Diabetic kidney disease

This phase 2 study tests the drug atrasentan in 103 adults with various kidney diseases that cause protein leakage, including IgA nephropathy and FSGS. Participants take a daily tablet to see if it reduces protein in urine, a sign of kidney damage. The goal is to find a new way t…

This Phase 3 trial tests whether dapagliflozin (Forxiga), a drug originally for diabetes, can reduce the risk of death, kidney failure, and heart failure hospitalization in 1750 people with severe chronic kidney disease. Unlike earlier studies, this trial includes patients on dia…

This study tests whether pentoxifylline, a medicine used since 1984 for leg blood vessel problems, can slow kidney damage and delay death in people with diabetic kidney disease. About 2,376 participants with type-2 diabetes and moderate-to-severe kidney decline are being followed…

This study tests whether a drug called finerenone can reduce scarring and fat buildup in the heart muscle of people with diabetic kidney disease and heart failure. About 40 adults will take the pill daily for 6 months and get advanced heart scans to see if their heart structure i…

This study tests whether a daily dose of alpha lipoic acid, an antioxidant supplement, can lower the risk of heart problems in 50 children who are on regular hemodialysis. Participants will either take the supplement or a placebo pill for a period, and researchers will monitor fo…

This study looks at whether a natural substance called fisetin can help people with advanced chronic kidney disease. Researchers will measure changes in inflammation, stem cell health, and physical frailty after 14 days of treatment. The study involves 30 adults aged 40-80 with m…

This study tests whether fenofibrate, a drug typically used to lower blood fats, can slow the worsening of diabetic retinopathy (eye damage) in adults with type 1 diabetes. Over 400 participants take either fenofibrate or a placebo daily for three years. The goal is to see if the…

This study compares two types of peritoneal dialysis—standard and incremental—in 100 adults starting dialysis. The goal is to see if using less dialysis solution (incremental) helps preserve remaining kidney function and reduces cell damage compared to the standard approach. Part…

This early-stage trial is testing whether a single injection of a person's own immune cells (dendritic cells and lymphocytes) can reduce kidney damage in type 2 diabetes. The cells are processed in a lab and then given back under the skin. Researchers will measure urine protein l…

This early-stage trial planned to test an experimental drug called VAR200 (2-HPβCD) in adults with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease. The drug works by removing extra cholesterol from kidney cells, which might help protect the kidneys. However, the study was withdrawn before any…

This study tests whether dapagliflozin, a drug used in adults for diabetes and kidney protection, can reduce protein leakage in the urine of children with chronic kidney disease. Ten children aged 4 to 18 with persistent proteinuria despite standard therapy will take the drug, an…

This pilot study tests whether fenofibrate, a generic drug used to lower blood fats, can prevent kidney function loss in people with type 1 diabetes who are at high risk of kidney failure. Forty participants will receive either fenofibrate or a placebo for 18 months, and their ki…

This study investigates why people with advanced chronic kidney disease (not yet on dialysis) often feel deep fatigue. Researchers will measure muscle strength and fatigue using simple tests like hand grip and walking speed. The goal is to understand how kidney disease affects ne…

This large study is looking at the genes of over 9,000 people with diabetes and kidney disease, along with their family members. The goal is to find which genes make some people more likely to get diabetic kidney disease. By understanding the genetic roots, researchers hope to de…

This study looks at American Indians with type 2 diabetes who had early kidney disease and took a drug called losartan years ago. Researchers want to see if the benefits of that treatment still help protect their kidneys today. About 141 people who were in the earlier study or th…

This study looks at how canagliflozin (Invokana), a diabetes drug, protects the kidneys in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will use advanced imaging, kidney biopsies, and function tests to uncover the mechanisms. The trial involves 45 adults and aims to explain the drug'…

This study gives a single dose of bepirovirsen to 32 adults with hepatitis B, some with kidney disease and some healthy. Researchers measure how much drug gets into the blood and how long it stays. The goal is to see if kidney problems change drug levels, which could affect futur…

This study looks at why up to 40% of people with type 1 diabetes develop kidney disease, even with better blood sugar control. Researchers will use kidney biopsies and advanced imaging in 100 adults to find hidden risk factors like insulin resistance and inflammation. The goal is…

This study looks at over 10,000 adults in Ecuador to understand why some people with diabetes develop kidney disease. Researchers will collect health surveys, blood and urine samples, and kidney tissue to study social, environmental, and biological factors. The goal is to find ne…

This study looks at the genetic and molecular factors behind type 2 diabetes, obesity, and related complications like kidney disease. Researchers will collect health information, blood and urine samples, and perform tests like eye exams and ultrasounds from over 2,300 adults, foc…

This study is building a large biobank of health information and blood samples from 48,000 people with diabetes in Hong Kong. Researchers will analyze genetic and other markers to find better ways to predict serious complications like kidney failure, heart disease, and stroke. Th…

This study looks at how the complement system, a part of the immune system, may contribute to kidney damage in people with diabetes. Researchers will measure complement proteins in blood and urine from 90 participants to see if they are linked to kidney disease severity and blood…

This observational study follows 2000 adults with type 2 diabetes and diabetic kidney disease from underserved communities. Researchers collect health data from medical records and questionnaires over 24 months to understand how the disease progresses and what treatments are used…

This study explores whether a simple urine protein test can help doctors decide which type 2 diabetes patients need extra medications to protect their heart and kidneys. Fifty adults with type 2 diabetes will receive semaglutide (Ozempic) and finerenone, and researchers will chec…

This study aims to identify clinical, lifestyle, and genetic factors that affect blood sugar control and kidney complications in adults with type 2 diabetes in Mexico. Researchers will collect medical history, physical test results, and blood samples from 1,000 participants. The …

This study gathers MRI, CT, and ultrasound images from 300 adults—some healthy, some with kidney or brain disease—to build a collection for future not-for-profit research. No new treatments are being tested; the goal is to make medical images available to scientists for advancing…