Urinary system disorder
MONDO:0002118A disease involving the renal system.
Also known as: disease of renal system, disease or disorder of renal system, disease, urinary tract, disease, urologic, disease, urological, diseases, urinary tract, diseases, urologic, diseases, urological
5190 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New hope for bladder cancer: experimental drug trial now recruiting
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine, PF-08634404, in adults with advanced bladder cancer that has spread. Some participants receive the drug alone, while others get it combined with another cancer drug. The goal is to check safety, how well it works, and how it affects the body. Abou…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 04:00 UTC
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New radiation approach before surgery for rare adrenal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests giving radiation therapy before surgery to people whose adrenal cancer has come back. The goal is to find a safe radiation dose and see if it helps shrink tumors before removal. About 32 adults with resectable recurrent ACC will receive daily radiatio…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 04:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to tackle tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests whether combining pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) with aldesleukin (IL-2) can shrink tumors in people with advanced melanoma or kidney cancer that hasn't responded to prior treatments. About 78 adults will receive two cycles of the combo in the hospital,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 04:00 UTC
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New drug combo trial aims to fight advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called BMS-986340, alone or with other cancer treatments, in people with advanced solid tumors like lung, colon, or breast cancer. The goal is to find safe doses and check for side effects. About 1,100 adults with tumors that have worsened after standa…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 04:00 UTC
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New hope for bladder cancer: targeted drug combo trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a new targeted medicine (vepugratinib) to two standard cancer drugs can help people with advanced bladder cancer that has a specific genetic change (FGFR3). About 450 adults whose cancer has spread or cannot be removed by surgery will take part. Th…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 04:00 UTC
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New hope for kidney disease: Zigakibart's Long-Term safety under study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at the long-term safety of a drug called zigakibart for adults with IgA nephropathy, a kidney disease. It is for people who have already finished a previous zigakibart study. Researchers will monitor side effects and check kidney function over 96 weeks.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 04:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on metastatic tumors in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether a patient's own white blood cells, genetically modified in a lab to recognize and attack their specific tumor mutations, can shrink metastatic cancers. Participants include people with several advanced solid tumors or multiple myeloma who have exh…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 04:00 UTC
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Can spreading out radiation beat a single dose for brain tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase III trial tests whether giving radiation in three smaller doses (FSRS) works better than a single large dose (SRS) for cancer that has spread to the brain. About 269 adults with lung, breast, melanoma, kidney, or gastrointestinal cancers will be randomly assigned to on…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 04:00 UTC
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Tiny Drug-Carrying particles aim to blast bladder cancer cells
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called PPM, which are tiny particles loaded with the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel and coated with a molecule (PLZ4) that helps them target bladder cancer cells. The drug is given directly into the bladder through a catheter once a week for …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 04:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus kidney disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a new treatment called FT819 for people with lupus nephritis, a serious kidney complication of lupus. FT819 is made from donor immune cells that are engineered to target and destroy faulty B cells. The study will enroll 53 participants and aims to se…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fate Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 04:00 UTC
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Radiation boost may tame untreatable kidney cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether adding precise, high-dose radiation (SABR) to the main kidney tumor improves outcomes for people with metastatic kidney cancer that cannot be surgically removed. Participants receive standard immunotherapy drugs (avelumab, axitinib, or cabozantin…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 04:00 UTC
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Could a simple sugar powder help save kidneys? new trial underway for FSGS
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called ManNAc in 30 adults with primary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a kidney disease that causes scarring and protein loss. Participants take ManNAc powder dissolved in water twice daily for 14 weeks. The study aims to see if t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 04:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to spare bladders in cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether a combination of enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab can help people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer avoid bladder removal. About 240 adults who are candidates for surgery will receive the drugs intravenously. The main goals are to see how ma…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 04:00 UTC
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New drug SIM0505 enters first human tests for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called SIM0505 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and check for any early signs that the drug shrinks tumors. About 414 participants will re…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: NextCure, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 04:00 UTC
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Could a targeted antibody outdo steroids for a rare kidney disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase IIa trial investigates whether obinutuzumab, a monoclonal antibody, can effectively treat adults with newly diagnosed minimal change disease, a kidney condition causing protein leakage and swelling. Participants receive either two doses of obinutuzumab or standard gluc…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Medical University Innsbruck • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 04:00 UTC
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New bladder cancer drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called PF-08052667 for adults with a type of bladder cancer that hasn't spread into the muscle layer but is likely to return. The drug is given directly into the bladder, sometimes with other medicines like BCG or sasanlimab. The trial has three parts …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 04:00 UTC
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Mushroom compound targets kidney cancer in dialysis patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a drug called orellanine, derived from a mushroom, in 75 people with advanced kidney cancer who are also on dialysis. The drug is given intravenously to see if it is safe and can shrink tumors. All participants have end-stage kidney disease and h…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Oncorena AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill combo aims to fight advanced kidney cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the drug zanzalintinib to belzutifan helps people with advanced kidney cancer live longer and keep the cancer from growing. About 758 participants who have already tried standard treatments will receive either the combination or belzut…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to shield dialysis patients from deadly staph infections
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called AZD7760 in healthy volunteers and people with end-stage kidney disease who are on dialysis. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. If it works, it could help prevent serious staph infections that often occur in dia…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to boost immune attack on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental oral drug called GIM-531, alone or with an immunotherapy (anti-PD-1), in 117 adults with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe, tolerable, and can help th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgiamune Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New bladder cancer cocktail aims to outdo chemo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether a combination of two drugs, SHR-A2102 and adebrelimab, works better than standard chemotherapy for people with advanced bladder cancer that has not been treated before. About 462 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the ne…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Suzhou Suncadia Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a milk protein shield kidneys from diabetes damage?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a daily 250 mg supplement of lactoferrin, a protein found in milk, can improve kidney health in people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. The study will compare lactoferrin against a placebo, alongside standard diabetes care, to see if it re…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New bladder cancer drug shows promise in early safety trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called 2141-V11 in people with a type of bladder cancer that hasn't responded to standard therapy. The drug is given directly into the bladder through a catheter or by injection into the tumor. The main goal is to see if it's safe and to fi…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug avacopan under Long-Term safety review for vasculitis patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is checking the long-term safety of a drug called avacopan for people with ANCA-associated vasculitis, a rare disease where the immune system attacks blood vessels. About 300 adults who need treatment for a new diagnosis or flare-up will take avacopan or a placebo. The…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to stop bleeding in kidney stone surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a hemostatic agent (a substance that stops bleeding) during kidney stone surgery can reduce blood loss compared to standard care. About 92 adults with kidney stones will be randomly assigned to receive either a hemostatic agent or no agent during th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug danicopan under Real-World review for rare blood disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tracks 8 Korean patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) who are taking Danicopan alongside standard C5 inhibitors like eculizumab or ravulizumab. The goal is to monitor safety and check if the drug works as expected in everyday medical practice. It is a…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug could help kidney transplant patients avoid rejection
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if a new drug called siplizumab can safely prevent kidney transplant rejection better than the current standard treatment. About 120 adults receiving a kidney transplant will be split into three groups: two groups get different doses of siplizumab, and one gets t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nefro Avillion Clinical Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody aims to shield kidneys from autoimmune attack
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests whether adding ALE.F02 to standard therapy can protect kidney function in people with ANCA-associated vasculitis, an autoimmune disease that attacks small blood vessels, often damaging the kidneys. About 80 participants will receive either a low, high, or…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alentis Therapeutics AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to outperform chemo in tough bladder cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether the experimental drug sacituzumab tirumotecan helps people with advanced bladder cancer live longer than standard chemotherapy. About 590 participants whose cancer worsened after prior treatments will receive either the new drug or one of several …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to protect kidneys in IgA nephropathy patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether mezagitamab, an injectable drug, can reduce protein in the urine and preserve kidney function in adults with IgA nephropathy, a condition where immune complexes damage the kidneys. About 347 participants will receive either mezagitamab or a placeb…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a One-Size-Fits-All pill beat kidney stones?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a simple, standard prevention plan works as well as a personalized one for people who get calcium oxalate kidney stones. 80 participants will either receive a diuretic and diet advice based on their stone type alone, or have their treatment guided by…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Water pill could boost kidney Drug's power and cut side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a common water pill (hydrochlorothiazide) to the standard drug tolvaptan can slow kidney function decline and reduce side effects like frequent urination in people with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). About 300 adults on a sta…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One cut or many? a surgical showdown for complex kidney stones
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two surgical techniques for removing complex kidney stones: a single-tract approach using a flexible scope versus the traditional multi-tract method. The goal is to see if the less invasive single-tract procedure can achieve similar stone-free rates at three m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Al-Azhar University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets rare bladder cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests two drugs, lurbinectedin and avelumab, in people with a rare and aggressive bladder cancer called small cell carcinoma. Participants who have already had a drug like avelumab will receive only lurbinectedin; others will get both. The study aims to see if…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare cancers: drug combo shows promise in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of two drugs, enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab, in people with rare cancers of the bladder, urinary tract, or testicles. The study aims to see if these drugs can shrink tumors or slow disease progression. About 68 adults will receiv…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody cocktail takes on tough lupus kidney disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing two experimental drugs, vonsetamig and odronextamab, in people with lupus nephritis that has not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and side effects over the long term. Researchers will also see if the drugs can he…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which keyhole surgery clears Kids' kidney stones best?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two minimally invasive surgeries for removing kidney stones (1–2.5 cm) in children. One method uses a flexible scope with a suction tube; the other uses a tiny incision with a vacuum-assisted sheath. The goal is to see which approach clears more stones after o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment for adults with certain cancers (pancreatic, kidney, breast, melanoma, or ovarian) that have a protein called CD70. Doctors take a sample of your blood, modify your white blood cells in a lab to recognize and attack CD70, and then give them back t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare cancers: drug combo trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether the drug sacituzumab govitecan, alone or combined with atezolizumab, can shrink rare tumors of the kidney, bladder, ureters, or penis. About 60 adults with specific rare cancer types will receive the drugs intravenously in 21-day cycles. The study…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a drug combo boost the immune system against kidney cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether giving the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) alone or with lenvatinib (Lenvima) before and after kidney cancer surgery can strengthen the immune system's attack on the tumor. About 30 adults with high-risk kidney cancer will rec…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to tame rare blood vessel disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether adding BDB-001 to standard treatments (cyclophosphamide, azathioprine, rituximab, or prednisone) helps more people with ANCA-associated vasculitis achieve remission. The study plans to enroll 300 adults with active GPA or MPA. Participants wi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Staidson (Beijing) Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new graft keep dialysis access working longer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows people with end-stage kidney disease who need a vascular graft for hemodialysis. The GORE ACUSEAL graft is placed to create a reliable access point for dialysis. Researchers will track how often the graft becomes infected and how long it stays functional, aimin…
Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail takes on seven tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a drug called datopotamab deruxtecan (Dato-DXd), alone or with other cancer medicines, in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumours. The study includes seven cancer types and aims to see if the drug shrinks tumours and how safe it is. Around 4…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a decades-old arthritis drug protect dialysis patients' hearts and veins?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether low-dose colchicine, an inexpensive anti-inflammatory drug, is safe and acceptable for people on hemodialysis. Researchers will give 100 dialysis patients colchicine for about 3 months, monitoring side effects and how many stick with it. The goal is to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King's College London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a hybrid sling improve incontinence surgery outcomes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two surgical sling procedures for women with stress urinary incontinence (leakage during coughing, sneezing, or exercise). One uses a standard synthetic mesh sling, while the other uses a hybrid sling that combines a strip of the patient's own abdominal tissue…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Pre-Surgery chemotherapy outsmart aggressive bladder cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether giving chemotherapy before surgery to remove the bladder improves outcomes for people with a specific type of muscle-invasive bladder cancer called luminal subtype. Half the participants will receive standard neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to outsmart resistant bladder cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase III trial tests whether combining two drugs—pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) and sacituzumab govitecan (a targeted chemotherapy)—works better than standard chemotherapy for people with advanced bladder cancer that has stopped responding to initial immunotherapy. About …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for FSGS: experimental drug enters Mid-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called praliciguat in 60 adults with a rare kidney disease called FSGS. The goal is to see if it can reduce protein in the urine, a sign of kidney damage. Participants will first receive either the drug or a placebo for 24 weeks, then everyon…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Akebia Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rechargeable implant offers hope for bladder control – but does it last?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is following 55 adults who have an implanted device that stimulates nerves to control overactive bladder. Researchers want to see if the device safely improves quality of life over the long term. Participants must have already tried other treatments without success.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Axonics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kidney cancer: ivonescimab trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests the drug ivonescimab in 40 people with advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma that has worsened after prior treatment. The goal is to see if the drug can help control the cancer and to monitor any side effects. Participants receive ivonescimab by IV inf…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat lupus
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment called AZD0120 for people with severe lupus that hasn't improved with standard therapies. AZD0120 is a type of CAR T cell therapy that targets two proteins (CD19 and BCMA) on immune cells to calm the overactive immune system. The trial will enroll…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to slow kidney failure in rare genetic disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called BAY 3401016 in 60 adults aged 18 to 45 with Alport syndrome, a rare genetic condition that damages kidneys, hearing, and eyes. The drug works by blocking a protein thought to cause kidney injury, with the goal of slowing the loss of ki…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on rare solid tumors in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called GCAR1, which uses a patient's own immune cells (T-cells) that have been modified to recognize and attack cancer cells carrying a specific marker (GPNMB). The study enrolls 30 adults in Canada with advanced alveolar soft part sar…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Three-Drug combo quiet lupus kidney flares?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding voclosporin to standard lupus nephritis treatment (mycophenolate mofetil and prednisolone) reduces kidney inflammation faster and more completely than standard treatment alone. Adults with active lupus nephritis will be randomly assigned to either …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New biologic drug GEN1106 enters first human tests for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new biologic drug, GEN1106, in about 103 people with advanced solid tumors, including bladder cancer. The study has three parts: first, finding a safe dose; then refining it; finally, checking how well the drug shrinks tumors. All participants …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody M0324 enters first human trials for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new drug called M0324, a bispecific antibody designed to target cancer cells. The trial will look at M0324 alone, with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, and with chemotherapy in about 77 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kidney cancer patients may get a drug holiday thanks to new scan technique
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether people with advanced kidney cancer can safely pause their medication after one year of treatment. Doctors will use a special PET scan that targets CD70 to decide who qualifies for a treatment break. The goal is to see if patients can stop drugs without th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jinling Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radioactive 'Smart Bomb' targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new way to find and treat several types of advanced solid tumors, including kidney, pancreatic, and colorectal cancers. It uses a special radioactive compound that attaches to a protein found on these cancer cells. The study has multiple parts: first, to s…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Lumara Bio Oncologics GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to calm kidney attack by antibodies
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called surovatamig in 43 adults with primary membranous nephropathy, a kidney disease caused by antibodies attacking the kidneys. The drug is given as a shot under the skin. Researchers want to see if it is safe and can reduce protein in the urine, which i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kidney cancer? early trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug, BMS-986506, in people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer that has not responded to prior treatments. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and how well the body tolerates it. About 125 participants will take the drug alone to see…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New injection shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called JL19001 in people with advanced solid tumors or a type of lymphoma that has come back or not responded to treatment. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. About 14 participants will receive the drug as a sh…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jecho Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced kidney cancer: drug combo trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new combination of drugs (SHR-8068, adebrelimab, and others) in about 139 people with advanced kidney cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and can shrink tumors. Participants will receive the drugs …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Suzhou Suncadia Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to protect dialysis Patients' hearts
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called CSL300 in people with end-stage kidney disease who are on dialysis and have signs of inflammation. The goal is to see if it can reduce the risk of heart attacks or heart-related death. About 3110 adults will take part, and half will get the drug whi…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: CSL Behring • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug MGC026 takes on advanced cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests MGC026, a biologic drug given by IV, in 250 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then expanding to see if the drug shrinks tumors. Participants receive u…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: MacroGenics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may tell who needs extra immunotherapy after bladder cancer surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large trial is testing whether a blood test that looks for tumor DNA can help decide who needs immunotherapy after surgery for muscle-invasive urothelial cancer. About 992 participants will be assigned to different treatment plans based on their blood test results. The goal …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy vs chemo: new hope for bladder cancer patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial compares two treatments for high-grade T1 bladder cancer that hasn't spread. One group gets the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab plus radiation, while the other gets standard chemotherapy (cisplatin, gemcitabine, 5-fluorouracil, or mitomycin-C) plus radiation.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare cancers: Triple-Drug attack shows promise
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether a combination of three drugs—cabozantinib, nivolumab, and ipilimumab—can shrink or slow the growth of rare genitourinary cancers that have spread. About 314 adults with these uncommon tumors will receive the drugs. The goal is to see if the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to protect kidneys in diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests two experimental drugs, ALN-ANG3 and evinacumab, in 270 people with diabetic kidney disease. The drugs block a protein called ANGPTL3 to lower blood fats. Researchers will measure changes in urine protein and kidney function over time to see if the drugs …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New device aims to simplify dialysis access for kidney patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a device called the WavelinQ EndoAVF System that creates a connection between an artery and a vein (AV fistula) in people who need dialysis. The goal is to make it easier to start and continue dialysis with fewer complications. About 280 adults with end-stag…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: C. R. Bard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Belzutifan extension trial aims to extend lives in VHL and advanced cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis extension study follows people with von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease or advanced solid tumors who are already taking belzutifan in another trial. The goal is to see how long they live and how safe the drug is over the long term. About 450 participants will take belzutifan by …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Herbal extract may flush out tiny kidney stone remnants
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a herbal supplement called Neorenal Forte can help eliminate small leftover kidney stone fragments after laser surgery. About 120 adults with kidney stones will take either the supplement or a placebo for three months. The goal is to see if more people be…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Neopharm Bulgaria Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare cancers: targeted drug shows promise
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called DS-8201a (trastuzumab deruxtecan) in children, teens, and young adults whose osteosarcoma, Wilms tumor, or desmoplastic small round cell tumor has come back or not responded to treatment. The drug works like a smart bomb, attaching to cancer cells a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MRNA cancer shots: new hope or hype?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests two experimental mRNA therapies (mRNA-4106 and mRNA-4200) in 42 people with advanced solid tumors like melanoma, lung, or liver cancer. Some participants receive the mRNA therapy alone, others get it combined with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab.…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: ModernaTX, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in large trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing an experimental drug called patritumab deruxtecan (HER3-DXd) in 740 people with advanced solid tumors, including melanoma, lung, breast, and other cancers. The drug is given by IV every three weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug shrinks tumors.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug zigakibart aims to slow kidney disease in IgA nephropathy patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called zigakibart in 32 adults with IgA nephropathy, a kidney disease. The goal is to see if it can reduce signs of kidney damage and slow disease progression. Participants must have a recent kidney biopsy and persistent protein in their urine despite stan…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to protect kidneys and heart in 11,000-Patient trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding BI 690517 (Vicadrostat) to empagliflozin can slow kidney disease and prevent heart failure hospitalizations or cardiovascular death in people with chronic kidney disease. About 11,000 adults with or without type 2 diabetes will take either BI 69051…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody drug aims to protect kidneys in PMN patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests a new drug called felzartamab in 180 people with primary membranous nephropathy (PMN), a kidney disease where the body's immune system attacks the kidneys. Felzartamab is a lab-made antibody designed to stop that attack. The study compares felzartamab to …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene-Edited cells take on lupus and scleroderma in first human test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a single infusion of CRISPR-edited immune cells (CTX112) from a healthy donor in 80 adults with severe lupus, scleroderma, or myositis that hasn't responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the cells are safe and can reduce disease activi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: CRISPR Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cevostamab enters early human testing for lupus
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial will test the safety and tolerability of a new drug, cevostamab, in 46 people with systemic lupus erythematosus, some of whom also have active lupus nephritis. The drug is given intravenously, and researchers will monitor side effects and how the drug moves…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Gene-Based bladder cancer treatment shows promise in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called EG-70 (detalimogene) for a type of bladder cancer called non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). The drug is given directly into the bladder through a catheter. The trial includes patients whose cancer did not respond to standard BCG therapy…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: enGene, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame tough autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two medications, inebilizumab and blinatumomab, in adults with active lupus (with kidney inflammation) or hard-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis. The goal is to see if these drugs are safe and can help control the diseases. About 220 people will take part. This is no…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug trial aims to protect Kids' kidneys from IgA nephropathy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests the drug atrasentan in 28 children aged 2 to 18 with IgA nephropathy, a kidney disease that can lead to kidney failure. The study measures whether atrasentan reduces protein in the urine, a sign of kidney damage, over 36 weeks. All participants receive th…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes pill protect kids' kidneys? new trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether empagliflozin, a medicine already used for diabetes, can help children aged 2 to 17 with chronic kidney disease. About 120 kids will take either the drug or a placebo for 6 months, then everyone gets the drug for a year. Researchers will check kidney func…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a drug combo shrink kidney tumors before surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving belzutifan alone, pembrolizumab alone, or both together before kidney surgery can help control advanced clear cell kidney cancer. About 10 people with locally advanced disease will receive the drugs before partial or total kidney removal. The main …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hope for kids with rare blood disease: new pill under study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a medicine called iptacopan in children aged 2 to under 18 who have a rare blood disease called PNH. The goal is to see how the drug works in their bodies and if it is safe. About 12 children will take the medicine, and doctors will monitor side effects and blood…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can community hospitals in zambia master severe disease care?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new model of care called PEN-Plus, which brings specialized treatment for severe chronic diseases like diabetes, heart conditions, and sickle cell disease to first-level hospitals in Zambia. The goal is to train local health workers and set up clinics to manage…
Sponsor: Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to slow kidney disease in IgA nephropathy patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called STL303 for people with IgA nephropathy, a kidney disease. About 15 adults will receive either STL303 or a placebo to see if the drug is safe and can reduce protein in the urine, a sign of kidney damage. Possible side effects include na…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sitala Bio LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail takes on rare adrenal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy cemiplimab to the targeted drug cabozantinib works better than cabozantinib alone for advanced adrenocortical cancer. About 48 adolescents and adults whose cancer has spread or cannot be removed will take part. The study …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hope for kids with rare kidney disease: drug trial aims to slow damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests the safety of tolvaptan, a drug that helps the body remove extra water, in 20 children aged 28 days to 18 years with autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD). The goal is to see if the drug can slow kidney function decline and reduce the need for dia…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare kidney patients: Long-Term drug trial shows promise
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at the long-term safety and effectiveness of a drug called iptacopan for people with two rare kidney diseases: C3 glomerulopathy and IC-MPGN. About 225 adults who have already completed a previous iptacopan study will take the drug for an extended period. The goa…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New gene therapy combo could offer bladder cancer patients an alternative to surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing a gene therapy called nadofaragene firadenovec, given directly into the bladder, either alone or combined with chemotherapy or immunotherapy. It is for people with a type of bladder cancer that has not responded to standard BCG therapy. The study aim…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ferring Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug aims to shield heart and kidneys from major events
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a daily pill called orforglipron to see if it can prevent major heart problems (like heart attacks or strokes) and slow kidney disease in people who already have heart or kidney disease. About 7,140 adults will take either the drug or a placebo for up to 5 years.…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New strategy aims to eliminate residual bladder cancer after drug combo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests whether adding radiation therapy or bladder removal surgery can safely eliminate remaining cancer in patients with advanced bladder cancer who have already responded to a drug combination. The study enrolls 12 adults with muscle-invasive bladder cance…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug STRO-004 takes on advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called STRO-004 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study has three parts: finding a safe dose of STRO-004 alone, testing that dose in more patients, and combining STRO-004 with another d…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sutro Biopharma, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could a simple calcium shot save lives after trauma?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving calcium before reaching the hospital and vasopressin early in the hospital can reduce deaths in people with severe bleeding from injury. About 1050 adults at risk of hemorrhagic shock will be randomly assigned to receive these treatments or placebo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jason Sperry • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Gene therapy aims to keep bladder cancer at bay
