and symptoms.
Qina, Qena GovernorateAges 50–80 - NCT07072728RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin therapy for anxiety in cancer patients
This trial tests whether psilocybin (a psychedelic drug given with talk therapy) can help people with cancer who have adjustment disorder—a condition where a cancer diagnosis causes severe anxiety or stress. It focuses on reducing anxiety and improving emotional well-being.
Abbotsford, VictoriaAges 18–80 - NCT07072468RecruitingPhase 2
Test of a gel for nerve pain after chemotherapy
This study tests a new gel (VMD-3866) applied to the skin to treat moderate nerve pain, numbness, or tingling caused by previous chemotherapy. It aims to see if the gel can safely reduce pain for people whose symptoms have been stable for at least 8 weeks.
London, UKAges 18–80 - NCT05451563Recruiting
Wearable device trial for erectile dysfunction
This trial studies a wearable device designed to help men with erectile dysfunction (trouble getting or keeping an erection). You may be able to take part if you have a willing female partner and you can safely try the device during the study.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05635669Recruiting
Acupuncture for mild to moderate stress urine leaks
This trial studies whether an “optimized” acupuncture treatment can reduce urine leakage caused by stress, like coughing or laughing. It is mainly for adults with mild to moderate stress urinary incontinence who are medically able to receive acupuncture.
ShanghaiAges 40–75 - NCT05798403Recruiting
Electroacupuncture vs bladder pills for overactive bladder
This trial compares electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture using mild electrical stimulation) with solifenacin, a bladder medication, for women with overactive bladder. It aims to see which treatment works better to reduce bladder urgency and frequent urination.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07073508Recruiting
Ultrasound of kidney arteries in ICU patients with kidney injury
This study uses an ultrasound test to check the blood flow to your kidneys soon after you enter the ICU. It aims to see if this test can help doctors better understand and treat acute kidney injury in critically ill patients.
CairoAges 18 years+ - NCT07074717Recruiting
Skin vs cheek graft for urethra repair
This trial compares using skin from your penis versus tissue from inside your cheek to fix a long, tight scar in the front portion of your urinary tube (urethra). It may help if you have this scar and past attempts to widen the tube have failed.
Tanta, El-Gharbia Governorate, EgyptAges 1.5 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.