Impaired renal function disease

This study tests a 6-month program where patients work with a pharmacist and their primary care doctor to make shared decisions about medications and lifestyle. The goal is to see if this team-based approach improves heart and kidney health scores and medication adherence. The st…

This trial investigates how the drug zoledronic acid is processed in the body of people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis and also have osteoporosis. It aims to find the best dose—either 2.5 mg or 5 mg—given as a single intravenous injection during a dialysis sessio…

This study tests whether montelukast, a common allergy medication, can reduce damage to the kidneys, eyes, and blood vessels in adults with type 2 diabetes and early kidney disease. The drug works by blocking inflammatory chemicals called leukotrienes, which are linked to diabete…

This study tests whether a newer type of dialysis filter (medium cut-off membrane) can better manage bone and mineral problems common in people with end-stage kidney disease. Thirty adults on maintenance dialysis will try both the new and standard filters for three months each. R…

This study tests whether a real-time continuous glucose monitor (CGM) helps people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease keep their blood sugar in a healthy range. Thirty adults will either use the CGM or stick with standard fingerstick checks for three months. The goal…

This study tests whether a low dose of colchicine, a common anti-inflammatory drug, can slow down blood vessel hardening and bone problems in people with stage 3 chronic kidney disease. About 60 adults will take colchicine or receive usual care for 12 months. The goal is to see i…

This study tests if temporarily restricting blood flow to an arm (called ischemic preconditioning) before kidney cancer surgery can reduce kidney damage. About 174 adults having partial nephrectomy will be randomly assigned to receive this technique or standard care. The goal is …

This study will test different methods to prevent infections and other problems from central lines (tubes placed in large veins) in 2,500 patients. It compares special antimicrobial caps and a skin anchor device against standard care. The goal is to find the best ways to keep pat…

This trial tests whether adding a traditional Chinese herbal decoction, Bushen Huoxue Simiao Formula, to standard care can ease urinary symptoms and improve quality of life for adults recovering from upper urinary tract stone surgery. Participants, aged 18 to 80, will receive eit…

This study compares two types of nerve blocks (ESPB and QLB) to see which provides better pain relief for children aged 2-12 after kidney surgery. One hundred children will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two blocks. The main goal is to see how long it takes before the…

This study looks at how the drug D-2570 moves through the body in people with reduced kidney function compared to those with normal kidneys. About 40 adults aged 18 to 70 will receive a single dose of D-2570. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood and monitor for side …

APT-KIDNEY is a large, flexible clinical trial platform designed to test multiple treatments for advanced kidney disease more efficiently. It will enroll up to 5,000 adults with severe kidney problems or those on dialysis. By using electronic health records and adaptive methods, …

This study looks at whether a new province-wide electronic health record system (called Connect Care) improves outcomes for adults with chronic diseases like diabetes, heart failure, or kidney disease. Researchers will compare hospital readmission and death rates before and after…

This early-phase trial will test a single dose of the experimental drug GSK4771261 in 30 healthy adults of Chinese, Japanese, and White/European backgrounds. The main goal is to check safety, how the body processes the drug, and whether it causes an immune response. No treatment …

This study follows 30 people with liver cirrhosis and a history of bleeding from high blood pressure in the liver. They will have surgery to remove the spleen and disconnect certain blood vessels. Researchers will track kidney function for two years to see if the surgery helps or…

This study tests whether an electronic health record alert can help primary care doctors refer patients with blood and protein in their urine to a kidney specialist. About 1,200 adults with these high-risk signs will be included. The goal is to see if the alert improves referral …

This study looks at how sex hormones from gender-affirming therapy change kidney function. Researchers will measure kidney performance, blood flow, and insulin sensitivity in 60 transgender people before and after one year of hormone treatment. The goal is to understand why men a…

This early-stage study tests a single injection of RG002C0106 in 24 adults to see how kidney function affects the drug's levels and safety. Participants have either normal kidneys or mild-to-moderate kidney impairment. The goal is to gather basic information, not to treat the dis…

This study tests whether a kidney transplant-specific comprehensive geriatric assessment (KT-CGA) can improve how older adults (60+) are evaluated for kidney transplants. Fifty participants will either receive the KT-CGA plus usual care or usual care alone. The goal is to see if …

This study will collect blood samples from 30,000 adults in the UK with various health conditions, including blood clots, infections, heart disease, diabetes, and more. The samples will be used to develop and fine-tune new diagnostic tests for the cobas® lumira device, which allo…

This study looks at ICU patients with kidney failure who need blood thinners to prevent dangerous clots. Doctors currently use different types of heparin, but it's unclear which is safest and works best when kidneys are weak. The study will track over 1,100 patients to compare bl…

This study will follow 1000 adults with advanced chronic kidney disease (stage 4-5) to learn why they face higher risks of bone fractures and heart disease. Researchers will track bone turnover markers, calcium and phosphate levels, and kidney function over time. No new treatment…

This study looks at whether kidney problems interfere with a common blood test used to check how well patients break down certain chemotherapy drugs (fluoropyrimidines). Researchers will measure DPD enzyme activity in about 742 people with breast or digestive cancer, kidney failu…

This study looks at how age and sex influence the body's ability to manage phosphate after a single oral dose. Forty healthy volunteers in two age groups (18-25 and 63-70) will ingest 558 mg of phosphorus, and researchers will measure phosphate levels in the blood over time. The …

This study will examine how quality of life changes after parathyroid surgery in 60 adults with kidney failure and secondary hyperparathyroidism. Researchers will use a database to compare quality-of-life scores, anxiety, and depression before and after surgery. The goal is to be…