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests a gene therapy called nadofaragene firadenovec against simply watching and waiting in people with intermediate-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. The study will enroll 454 participants who have had a tumor removed. The goal is to see if the gene the…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ferring Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New pill could fight bladder cancer without surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called TYRA-300 in 90 adults with a low-grade, intermediate-risk bladder cancer that has not invaded muscle. The cancer must have a specific genetic change (FGFR3 alteration). Participants take a daily tablet for up to 2 years. The main goal …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tyra Biosciences, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug combo may help bladder cancer patients keep their bladder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether two drugs, enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab, can control muscle-invasive bladder cancer without needing to remove the bladder. About 390 adults whose cancer hasn't spread outside the bladder will receive either the drug combo or standard chemoradiatio…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a new pill help the immune system fight cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing an investigational drug called ARV-6723, given as a pill, in people with advanced solid tumors. The drug is designed to help the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells. The study will test ARV-6723 alone and in combination with pembrolizumab, an imm…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Arvinas Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New bladder cancer drug enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called JL19001, given alone or with standard BCG therapy, in 18 people with high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see how the body handles the drug. It's a first step to s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jecho Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug EVOLVE104 takes on tough cancers in early human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called EVOLVE104 in people with advanced bladder cancer or several types of squamous cell carcinoma (lung, esophagus, skin, and others). The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. It is for pati…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: EvolveImmune United, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Bladder cancer trial aims to save more of the bladder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer that has not spread. It tests whether removing only the part of the bladder with cancer (partial cystectomy) plus nearby lymph nodes works as well as removing the whole bladder. Participants get standard chemotherapy be…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New hope for kidney cancer: triple-drug combo enters phase 2 trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests three different drug combinations in 120 people with advanced kidney cancer that has spread. The goal is to see which combination works best to shrink tumors. Participants will receive either a new two-drug or three-drug combination, or a standard two-drug therap…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Brian Rini • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug punch revive immunotherapy for tough bladder cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called emavusertib (CA-4948) to the immunotherapy pembrolizumab can help patients with advanced urothelial cancer whose tumors have become resistant to PD-1/PD-L1 blockers. The study will enroll 27 adults and f…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Experimental liquid drug tested in ventilator patients with rare lung bleeding disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests whether a liquid form of the drug avacopan can be safely given through a feeding tube to critically ill patients with ANCA vasculitis who have severe lung bleeding and need a ventilator. The main goal is to measure how the drug levels change in the blood ov…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could a pill shield the brain and kidneys during heart surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether vericiguat, a drug that relaxes blood vessels, can protect the body during heart surgery. About 170 adults scheduled for open-heart surgery will receive either vericiguat or a placebo starting two days before the operation. Researchers will measure blood …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New hope for bladder cancer patients: avoiding bladder removal
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a treatment plan for people with a rare, aggressive type of bladder cancer (variant histology) that has grown into the muscle layer. The goal is to see if giving chemotherapy (with or without immunotherapy) followed by radiation and low-dose chemo can save the bl…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Leslie Ballas • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug INCA036873 enters human trials for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called INCA036873 in about 280 adults with advanced solid tumors or certain blood cancers that have worsened after standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Participants receive the drug throug…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New pill aims to slow kidney damage in FSGS patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral medication called BI 764198 for people with a kidney condition called focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). About 286 adults and teens will take either the study drug or a placebo daily for up to 2 years, while continuing their usual FSGS treatments.…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could a tailored dialysis schedule be safer for kidney patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a personalized, gradual start to dialysis is safer and improves quality of life compared to the standard fixed schedule. It involves 350 adults with end-stage kidney disease who recently started dialysis. Researchers will track hospital visits, overall he…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New kidney drug shows promise in reducing protein leakage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental tablet, BI 764198, in adults and some teens with four types of kidney disease that cause protein in the urine. Participants take the drug or a placebo daily for 20 weeks while continuing their usual care. The main goal is to see if the drug lowers…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink hard-to-treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called zanzalintinib, alone or with other immune-boosting drugs, in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to find safe doses and see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth.…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Exelixis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to shrink cysts in genetic kidney disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an investigational drug called ABBV-CLS-628 in adults with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), a genetic condition that causes fluid-filled cysts to grow in the kidneys. About 240 participants worldwide will receive either the drug or a placebo …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Calico Life Sciences LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bladder cancer combo trial: could adding chemo to BCG keep tumors away?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding the chemotherapy drug gemcitabine to standard BCG therapy can better prevent high-grade bladder cancer from coming back. About 330 people with recurrent non-muscle invasive bladder cancer will receive either BCG alone or BCG plus gemcitabin…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Immune-Boosting drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug, REGN15505, alone or with other drugs, in adults with advanced prostate or kidney cancer that has spread. The goal is to help the immune system attack cancer cells. About 265 participants will be enrolled to check safety, side effects, and …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to stop kidney cancer recurrence in High-Risk patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding tivozanib to the standard immunotherapy pembrolizumab works better than pembrolizumab alone to keep kidney cancer from returning after surgery. About 1040 adults with high-risk clear cell renal cell carcinoma will take part. The goal is to see if t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stop the pills when symptoms vanish? landmark trial for Kids' infections
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether children with bacterial infections like urinary tract infections, cellulitis, or pneumonia can safely stop oral antibiotics once their symptoms go away, instead of finishing the entire course. About 200 children aged 1 to 17 who have already received IV a…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Murdoch Childrens Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New smart drug takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called AVZO-103 in people with advanced bladder cancer or other solid tumors that have spread. The drug is designed to seek out and attack cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. The trial will enroll about 355 adults and is the first time this drug i…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Avenzo Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Antibody-Drug conjugate targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called LY4052031, which is designed to deliver a cancer-killing agent directly to tumor cells that have a protein called Nectin-4. The study includes 420 adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors such as bladder, breast, lung, and oth…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to plug protein leak in kidney patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called EVER001 in 45 adults with three types of kidney disease (FSGS, MCD, or IgA nephropathy) that cause protein to leak into urine. Participants take the drug twice daily for a year. The main goal is to see if it safely reduces protein leve…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Everest Medicines (China) Co.,Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shrinks kidney tumors before surgery in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called ivonescimab given before surgery for high-risk kidney cancer that hasn't spread. The drug helps the immune system attack cancer and may also block blood vessel growth to tumors. About 31 people with clear cell kidney cancer will receive the drug bef…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted therapy tame rare kidney diseases in daily practice?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well the medication pegcetacoplan works and how safe it is for people with two rare kidney conditions: C3 glomerulopathy (C3G) and primary immune complex membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (IC-MPGN). Researchers will follow about 150 patients who are…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Swedish Orphan Biovitrum • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug bladder wash beat cancer recurrence?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests two different drug combinations given directly into the bladder for people with a type of bladder cancer that has not responded to the standard BCG therapy. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either gemcitabine plus docetaxel or gemcitabine plus mitomy…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Blokhin's Russian Cancer Research Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug duo aims to rescue PNH patients failing standard care
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two experimental drugs, pozelimab and cemdisiran, together in 35 adults with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) whose red blood cell destruction is not well-controlled by current C5 inhibitors. The goal is to see if the combination can lower hemolysis (bre…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to save bladders in cancer fight
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests two drugs, enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab, in 47 people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer. The goal is to see if the combination can eliminate the cancer so patients can keep their bladder instead of having it surgically removed. After three cycle…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Matthew Galsky • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with genetic weakness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called IDE892, alone or with another drug (IDE397), in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic deletion (MTAP). The study aims to find safe doses and see if the drugs shrink tumors. It includes 260 adults with ca…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: IDEAYA Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer-Killing virus trial launches for patients out of options
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 1 trial tests IDOV-Immune, a genetically engineered virus designed to infect and destroy cancer cells while boosting the immune system. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors (like colorectal, pancreatic, or lung cancer) that have not responded to standard treatme…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: ViroMissile, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which dialysis dose saves more lives in the ICU? a trial seeks answers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial asks whether a lower or medium intensity of continuous kidney replacement therapy (dialysis) is better for critically ill patients with acute kidney injury. It will compare a low dose (12 mL/kg/hr) against a standard medium dose (25 mL/kg/hr) to see which is more effec…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jikei University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids on dialysis: drug may stop deadly infections
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called DefenCath, a liquid placed inside dialysis catheters, to see if it prevents bloodstream infections better than standard care. It involves 36 children from birth to under 18 years old with kidney failure who need hemodialysis. The goal is to keep cat…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: CorMedix Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to slow kidney damage in IgA nephropathy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called felzartamab in people with IgA nephropathy, a kidney disease where abnormal antibodies build up and damage the kidneys. The goal is to see if felzartamab can reduce protein in the urine, a sign of kidney damage. About 454 adults will receive either …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for young lupus patients: drug trial targets kidney damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if obinutuzumab can help teens and children with lupus nephritis, a serious kidney complication of lupus. About 40 participants aged 5 to 17 will receive either the drug or a placebo. The goal is to see if the drug improves kidney function and reduces protein in …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to stop kidney damage in membranous nephropathy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining two immune-suppressing drugs, rituximab and cyclosporine, can safely reduce protein leakage in the urine of people with membranous nephropathy, a kidney disease where the immune system attacks the kidneys. About 30 adults with persistent high pr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple needle twist could save dialysis fistulas
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether the direction of the needle bevel (up or down) during fistula puncture affects the risk of complications in people on hemodialysis. About 240 adults with end-stage kidney disease who are starting dialysis with a new arteriovenous fistula will be randomly …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Emile Roux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise in bladder cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy before and after bladder cancer surgery is safe and effective. About 150 people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer will receive durvalumab plus either ddMVAC or gemcitabine/cisplatin chemo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy boost before surgery shows promise for rare urinary tract cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy before surgery helps shrink tumors in people with high-grade upper urinary tract cancer. About 131 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either chemo alone or chemo plus durvalumab be…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple blood pressure cuff trick could shield the heart in kidney disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether repeated, brief periods of reduced blood flow to the leg—created by inflating a blood pressure cuff—can improve blood pressure, heart rate, and markers of inflammation in people with chronic kidney disease. The procedure, called ischemic preconditioning, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of Lodz • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New insulin method aims to protect kidneys in diabetes patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a treatment called physiologic insulin resensitization (PIR) in 120 adults with advanced chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see if PIR can improve kidney function better than standard care. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Well Cell Global • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug aims to protect kidneys in inflammatory diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called ADX-097 in people aged 16 and older with three kidney conditions: IgA nephropathy, lupus nephritis, and C3 glomerulopathy. The drug is given as an injection under the skin and is designed to reduce inflammation and protein leakage in t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Akebia Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a triple strike of radiation, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy tame metastatic kidney cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether combining precise, high-dose radiation (SABR) with the targeted drug axitinib and the immunotherapy toripalimab can shrink or control tumors in people with oligometastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma—kidney cancer that has spread to five…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hebei Medical University Fourth Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New diabetes drug aims to help those with kidney disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new daily pill called elecoglipron in adults with type 2 diabetes and reduced kidney function. Participants also take dapagliflozin, a standard diabetes medicine. The goal is to see if elecoglipron improves blood sugar control, body weight, and blood pressure c…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kidney cancer: experimental drug XmAb819 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called XmAb819 in people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer that has come back or not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the best dose. About 307 participants will receive the drug int…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Xencor, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to wipe out rare urinary tract cancer without surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called dabogratinib in 230 adults with a rare, low-grade cancer in the upper part of the urinary tract. The goal is to see if the drug can make the cancer disappear completely within 6 months. Participants take the drug by mouth and are monitored for s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tyra Biosciences, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lupus kidney trial aims for faster remission with drug cocktail
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding LUPKYNIS to standard biologic therapies (belimumab, obinutuzumab, or anifrolumab) can quickly improve kidney function in people with lupus nephritis. About 150 adults with biopsy-confirmed lupus kidney disease will receive the combination treatment…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced kidney cancer: first human trial of NEO-811 begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called NEO-811 in people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer that has spread or cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to find the safest dose and see how well the drug works. About 30 participants who have already tried other treatme…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Neomorph, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria boost may resensitize kidney tumors to immunotherapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether altering gut bacteria can restore the effectiveness of immunotherapy in people with advanced kidney cancer. About 33 adults will receive a bowel cleanse, a live bacterial supplement, and then a combination of immunotherapy drugs. The goal is to see if thi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jinling Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill tailored to inflammation boost red blood cells in kidney disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether enarodustat, an oral medication, can effectively raise hemoglobin levels in adults with anemia from chronic kidney disease (CKD) who are not on dialysis. Participants will take enarodustat daily, with doses adjusted to reach a target hemoglobin range, and…
Sponsor: Huashan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could help dialysis patients control dangerous phosphate levels
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called AP306 in 168 adults on maintenance hemodialysis who have high phosphate levels (hyperphosphatemia). Participants take one of several fixed doses of AP306 or a placebo daily for 8 weeks. The main goal is to see if AP306 safely lowers blood phosph…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: R1 Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to fight advanced kidney cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination of two oral drugs, belzutifan and zanzalintinib, works better than the current standard drug cabozantinib for people with advanced kidney cancer that has come back after prior treatment. About 904 participants will be randomly assigned to on…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted drug combo boost tumor clearance in rare kidney tract cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is investigating whether giving a combination of gemcitabine and trastuzumab rezetecan before surgery can improve outcomes for people with HER2-positive upper tract urothelial carcinoma, a rare cancer of the kidney's drainage system. Participants will receive four cycl…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Zhiquan Hu • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to slow kidney damage in diabetes and rare diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called WAL0921 in 96 adults with kidney diseases that cause protein in the urine, including diabetic nephropathy and several rare conditions. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo as an IV infusion every two weeks for 14 weeks, th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Walden Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kidney patients: experimental drug takes on standard therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, povetacicept, against a standard treatment (calcineurin inhibitor) in 176 adults with primary membranous nephropathy, a kidney disease that can lead to kidney failure. The goal is to see if the new drug can put the disease into remission more safely a…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kidney stone sufferers: drug and diet combo tested in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two approaches to prevent kidney stones from coming back in people who have had them before. One approach uses a daily pill called empagliflozin (a diabetes drug) and the other gives personalized diet advice based on urine tests. The trial will involve 400 adults…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tumors that beat immunotherapy? early trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug (PLN-101095) alone or with pembrolizumab in adults whose advanced solid tumors have stopped responding to standard immunotherapy. About 124 participants will receive the treatment to check safety and early signs of tumor shrinkage. The goal…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental CAR-T therapy takes on lupus and more
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called RD06-05, a universal CAR-T cell therapy, in up to 84 adults with autoimmune diseases like lupus, vasculitis, and scleroderma. The therapy targets and removes faulty immune cells to help control the disease. The main goal is to c…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nanjing Bioheng Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could water pills be the key to protecting kidneys and hearts?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether a blood pressure treatment plan that focuses on diuretics (water pills) works better than usual care for people with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease and uncontrolled high blood pressure. The study will include 720 participants and t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Herbal granules may offer new hope for aging kidneys
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a traditional Chinese medicine, Niaoduqing granules, can slow the decline of kidney function in adults over 60 with chronic kidney disease. Participants will take the granules three times daily for a year while continuing their usual care. Researchers wil…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Huashan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug MK-4884 tested for safety in advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called MK-4884 in about 120 people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors (colorectal, kidney, lung, or bile duct cancer). The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. Researchers will monitor side effects and how …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New gel could zap kidney cancer without surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a gel form of the chemotherapy drug gemcitabine, called ST-02, for people with low-grade cancer in the upper urinary tract. The gel is placed directly into the kidney through a small tube. The goal is to see if it can destroy tumors within three months and remain…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Peter Black • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill boost the immune system to fight Hard-to-Treat cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental oral drug called OATD-02 in people with advanced or metastatic colorectal, ovarian, pancreatic, or renal cell cancer. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and whether it can help the immune system attack tumors by increasing arg…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Molecure S.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common diabetes drug boost immunotherapy in Hard-to-Treat cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding sitagliptin, a diabetes drug, to the immunotherapy pembrolizumab is safe and can help people with advanced kidney cancer or melanoma whose cancer has stopped responding to standard treatment. The study will first find the safest do…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Fernando Maciel Barbosa • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can specially grown immune cells from donors beat viruses that won't go away?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether immune cells called R-MVST cells, grown quickly from a healthy donor, can safely fight off stubborn viral infections (EBV, CMV, adenovirus, or BK virus) in children and young adults with weakened immune systems. Participants have not resp…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Monica Bhatia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kidney shield: a simple care bundle may prevent organ failure after severe injury
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a set of five kidney-protecting measures — given early to severe trauma patients identified as high-risk by a urine test — can reduce the chance of acute kidney injury. About 500 adults with severe injuries will be randomly assigned to receive either the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Herbal formula aims to stop bladder Cancer's return
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether an oral herbal supplement called LCS103 can help prevent non-muscle invasive bladder cancer from recurring after surgery. Sixty adults who have had their bladder tumors completely removed will take either LCS103 plus standard care or standard care alone f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: LifeBiotic Medical Research Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A regenerative graft could rethink dialysis access
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing a new type of vascular graft called aXess-E for people with end-stage renal disease who need hemodialysis. The graft is made from a biodegradable polymer that is designed to be replaced by the body's own tissue over time. The study will check whether the gra…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xeltis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted antibody-drug combo tackle rare bladder cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether combining enfortumab vedotin—a drug that delivers a cancer-killing agent directly to tumor cells—with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab can shrink tumors in people with locally advanced or metastatic bladder cancer of variant histology. These …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Muscle loss in kidney disease: could a simple supplement turn the tide?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether Ketosteril, a keto acid supplement taken with a low-protein diet, can improve muscle mass and strength in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages 3-4 who also have sarcopenia (muscle wasting). The study compares the supplement plus diet aga…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Huashan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation 'Smart Bomb' targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new type of radiation therapy that seeks out and attacks cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue. It's for people with advanced breast, lung, stomach, or bladder cancer who have run out of standard options. The study will check if the treatme…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat HER2 cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial is testing two experimental drugs (SSGJ-705 and SSGJ-612) with or without chemotherapy in 150 adults with advanced HER2-positive solid tumors, including colorectal, bladder, breast, bile duct, and stomach cancers. The goal is to see if the combination can shrin…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenyang Sunshine Pharmaceutical Co., LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Seaweed as medicine? wakame put to the test against kidney disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether eating 5 grams of wakame seaweed daily for three months can lower levels of harmful AGEs in the blood of people with stage III chronic kidney disease. AGEs are compounds that may speed up kidney damage. The study includes 30 adults who will add the seawee…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Groupe Hospitalier de la Rochelle Ré Aunis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A drug and exercise combo takes aim at the dangers of prolonged sitting in kidney disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding guided resistance training and the medication semaglutide can help people with chronic kidney disease stick to a program that replaces one hour of sitting per day with light walking. The goal is to reduce sedentary time, which is linked to worse ki…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Srinvasan Beddhu • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ultrasound-Guided diuretic strategy may boost kidney recovery after cardiac surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot trial tests whether using an ultrasound score (VeXUS) to guide fluid removal with diuretics can help kidneys recover in patients who develop acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery. About 40 participants will be randomly assigned to either VeXUS-guided fluid manageme…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app bridge the lupus care gap for women of color?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a culturally tailored coaching program delivered through the Health360x app can help women of color with lupus or lupus nephritis better manage their disease. The app provides educational micro-learning modules, push notifications, and tools to track heal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Morehouse School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a drug that boosts red blood cells help anemia in kidney disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether luspatercept, a drug that stimulates red blood cell production, can raise hemoglobin levels in people with anemia caused by chronic kidney disease. About 30 participants will receive injections every three weeks. The study aims to see if the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise may boost immunotherapy in kidney cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study explores whether adding high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to standard immunotherapy (nivolumab plus ipilimumab) helps patients with advanced kidney cancer. Thirty participants are randomly assigned to either a supervised exercise program or usual care. Researcher…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Radboud University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could delaying kidney implant during heart transplant reduce complications?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether implanting the kidney in a separate, delayed surgery after the heart transplant—rather than both at once—can improve outcomes for patients needing a combined heart and kidney transplant. The kidney is kept healthy using a machine that pumps cold, o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug attack shrink Hard-to-Treat bladder tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether combining an experimental drug called BL-B01D1 with a PD-1 inhibitor can shrink tumors in people with advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma (a type of bladder cancer) who have not had prior systemic therapy. The study will measure how …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New biologic drug DBC-664 takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental biologic drug, DBC-664, in adults with advanced solid tumors such as ovarian, lung, and stomach cancers that have spread or come back. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and then expanding to see how well the dru…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Duboce Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple urine test and a smart alert may help predict kidney failure in sick kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a clinical decision support tool to the electronic medical record helps doctors use the furosemide stress test in critically ill children at high risk for acute kidney injury. The furosemide stress test measures how the kidneys respond to a diureti…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug cocktail keep bladder cancer from coming back?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether a combination of two drugs—datopotamab deruxtecan and rilvegostomig—given after surgery can prevent cancer recurrence in people with high-risk muscle invasive bladder cancer. Participants who have had their tumor completely removed will recei…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a gentler steroid dose protect children's kidneys without the harsh side effects?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two starting doses of the steroid prednisone for children with lupus-related kidney inflammation (lupus nephritis). The standard high dose can cause serious side effects like growth problems and bone thinning. The study asks whether a lower initial dose can co…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bladder cancer breakthrough? new combo aims to save the bladder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding one of four different drugs to a standard immunotherapy combination can help people with HER2-positive muscle-invasive bladder cancer avoid bladder removal. Participants receive disitamab vedotin and toripalimab plus a sensitizing agent, th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple injection dissolve painful calcium lumps in rare diseases?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether injecting sodium thiosulfate directly into abnormal calcium deposits can shrink them and reduce pain. It includes people with three rare conditions: systemic sclerosis, dermatomyositis, and a genetic disorder called iPPSD2. Participants receive up to 11 i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Online program aims to ease the burden of chronic illness for veterans and their caregivers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a web-based program called Web-SUCCEED that helps veterans with chronic illness and their informal caregivers work together to manage the condition. The program includes three weekly online modules and brief phone calls with staff, focusing on stress coping and c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could pumpkin seed oil ease inflammation in dialysis patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking pumpkin seed oil daily for three months can reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in people with end-stage kidney disease who are on hemodialysis. The oil is rich in healthy fats and antioxidants. Researchers will measure changes in blood marker…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Al-Mustansiriyah University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called Tulmimetostat (DZR123) in people with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that have not improved with standard treatments. The drug is taken as a daily pill, either alone or combined with another drug (enzalutamide) for certain prostate…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two-Drug combo aims to shrink upper tract bladder cancer before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether giving two drugs—enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab—before surgery can improve outcomes for people with upper tract urothelial cancer (a type of bladder cancer in the kidney or ureter). Participants receive the drugs intravenously, then undergo surgery …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ultrasound-Guided fluid removal may offer safer relief for overloaded kidneys
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a personalized, high-rate fluid removal strategy guided by ultrasound is as safe and effective as the standard rate for patients with advanced kidney disease hospitalized due to severe fluid overload. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug shield kidneys in lupus?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether empagliflozin, a drug already used to protect kidneys in diabetes, can also benefit people with lupus nephritis—a serious kidney complication of lupus. Researchers will compare empagliflozin plus standard care against a placebo plus standard care i…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Ahmed Yehia Ismail • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Battle of the scopes: which surgery best clears children's kidney stones?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two keyhole surgeries — retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) and mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PCNL) — for removing kidney stones up to 2 cm in children aged 1 to 18. The goal is to see which method clears more stones with fewer complications. Both p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: South Valley University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smaller incision for kidney stone surgery reduce recovery without sacrificing results?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two surgical techniques for removing large or complex kidney stones: a modified mini version using a smaller access sheath (20 Fr) versus the standard approach (24 Fr). The goal is to see if the mini procedure causes less bleeding and pain while still clearing…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug duo aims to tackle aggressive bladder cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis clinical trial is testing whether a combination of two drugs, SHR-A2102 and adebrelimab, works better than standard chemotherapy for people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer. The treatment is given before and after surgery to remove the bladder. The study involves 840 part…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Suzhou Suncadia Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stem cells aim to keep dialysis lifelines open
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether stem cells from donated fat tissue can help prevent narrowing at the connection point of a dialysis access site in people with end-stage kidney disease. The study enrolls 15 adults who are already scheduled for fistula creation. Researchers wi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Houssam Farres, M.D. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut health supplement may calm inflammation in kidney dialysis patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a daily capsule containing probiotics and prebiotics can lower inflammation and improve nutrition in adults with chronic kidney disease who are on peritoneal dialysis. Participants take either the synbiotic or a placebo for six months, with blood tests an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital Universitario Dr. Jose E. Gonzalez • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could shorter drug pauses before shoulder surgery reduce flares without raising infection risk?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people with rheumatic diseases (like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus) can safely stop their immunosuppressant medications for a shorter time before elective shoulder replacement surgery. The goal is to see if this approach lowers the chance of disease fl…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to wipe out bladder cancer before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether combining the targeted drug disitamab vedotin (RC48) with chemotherapy (gemcitabine) before surgery works as well as RC48 plus an immunotherapy (toripalimab) for people with HER2-positive muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Participants receive one of…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Zhiquan Hu • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laser showdown: which beam blasts kidney stones best?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two laser systems—thulium fiber laser and pulsed Thulium:YAG—for breaking up kidney stones during a procedure called ureteroscopy. Researchers will measure how much energy each laser uses per stone volume and how fast it works. The goal is to find which laser …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy takes on advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called N-3C01, given alone or with an immunotherapy, in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the combination shrinks tumors. About 114 a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hefei Xinzhu Biological Technology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple arm exercises may boost dialysis access success for kidney patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a structured arm exercise program can help arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) mature properly in people with chronic kidney disease who need hemodialysis. AVFs are surgically created connections between an artery and a vein that allow for dialysis, but up to h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra, EPE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart bomb for kidney cancer: imaging and radiation combo targets tough tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a two-part approach for advanced clear cell kidney cancer that has stopped responding to standard treatments. First, an imaging injection (PD-32766D) lights up cancer cells that have a specific marker (CA9). If the scan shows the marker is present, participants t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: PeptiDream Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized vaccine trains immune system to attack kidney cancer blood vessels
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of two treatments for people with localized clear cell kidney cancer that can be surgically removed. The first is a personalized vaccine made from the patient's own immune cells, designed to target proteins found on tumor blood vessels. The second i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jodi Maranchie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New aspiration sheath may protect kidneys during stone surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares a new aspiration-enabled access sheath to a conventional one during retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) for kidney stones. The new sheath continuously removes irrigation fluid to control pressure inside the kidney, potentially reducing temporary kidney injury…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Namik Kemal University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at autoimmune kidney diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new therapy called FKC289, which uses a patient's own immune cells engineered to target two proteins (BCMA and CD19) on cells that drive autoimmune attacks. The goal is to see if it is safe and can help control kidney diseases like lupus nephritis a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nanjing University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune cells engineered to hunt viruses show promise for transplant kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new cell therapy called LB-DTK-MV in children aged 1-25 who have stubborn viral infections (CMV, EBV, or BKV) after a stem cell transplant. The therapy uses specially grown immune cells from a donor to attack the viruses. Participants receive two infusions two …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: LucasBio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug protect kidneys in children with genetic disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding dapagliflozin (a diabetes drug) to standard care reduces protein leakage in the urine of children with hereditary kidney diseases. About 44 children will receive either dapagliflozin plus standard care or standard care alone for 12 weeks, then swit…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cell therapy combo aims to boost kidney cancer treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding an experimental cell therapy called IBR854 to the standard drug pazopanib works better than pazopanib alone for advanced kidney cancer. About 30 adults with untreated advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma will take part. The goal is to see if th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Imbioray (Hangzhou) Biomedicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug AWT020 takes on advanced solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial tests a new drug called AWT020, given alone or with other cancer treatments, in people with advanced solid tumors such as non-small cell lung cancer, colorectal cancer, kidney cancer, and melanoma. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best do…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on kidney cancer in first human test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new treatment for advanced kidney cancer that has spread. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified in a lab to better recognize and attack cancer cells. The study will enroll 18 adults and focus on safety and finding the right dose, w…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hrain Biotechnology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World test: can a targeted drug keep PNH in check for years?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows about 200 adults with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) who are taking pegcetacoplan (Aspaveli/Empaveli) as part of their routine care. Researchers will track blood markers, symptoms, and side effects for up to 3 years to see how well the drug works out…
Sponsor: Swedish Orphan Biovitrum • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug shield kidneys from autoimmune attack?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether pioglitazone, a drug used for diabetes, can help protect the kidneys in people with ANCA-associated vasculitis—a rare autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of blood vessels, often damaging the kidneys. Participants receive either pioglitazone…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a low protein diet keep kidneys working longer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a carefully controlled low protein diet (about 0.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight each day) can help people with advanced chronic kidney disease delay the need for dialysis or a kidney transplant. The study enrolls adults with stage 4-5 or f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier le Mans • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a bone marrow infusion help kidney transplant patients ditch lifelong pills?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial tests whether giving a bone marrow infusion along with a deceased donor kidney transplant can help the body accept the new kidney without needing lifelong anti-rejection drugs. The study enrolls adults with end-stage kidney disease who are already listed for a …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a stem cell infusion free kidney transplant patients from lifelong drugs?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special treatment before a kidney transplant can help the body accept the new organ without needing lifelong anti-rejection drugs. Participants receive radiation and immune-suppressing drugs, followed by an infusion of donor stem cells and the patient's…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Zapping stubborn cancer spots may extend life of current drug therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding targeted radiation or heat-based ablation to ongoing drug therapy can control genitourinary cancers (prostate, bladder, or kidney) that have started growing in only a few new areas. Participants continue their current systemic treatment while recei…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common vitamin restore immunotherapy power after antibiotics?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether taking vitamin B3 (a common dietary supplement) can stop antibiotics from weakening the immune system's ability to fight bladder cancer. The trial includes people with a certain type of bladder cancer who have recently taken antibiotics. They will rece…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an allergy drug protect kidneys in type 1 diabetes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether montelukast, a common allergy medication, can lower protein levels in urine and improve kidney and blood vessel function in people with type 1 diabetes who have early signs of kidney disease. Inflammation is thought to play a role in diabetic kidney damag…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New dialysis solution may delay need for full treatment in kidney patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether using icodextrin, a special dialysis solution, can help people on peritoneal dialysis (a type of home dialysis for kidney failure) stay on a lower-dose regimen for longer. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either icodextrin or a standar…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common bile acid pill shield kidneys during cancer surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), a bile acid medication, can protect kidney function in adults undergoing partial nephrectomy for kidney cancer. During surgery, blood flow to the kidney is temporarily stopped, which can cause injury. Participants take …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jinling Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diabetes drug semaglutide tested in dialysis patients for safety
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether semaglutide, a diabetes drug, is safe and tolerable for people with type 2 diabetes who are on dialysis. About 100 participants will either receive weekly semaglutide injections or standard care for 26 weeks. The goal is to see if patients can stick with …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Unity Health Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune cell therapy takes on kidney disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new treatment called KN5501, which uses specially engineered immune cells (CAR NK cells) to target and destroy harmful B cells in people with relapsed or refractory immune nephropathy, a kidney disease caused by the immune system attacking the kidne…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Changhai Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug pegcetacoplan tested in teens with rare blood disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called pegcetacoplan in 12 to 17-year-olds with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), a rare blood disorder that destroys red blood cells. The drug aims to control the disease by blocking part of the immune system. The trial will check safety, how the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Donor cells take on Drug-Resistant viruses in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a treatment called LB-DTK-MV, which uses immune cells from a healthy donor to fight three viruses (CMV, BKV, and EBV) that have become resistant to standard antiviral drugs. The study includes 27 adults who have had a stem cell transplant or certain c…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: LucasBio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New care plan aims to keep kidney patients out of the hospital
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a personalized care plan at hospital discharge helps people who survived acute kidney injury recover better. Depending on their risk level, patients get education, a primary care visit, or specialist monitoring. The goal is to see if this approach increas…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Creatine and exercise during dialysis: a new hope for kidney patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking creatine supplements and doing light exercise during dialysis sessions can help people with advanced kidney disease maintain muscle strength and body health. About 48 adults on dialysis will take either creatine or a placebo daily for 8 weeks, whil…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Pedro Julian Flores Moreno • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New gel could outperform standard therapy for kidney disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial is testing a new gel called SNP-ACTH (1-39) against the standard drug rituximab in 148 adults with primary membranous nephropathy, a rare kidney condition. The goal is to see if the gel can better reduce protein in the urine and protect kidney function over 24 …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cerium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Can 'Supercharged' donor cells beat viruses that drugs Can't?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving patients special donor immune cells (called CD45RA-depleted DLI) can treat viral infections that persist after a stem cell transplant. The trial involves 30 participants who have not improved with standard antiviral drugs. Researchers will measure …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New dialysis gadget aims to clean blood better and boost life quality
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a special cartridge (pHA130) added to regular dialysis to remove toxins that standard dialysis misses. One hundred adults with kidney failure on maintenance dialysis will be split into two groups: one gets the new cartridge once a week plus standard dialysis twic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: China-Japan Friendship Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New combo aims to wipe out rare bladder cancer before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase II trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to standard chemotherapy (platinum and etoposide) before bladder removal surgery can completely eliminate the cancer in people with a rare, aggressive form of bladder cancer called small cell neuroe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Immune cells tailored to attack lung cancer show promise in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether specially engineered T cells can safely target and fight lung cancer. Participants have advanced or relapsed lung cancer and receive a single infusion of their own T cells that have been trained to recognize cancer-specific markers. The study aims …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can antibiotic wash and suction stop Post-Surgery infections?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using an antibiotic (gentamicin) in the irrigation fluid and a special suction tube during kidney stone surgery can lower the chance of fever, inflammation, or sepsis afterward. About 180 adults having this surgery will be randomly assigned to receive one…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hitit University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat cervical cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether specially engineered immune cells (CAR-T cells) can safely treat advanced or recurrent cervical cancer. The cells are designed to recognize and attack cancer cells that carry certain markers like GD2 or Mesothelin. The study involves 20 adults with…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take on Drug-Resistant infections
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether specially grown immune cells, called pathogen-specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs), can safely and effectively treat stubborn infections like EBV, CMV, and adenovirus in people with weakened immune systems, such as stem cell or organ transplant …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Common antibiotic could tame rare calcium disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the antibiotic rifampin can safely lower high calcium levels in the blood and urine of people with a rare genetic mutation in the CYP24A1 gene. The condition can cause kidney stones and other problems. Sixty participants aged 6 months to 65 years will tak…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Single-Port robot could make pediatric surgery less invasive
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a new robotic system that uses only one small incision (single port) can safely perform common abdominal surgeries in children. The study includes children aged 1 to 17 who need procedures like pyeloplasty or reflux treatment. The goal is to see if the si…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat kidney cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new type of immune cell therapy called CLEAR CAR-T (ET-970) in 30 people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer that has not responded to at least two prior treatments. The therapy uses donor immune cells engineered to target a protein called C…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Immunotherapy after kidney cancer surgery: can a blood test predict who stays Cancer-Free?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the immunotherapy drug toripalimab can prevent kidney cancer from coming back in high-risk patients who have had their kidney removed. Researchers will also check if a blood test for minimal residual disease (MRD) can predict which patients benefit most. …
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Second Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New adjustable implant aims to stop leakage in women
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a device called Adjustable Continence Therapy (ACT) for women with stress urinary incontinence caused by a weak urethral sphincter. The implant has two balloons placed near the bladder neck that can be adjusted after surgery to improve control. The study will enr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Uromedica • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Kidney transplant trial tests which drug better prevents rejection
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial compares two induction therapies—rabbit anti-thymocyte globulin (rATG) and basiliximab—in 244 sensitized kidney transplant recipients who do not have pre-existing donor-specific antibodies. The goal is to see which drug better prevents biopsy-proven acute rejec…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Bladder wash could cut infections and hospital visits for catheter users
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a bladder wash with a low-dose antiseptic (chlorhexidine) during routine catheter changes can reduce urinary tract infections and unplanned healthcare visits. Seventy adults with a long-term suprapubic catheter and a history of UTIs will receive the wash …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a Starch-Based drug clean toxins from dialysis Patients' blood?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a drug called coated aldehyde oxystarch (Xiqing) can reduce protein-bound uremic toxins in adults with end-stage renal disease who are on dialysis. Participants take the drug three times daily for three months. Researchers measure toxin levels in the bloo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Daily pill aims to improve bladder function in children with spinal conditions
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a daily pill called vibegron to see if it safely improves bladder control in children aged 2 to 18 with neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO), a condition where the bladder contracts too often due to nerve damage. Participants must already use a catheter to empt…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Urovant Sciences GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New bladder cancer combo shows promise in Pre-Surgery trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new combination of drugs (enfortumab vedotin plus toripalimab) works better than standard chemotherapy before bladder cancer surgery. About 58 adults with high-risk muscle-invasive bladder cancer will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments fo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Banked immune cells show promise against Life-Threatening viruses in transplant patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether specially trained immune cells from healthy donors can safely treat viral infections (EBV, CMV, adenovirus, BK virus) in patients who have had a stem cell transplant or certain CAR-T therapy. These infections can be life-threatening when the i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Walking and education may protect kidneys in metabolic syndrome patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a 3-month program that combines online education, music-paced brisk walking, group discussions, and phone follow-ups for 40 adults with both metabolic syndrome and chronic kidney disease. The goal is to see if the program can reduce waist circumference and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Immune cell shot aims to tame tough lupus cases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests whether adding NK cells (a type of immune cell) to the standard drug rituximab can safely help people with severe lupus or lupus-related kidney disease. The study will enroll 18 adults in China and focus on safety and signs of disease improvement. It …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Could a common bladder drug help boys with rare birth defect?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving oxybutynin syrup early (starting at 3-6 months old) can improve bladder function in boys born with posterior urethral valves, a condition that blocks urine flow. Fifty boys who had valve surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either oxybutyni…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to fight bladder cancer without surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether combining the immunotherapy drug durvalumab with a cancer vaccine (S-488210/S-488211) can help people with a type of bladder cancer that has not responded to standard treatment. The trial includes adults with high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder c…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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CAR-T therapy takes on lupus and scleroderma in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new treatment called zamto-cel, a CAR-T cell therapy, for people with severe lupus or scleroderma that hasn't improved with standard treatments. The study will enroll 48 participants and primarily look at safety and side effects. Participants f…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Miltenyi Biomedicine GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug duo aims to stop bladder cancer from coming back
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing a combination of two drugs—disitamab vedotin given through a vein and mitomycin C placed directly into the bladder—in 30 people with a specific type of non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer that has a protein called HER2. The goal is to see if this tre…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanxi Province Cancer Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Which drain first? trial tests best emergency move for blocked kidney
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at people with a sudden kidney blockage from a stone in their only working kidney. Doctors will randomly use either a tube placed through the bladder or one through the back to drain urine. The goal is to see which method helps kidney function recover better and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Immune cells take on BK virus in vulnerable transplant patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether specially grown immune cells (called cytotoxic T lymphocytes) can safely lower BK virus levels in 20 transplant patients with weakened immune systems. Participants have had a stem cell or kidney transplant and show signs of BK virus infection. The goal is…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Prostate cancer drug shows promise for kidney cancer in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a radioactive drug, 177Lu-PSMA-617, in people with advanced kidney cancer that has spread and worsened despite standard treatments like immunotherapy and targeted therapy. The drug targets a protein called PSMA found on kidney cancer cells, delivering radiation d…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can a lupus drug protect kidneys in IgA disease? new trial aims to find out.
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether hydroxychloroquine, a drug already used for lupus, can slow kidney function decline in people with IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease). About 334 adults with biopsy-confirmed IgA nephropathy and high protein in their urine will receive either hydroxychloro…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New hope for kidney stone sufferers: supplement may stop painful recurrences
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether hydroxycitrate, a molecule similar to citrate, can reduce the recurrence of calcium phosphate kidney stones. Researchers will give 25 stone formers either hydroxycitrate, potassium citrate, or a placebo, and measure how well their urine prevents stone for…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug protect kidneys in type 1 diabetes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether semaglutide, a drug already used for type 2 diabetes, can reduce kidney damage in people with type 1 diabetes and diabetic kidney disease. About 60 adults will receive either semaglutide or a placebo for 26 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Urine test may spare bladder cancer patients from unnecessary second surgery
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a simple urine test for tumor DNA can tell which bladder cancer patients truly need a second surgery after their first tumor removal. About 196 adults with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer will be randomly assigned to have their repeat surgery decisi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Second Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI learns to spot bladder cancer under blue light
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study collects video recordings and data from 500 patients undergoing blue light cystoscopy, a procedure where a drug makes cancer cells glow. The goal is to train an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm to detect bladder lesions in real time, helping doctors make more acc…
Sponsor: Photocure • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood test could spot 10 cancers before symptoms start
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a new blood test can screen for many types of cancer at once. Researchers will enroll 24,000 adults aged 45-75 who do not have cancer. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two blood test groups or a control group. The goal is to see how w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may predict kidney decline in diabetes — a large trial investigates
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a diagnostic test called KidneyIntelX can help primary care doctors improve care for people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. The test predicts the risk of kidney function worsening. Researchers will see if using this test leads to mor…
Sponsor: Renalytix AI, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A wearable sensor might spot kidney danger before it strikes
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new monitoring device can predict acute kidney injury (AKI) in adults undergoing heart surgery or procedures using contrast dye. The device measures kidney function in real time through the skin after a fluorescent tracer is injected. Researchers will t…
Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a special PET scan see bladder cancer more clearly?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a specialized PET/CT scan using a radioactive tracer can more accurately determine the extent of muscle-invasive bladder cancer compared to standard CT scans. It will also explore whether changes seen on a follow-up scan after two cycles of chemotherapy c…
Sponsor: University Hospital of Ferrara • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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A new multi-test approach may spot hidden blood vessel damage before symptoms appear
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis observational study is testing whether a combination of non-invasive measurements—including blood pressure monitoring, ultrasound, blood and urine tests, and a light-based technique called photoplethysmography—can detect early damage to blood vessels and organs in adults at …
Sponsor: Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Urine test could spare bladder cancer patients from painful scopes
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a simple urine test (Bladder EpiCheck) can safely replace some of the invasive cystoscopy procedures used to monitor non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. About 240 adults with low-grade intermediate-risk bladder cancer will be followed to compare quality o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: White River Junction Veterans Affairs Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI may decode kidney tumors from MRI scans, avoiding biopsies
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether artificial intelligence can analyze MRI images to identify the type and aggressiveness of kidney tumors. Researchers will use scans from about 900 adults who have had surgery for kidney tumors, comparing AI predictions with the actual pathology results. T…
Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new sensor track blood sugar with pinpoint accuracy?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial evaluates a new continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system in adults with type 1 diabetes. Participants will wear the sensor for 14 days while their blood sugar is measured against standard lab tests to see how accurate and safe the device is across different glucose l…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: SiBionics, Co, Ltd • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan could spare thousands from unnecessary kidney surgery
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a combined PET and MRI scan (PET/MR) can better tell apart aggressive kidney cancers from slow-growing or harmless tumors. About 97 adults with a suspicious kidney mass will receive the scan during their regular MRI appointment. Researchers hope this…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One drop, many cancers? a rapid test aims to spot cancer signals in blood, urine, or saliva
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study evaluates a rapid test called Methylscape that measures DNA methylation patterns in body fluids like blood, urine, or saliva. The goal is to see if it can detect a cancer signal and even predict where the cancer started, using a single sample. Researchers will compare …
Sponsor: Centro de Tratamiento e Investigación sobre Cáncer, Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple blood draw may spot kidney cancer early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a protein called NMAP, measured in a blood sample, can help tell apart people with newly diagnosed kidney cancer from those without cancer. Researchers will compare NMAP levels in about 400 adults — half with kidney cancer and half without — to see h…
Sponsor: Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an AI agent match expert urologists? a major test begins
Diagnosis Recruiting nowUrological diseases like kidney stones, prostate cancer, and bladder cancer are common but require expert diagnosis. This study will develop and test an AI assistant called UroAgent that helps doctors make decisions by analyzing patient records and images. Researchers will use 2,…
Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a tracer that hunts unstable iron light up hidden tumors?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial is testing whether a new imaging tracer called 18F-TRX can safely and effectively detect solid tumors using PET scans. The tracer targets unstable iron levels, which are often elevated in cancerous tissue. Adults with advanced solid tumors, including certain pr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Rahul Aggarwal • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ultrasound may fine-tune fluid balance in dialysis patients — a trial puts it to the test
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using lung ultrasound and the VExUS score can improve how doctors assess fluid status and set the ideal dry weight in people on maintenance hemodialysis. Forty adults with end-stage kidney disease will first be managed with standard clinical exams for 12 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging agent aims to spot Hard-to-Find kidney cancer spread
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early study tests whether a new radioactive tracer called 111In-XYIMSR-01 can help detect clear cell kidney cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. Six adults with confirmed metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma will receive the tracer and then undergo a SPEC…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple scan replace kidney biopsies? new study tests a tracer that sees scarring
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study explores whether a special PET/CT scan using a tracer called 68Ga-FAPI can detect fibrosis (scarring) in the kidneys of people with chronic kidney disease. Currently, scarring can only be confirmed through a kidney biopsy, which is invasive and can miss areas of damage…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple urine test could revolutionize bladder cancer detection
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new urine test called UroAmp to see if it can accurately detect bladder cancer and monitor for its return. Researchers will collect urine and tumor samples from 2,500 people being evaluated or treated for bladder cancer or related conditions. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Convergent Genomics, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Urine test may spot kidney danger early in septic shock
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether a urine test called Nephrocheck can predict which patients with septic shock will develop severe acute kidney injury. The test measures two markers of kidney damage (TIMP2 and IGFBP7). Researchers will analyze data from previous studies involving a…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Radioactive antibody hunt: could a new scan outsmart hidden kidney cancer?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis Phase II trial tests whether a special PET/CT scan using a radioactive tracer called 89Zr-DFO-girentuximab can find recurrent clear cell renal cell carcinoma after surgery better than standard contrast-enhanced CT. The tracer attaches to a protein (CAIX) on kidney cancer cel…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New scan aims to spot hidden kidney cancers without surgery
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a special PET/CT scan using a radioactive tracer called 68Ga-NYM096 to see if it can accurately detect clear cell kidney cancer in people with complex kidney cysts who are scheduled for surgery. About 70 participants will receive the tracer and undergo imaging be…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Could sterile water match chemotherapy in preventing bladder cancer return?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether rinsing the bladder with sterile water during surgery works as well as a chemotherapy drug (gemcitabine) placed directly into the bladder to prevent cancer from coming back. People with upper tract urothelial carcinoma who are having surgery to remove the…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 04:00 UTC
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Could a simple cream prevent painful UTIs in baby boys?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether applying a steroid cream to the foreskin for four weeks can prevent recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in uncircumcised male infants under 6 months who have had their first fever-related UTI. Forty infants will receive either the steroid crea…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a gas added to Heart-Lung machines shield Newborns' kidneys?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding nitric oxide gas to the heart-lung machine during surgery can prevent acute kidney injury in newborns with congenital heart defects. Up to 60% of these babies experience kidney damage after surgery, which can lead to serious complications. The stud…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a single drug shield kidneys during heart surgery?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug R2R01 can prevent acute kidney injury in people at high risk who are having heart surgery with a heart-lung machine. Participants receive either R2R01 or a placebo before and after surgery. The goal is to see if the drug reduces kidney damage and…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: River 2 Renal Corp. • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New drug aims to cut short sickle cell pain attacks
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an investigational drug called CSL889 in 70 adults and adolescents with sickle cell disease who are having a painful vaso-occlusive crisis. The goal is to see if the drug can safely shorten the crisis and reduce the need for strong pain medicines. Participants wi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: CSL Behring • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple foot pump ease leg swelling in hospital patients?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests a device called the Pedal Pump, which moves the feet for 10 minutes to help reduce lower leg swelling (edema) in hospitalized patients. The study includes 60 adults with edema due to conditions like heart failure, kidney disease, or chronic venous insufficiency. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: David McVay • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New device aims to quiet overactive bladder in men
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a device called the Axonics SNM System, which uses mild electrical pulses to calm the nerves that control the bladder. It is for men with overactive bladder, including those with urgency incontinence or frequent urination. The trial will enroll 150 men and track …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Axonics, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New device trial offers hope for bladder and bowel leakage
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new external device (Axonics ETS-02) to see if it is safe and works for people with overactive bladder or fecal incontinence. About 75 adults will wear the device for a short trial period. The goal is to check if the device stays attached and works properl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Axonics, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can amino acids boost energy for kidney patients on dialysis?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether taking amino acid supplements during dialysis can reduce fatigue, frailty, and improve thinking in people with end-stage kidney disease. Researchers will compare a single amino acid (valine) with a mix of essential amino acids in 28 adults on …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can brain training lift the weight of depression in kidney disease?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study explores whether digital neurotherapy or coaching with a wellness coach can help manage depressive symptoms and pain in people with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). Participants will be assigned to one of these approaches or to an education-o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could help women stop leaking urine during exercise
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a once-daily pill called orforglipron can reduce stress urinary incontinence (leaking urine during movement) in women with obesity or overweight. About 1000 adult women will receive either the drug or a placebo for about 58 weeks. The main goal is to see …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Putting Patients' priorities first: a new approach to ease the burden of multiple chronic illnesses
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a care model called Patient Priorities Care (PPC) for older African Americans with heart disease plus other chronic conditions like diabetes or COPD. The approach shifts focus from treating each disease separately to aligning care with what matters most to …
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Home workouts via video calls could ease cancer side effects
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether cancer patients can complete a supervised exercise program from home using video calls. The program includes resistance training with dumbbells and aerobic exercise. Researchers want to see if this approach is practical and helps patients maintain functio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple video calm nerves before a bladder test?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether watching a short educational video before a urodynamic test (a procedure that checks how well the bladder works) can lower anxiety in women. Half of the participants will watch the video, while the other half will receive only standard pre-procedur…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yair Daykan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New device aims to calm bladder irritation during cancer therapy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding Hydeal Cyst® instillations can reduce lower urinary tract symptoms in people receiving standard chemotherapy or immunotherapy for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. About 200 participants will receive either BCG or MMC, and half will also get Hyde…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto Oncologico Veneto IRCCS • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a softer stent spare kids from bladder spasms?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether the design of a ureteral stent—a small tube that drains urine from the kidney to the bladder—affects comfort in children aged 8 to 18 undergoing staged kidney stone treatment. Each participant will receive both a standard Cook stent and a Polaris Ultra st…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Take-Home antibiotic prescription cut unnecessary ER visits after bladder botox?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving patients a standing prescription for antibiotics to use at the first sign of a UTI after Botox for overactive bladder reduces unplanned healthcare visits. 260 women scheduled for Botox will either get the self-start prescription or follow standard …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to help cancer patients stick with immunotherapy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a navigation program for cancer patients starting immunotherapy. The program helps with essential needs like food, transportation, and housing, and tracks side effects. Researchers want to see if this support helps patients continue their treatment and improves t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New nerve block may cut opioid use after kidney transplants
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new ultrasound-guided nerve block called the quadroiliac plane block can reduce pain and opioid use after kidney transplant surgery better than the standard method of injecting anesthetic into the surgical wound. Sixty adults receiving a kidney transpla…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Aloe vera concentrate put to the test against chronic bladder pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a super-concentrated, freeze-dried aloe vera capsule can safely reduce symptoms of interstitial cystitis, a chronic bladder condition causing pain and frequent urination. About 30 adults with frequent urination and moderate-to-severe pain will receive eit…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A shot of bupivacaine at the surgical site may ease pain after kidney stone surgery — a trial puts it to the test
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether injecting a local anesthetic called bupivacaine into the surgical tract can reduce pain after prone percutaneous nephrolithotomy, a common procedure to remove large kidney stones. Sixty adults scheduled for the surgery will be randomly assigned to receive…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hitit University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an ALS drug clear the fog of chemo brain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether riluzole, a drug already used for ALS, can help cancer survivors who struggle with memory, focus, and mental clarity after treatment — a condition called cancer-related cognitive impairment. Researchers will measure changes in a brain protein called BDNF …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sweat-Powered relief: could a High-Tech suit drain fluid from heart failure patients?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a wearable suit called AquaPass that removes excess fluid through sweat in people with chronic heart failure and fluid overload. Participants wear the suit for up to 5 hours in a hospital or clinic, alongside their usual medications. The goal is to see if the sui…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: AquaPass Medical Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Eye workouts while on dialysis: a new way to prevent falls?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study will test whether a short eye-exercise program done during dialysis sessions can improve physical function, balance, and fear of falling in people with kidney failure. Thirty adults on maintenance hemodialysis will be randomly assigned to do the exercises or rece…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pardis Specialized Wellness Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New gadget aims to treat leaky bladder from home
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a medical device (a perineal probe connected to a mobile app) for women with stress urinary incontinence. Participants use the device at home for 15 minutes, three times a week, plus two sessions with a physiotherapist. The goal is to see if this approach works a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Opioid-Free anesthesia: a safer way to go under the knife?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares opioid-free anesthesia to standard opioid-based anesthesia in 600 adults undergoing urological abdominal surgery. The goal is to see if avoiding opioids during surgery reduces the need for painkillers afterward and lowers side effects like nausea. Patients wil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jagiellonian University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Could a simple breathing change make kidney stone surgery easier?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two breathing machine settings during kidney stone surgery to see which one gives surgeons a clearer, steadier view inside the kidney. Sixty adults having elective surgery will be randomly assigned to either normal or low tidal volume ventilation. The goal is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hitit University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New study tests simple drainage trick to speed up bladder stone surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding a small drainage tube in the belly during surgery for large bladder stones (over 2 cm) can make the operation faster and easier. About 140 adults will be randomly assigned to get the standard procedure alone or with the extra tube. The main goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study tests which nerve block eases kidney surgery pain best
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of ultrasound-guided nerve blocks for pain control after open kidney removal surgery. Ninety adults will receive either a rhomboid intercostal sub-serratus plane block or an external oblique intercostal block. Researchers will measure how long it tak…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Tiny tubes, big difference: study seeks best stent for stone patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares four different ureteral stents (small tubes placed in the ureter) to find which one causes the fewest symptoms after laser surgery for kidney stones. About 272 adults who need a stent after stone removal will be randomly assigned to one of four stent types. Re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Laser vs bipolar: which surgery best tames an oversized prostate?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares three different surgical techniques for men with very large prostates (over 100 mL) who have severe urinary symptoms. Ninety men will be randomly assigned to receive either thulium fiber laser, holmium laser, or bipolar electrosurgery. Researchers will measure…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Can an amino acid help pass kidney stones better than a standard drug?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares L-citrulline, an amino acid, to tamsulosin, a standard drug, for helping adults pass kidney stones. 120 people with a single stone in the lower ureter will take one of the two treatments for up to 4 weeks. The main goal is to see which treatment leads to faste…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Bladder drug may save kids from second surgery for kidney stones
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if a drug called aminophylline, placed directly into the bladder, can help doctors insert a small scope to remove kidney stones in children. About 60 children aged 2 to 17 with a stone in the lower ureter will take part. If the first gentle attempt to pass the sc…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Rare gene study aims to unlock kidney cancer risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a rare inherited condition called Birt-Hogg-Dube (BHD) syndrome, which raises the risk of kidney cancer. Researchers will collect blood, saliva, and tissue samples from up to 950 participants to find the genes involved and understand how kidney tumors grow. Th…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 04:00 UTC
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New device may improve bladder cancer surgery accuracy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a redesigned surgical tool for removing bladder tumors. Researchers will use the device on bladder specimens from 25 patients who need their bladder removed. The goal is to see if the modified device provides better tissue samples for pathology, helping doctors a…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 04:00 UTC
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South korea tracks Real-World safety of bladder cancer drug PADCEV
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study monitors 202 adults in South Korea with advanced bladder cancer who are receiving the drug PADCEV (enfortumab vedotin) as part of their normal care. Researchers will track side effects and how well the cancer responds for up to a year. No new treatment is given; the go…
Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Korea, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 04:00 UTC
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Gut microbes may hold key to Post-Transplant pain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether the gut microbiome and its byproducts influence chronic pain in people who have received a kidney transplant. Many transplant recipients experience persistent pain, which can affect their quality of life and treatment adherence. Researchers will tr…
Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 04:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock mysteries of rare blood vessel disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows up to 4,000 people with vasculitis (a group of diseases that cause blood vessel inflammation) and healthy volunteers over many years. Researchers collect blood, urine, imaging, and genetic samples to learn how the disease develops and changes. The goal is to fi…
Sponsor: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 04:00 UTC
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Scientists bank tumors and blood to unlock cancer secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, urine, saliva, and tissue samples from nearly 6,000 people who have or may have cancer, including rare inherited forms. The samples are stored and used for research to understand the genetic and molecular basis of cancer. No new treatment is being teste…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 04:00 UTC
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NIH launches major study to unlock secrets of rare bone diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect information and bone samples from up to 1,000 people with bone or mineral disorders, such as tumor-induced osteomalacia or familial tumoral calcinosis. Participants receive standard medical evaluations and may provide bone tissue from surgery or a biops…
Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 04:00 UTC
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Can we stop early artery aging in kids with kidney disease?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates why arteries stiffen and harden faster in children and young people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and high blood pressure. Researchers will use non-invasive tests to compare arterial stiffness between those with CKD and matched controls, including heal…
Sponsor: King's College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 04:00 UTC
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A simple blood draw could detect bladder Cancer's return — a trial puts it to the test
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a blood test that looks for tumor DNA can detect if bladder cancer has come back after treatment. Researchers will collect blood, urine, and tissue samples from 100 people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer to see how well the test matches standard metho…
Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug MK-2828 tested in kidney patients – first look at dosing
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a single dose of the drug MK-2828 in 24 people with different levels of kidney function, including those with severe kidney failure or on dialysis. The goal is to measure how the drug moves through the body over time and compare it to healthy vol…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple blood or urine test spot bladder cancer earlier?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood, urine, and tumor tissue samples from about 400 adults with suspected high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. The goal is to find biological markers that could lead to new tests for detecting and monitoring this type of cancer. Participants wi…
Sponsor: Natera, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kidney patients needed for Early-Stage drug safety study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a single dose of hydroxynidone capsules in 56 people with different levels of kidney function and healthy volunteers. The goal is to see how the drug moves through the body and if it is safe in people with kidney problems. Participants will have blood and urine t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Beijing Continent Pharmaceutical Co, Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists track families to unlock secrets of inherited kidney cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows families with a history of inherited kidney cancer to learn more about the disease's genetic causes and how it progresses. Researchers will collect blood, tissue, and urine samples from affected individuals and their relatives. The goal is to identify new genes…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive kidney disease registry aims to uncover best treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study will follow 3,000 Chinese adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) to see how they are treated in real-world clinics and what happens to their health over time. Researchers will track medications, kidney function, heart risks, and hospital visits. The goa…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a text message help older cancer survivors move more and hurt less?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the best times to send messages that encourage physical activity to older cancer survivors (65+) who have chronic pain. About 50 participants will wear an activity tracker and rate their pain four times a day using a smartphone app. The goal is to see if certa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug AZD4248 tested for kidney disease in first human trials
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests the safety of a new drug called AZD4248 in healthy volunteers and people with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo, and researchers monitor side effects and how the drug moves through the body. …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple estrogen pill reveal hidden oxytocin deficiency?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether taking estrogen pills (estradiol valerate or ethinylestradiol) can safely trigger the release of oxytocin, a hormone important for social bonding and childbirth. Researchers will measure oxytocin levels in 28 healthy volunteers and patients with AVP …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Red meat swap may cut toxins in kidney patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether replacing red meat with plant-based protein can lower levels of certain gut toxins in people with stage 3 chronic kidney disease. Fifteen participants will try both a vegetarian diet and a diet with red meat, with a break in between. Researchers will m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HER2 test showdown: which lab method is best for chinese cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at tumor samples from 2,100 Chinese patients with lung, gynecologic, bile duct, or bladder cancers. Researchers will compare different HER2 testing methods to see how well they agree with each other. The goal is to improve the accuracy of HER2 testing, which help…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues in bladder cancer samples
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, urine, saliva, and tumor tissue from 500 adults with urothelial cancer (bladder, ureter, or urethra) and healthy volunteers. Researchers will analyze the samples to find genetic differences between normal and cancer cells. The goal is to better understa…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny study probes bone microenvironment in metastatic kidney cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early study will look at how two drugs, cabozantinib and nivolumab, change the bone immune environment in 16 people with kidney cancer that has spread to bone. The main goal is to check safety and see how the bone environment responds. It is a proof-of-concept study, meaning…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bladder cancer study: does less surgery mean better life?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how bladder cancer surgery affects quality of life and urinary function. Researchers will compare patients who had partial bladder removal with those who had full bladder removal. The goal is to understand which approach leads to better daily living and urinar…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Russian bladder cancer care under the microscope: new study tracks Real-World treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is observing how bladder cancer is treated in Russia and how common certain markers (HER2 and PD-L1) are in different stages. Researchers will look at medical records of 600 people with bladder cancer to see what treatments they receive and how the disease progresses. …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple blood draw could spot bladder Cancer's return
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a blood test can find tiny pieces of tumor DNA in people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer or upper tract urothelial cancer. Researchers will compare DNA from tumor tissue with DNA in blood samples taken during routine care. The goal is to see how …
Sponsor: AZ Sint-Lucas Gent • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a phone app be the key to managing kidney disease?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a mobile app can help people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) track their health and give doctors useful information. Participants will use the app to log their blood pressure, blood sugar, medications, and meals, and the app will also show lab resu…
Sponsor: Chungnam National University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to unravel mysterious metabolism disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about rare disorders that affect how the body processes chemicals called pyrimidines and purines. These disorders can cause problems in the brain, blood, kidneys, and immune system, ranging from mild to life-threatening. Researchers will compare test…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch Largest-Ever study of rare bladder and genital cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1,100 adults with rare urinary tract cancers, such as unusual bladder, kidney, testicular, or penile cancers. Researchers will collect medical records, blood and tumor samples, and imaging over many years to understand how these cancers grow and respond to trea…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diabetes and vitamin c loss: scientists launch major study to solve the mystery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out why people with diabetes often have lower vitamin C levels in their blood. Researchers will measure vitamin C in blood, urine, and cells from 5,000 adults with and without diabetes. They will also look at genes that control vitamin C transport. The goa…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NCI opens screening study for experimental cell therapies in multiple cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study screens adults with certain cancers (like melanoma, lung, or colorectal cancer) to see if they qualify for experimental treatments being tested by the NCI Surgery Branch. These treatments involve taking a patient's own immune cells, growing them in a lab, and giving th…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can blood and urine markers reveal how rare kidney diseases progress?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows people with rare inherited forms of kidney stones and chronic kidney disease, such as primary hyperoxaluria, cystinuria, and Dent disease, to learn how these conditions develop over time. Researchers will measure markers of inflammation in blood and urine and t…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to uncover secrets of kidney autoimmunity
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows up to 2000 people with immune-related kidney diseases, such as nephrotic syndrome and lupus nephritis. Researchers will collect medical history, lab tests, and blood or urine samples to better understand these conditions. The goal is to learn more about causes …
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we predict who needs extra therapy after kidney cancer surgery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study analyzes data from over 6,000 French patients with non-metastatic kidney cancer to understand how the disease progresses after surgery. The goal is to identify which patients are at high risk of recurrence and might benefit from adjuvant immunotherapy, while avoiding u…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New iPad tool aims to boost kidney injury awareness in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests an interactive iPad educational tool to help families of children with acute kidney injury (AKI) learn more about the condition. Researchers will measure AKI knowledge before and one month after using the tool. The goal is to improve patient-centered care and red…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kidney patients needed to test how drug moves in body
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the drug eloralintide enters the bloodstream and leaves the body in people with severe kidney disease or kidney failure, compared to healthy volunteers. About 28 participants will receive a single shot under the skin. The study lasts about 14 weeks and doe…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to cancer drug resistance in tissue samples
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tissue and blood samples from 1,500 people with prostate or bladder cancer that has come back or spread. Researchers will analyze the samples to find genetic changes and other markers that may explain why some cancers stop responding to treatment. The goal is …
Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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2000 volunteers help create a gold standard for cancer blood tests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and tissue samples from 2000 people—some with cancer and some without—to create a blinded reference set. Researchers will use these samples to evaluate how well new blood tests can detect many types of cancer early. The goal is to improve the accuracy of…
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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What does life feel like for children with a rare birth defect? a new study asks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the quality of life of school-aged children who were treated for posterior urethral valves (PUV) in their first year of life. PUV is a rare birth defect that can affect kidney and bladder function. Researchers will use a standard questionnaire called…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Beyond the pelvis: could hip and leg alignment hold clues to stress incontinence?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether stress urinary incontinence in postmenopausal women is linked not just to the pelvic floor, but also to the alignment of the hips, legs, and spine. Researchers will compare ultrasound measurements of the bladder and urethra, along with post-void residu…
Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists seek better way to measure Body's energy use
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis natural history study will look at how metabolism relates to body size and composition in 2,000 people aged 2 and older, including healthy volunteers and those with conditions like diabetes, obesity, or cancer. Participants will stay in the hospital for two days to undergo v…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lupus secrets revealed: major study tracks disease over time
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about how lupus (SLE) develops and changes over time by observing patients and their relatives. Up to 2000 people aged 3 and older with known or suspected lupus, along with their family members, will provide medical history, blood and urine samples, …
Sponsor: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for gene behind rare kidney cancer syndrome
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to uncover the genetic causes of hereditary leiomyomatosis renal cell cancer (HLRCC), a condition that can lead to painful skin bumps, uterine fibroids, and kidney tumors. Researchers will study people with known or suspected HLRCC and their family members to iden…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rare disease mystery: can tracking SPLIS patients unlock its secrets?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows people with SPLIS, a rare inherited metabolic condition, to map its natural history—how the disease unfolds over time. Researchers will track growth, organ function, quality of life, and survival in about 28 participants. The goal is to understand the full rang…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch massive tumor repository to unlock cancer secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects extra blood, urine, and tumor samples from children and adults with certain cancers to build a large tissue repository. Researchers will analyze these samples to learn more about the genetic and molecular makeup of these tumors. The goal is to support future s…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lupus drug may harm ovaries – could a hormone shot help?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study surveys women under 40 with lupus who are starting cyclophosphamide, a drug that can damage ovaries and cause infertility. Some received an additional drug called GnRHa to protect their ovaries. Researchers will compare menstrual health and fertility between those who …
Sponsor: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of parathyroid diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows up to 3,000 people who have, are at risk for, or are related to someone with a parathyroid disorder. Researchers will collect medical records, questionnaires, and samples like blood and saliva to learn what causes these conditions and how they change over time.…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can One-Piece tumour removal improve bladder cancer outcomes?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis global registry is collecting data on a surgical technique called en bloc resection of bladder tumour (ERBT), which removes the tumour in one piece rather than in fragments. The goal is to see whether this approach leads to complete tumour removal and better recurrence-free …
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we predict which stents will harbor bacteria?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 400 adults who receive a Double-J ureteral stent—a tube that helps drain urine from the kidney to the bladder. The goal is to identify risk factors for bacteria sticking to the stent and to see how this colonization relates to urinary tract infections, antibiot…
Sponsor: Al-Azhar University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a patient registry unlock the secrets of a rare cancer?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 men with upper tract urothelial cancer (UTUC), a rare cancer of the kidney's drainage system, to track their long-term survival, recurrence, and complication rates. By prospectively collecting data from patients before and after surgery or other interventio…
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can AI outthink cancer experts? a landmark trial pits five AIs against tumor boards
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis trial asks whether five advanced AI models can match the treatment recommendations of expert tumor boards for cancer patients. Using 100 standardized synthetic cases across breast, lung, urological, digestive, and gynecological cancers, each AI and two independent tumor boar…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple blood molecule predict blood vessel damage in kids with kidney disease?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether levels of a molecule called inorganic pyrophosphate (PPi) in the blood are linked to blood vessel damage in children with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Researchers will compare PPi levels in children with CKD (including those on dialysis or with a kidn…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ultrasound aims to capture pelvic floor movement under the barbell
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether ultrasound images can consistently measure pelvic floor structures in women while they rest and perform squats and deadlifts. Researchers will compare measurements taken by different raters and by the same rater at different times. The goal is to see if t…
Sponsor: University of Ottawa • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Dialysis Patients' hidden depression: nurses may hold the key
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether nurses can accurately identify depression in people on hemodialysis. About 450 patients will have their depression symptoms assessed both by a nurse and by themselves using a standard questionnaire. The goal is to see if nurse assessments can be a reliabl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Annecy Genevois • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kidney disease in young women: a hidden burden on fertility and future plans
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores the personal experiences of young women with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who are not yet on dialysis or transplant. Researchers aim to understand how the disease impacts daily life, fertility, and life plans, and whether the cause (genetic vs. non-genetic) ma…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a biobank unlock secrets of rare kidney stone diseases?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a biobank of blood, urine, and tissue samples from people with rare kidney stone diseases—primary hyperoxaluria, cystinuria, APRT deficiency, and Dent disease—and their family members. By storing these samples, researchers hope to enable future studies that cou…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Dialysis duel: does higher fluid volume or lower sodium improve patient outcomes?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study looks at how different settings in haemodiafiltration (a type of dialysis) affect people with kidney failure. It compares high versus low fluid exchange volumes and two different sodium concentrations in the dialysis fluid. Researchers will track toxin re…
Sponsor: East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test could unlock hidden clues to dialysis quality
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a protein called β2-microglobulin builds up in people with kidney failure and how it changes during and after dialysis. Researchers will take blood samples from 30 dialysis patients at multiple time points to track the protein's levels. The goal is to crea…
Sponsor: East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Genetic roadmaps for advanced cancer: study tests whether expert navigation boosts targeted therapy use
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether having a specialist review genetic test results and guide treatment decisions can increase the use of targeted therapies for people with advanced solid tumors, including breast, lung, colorectal, and bladder cancers. Participants will have their tumor or …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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GPS for surgeons: navigation tech aims to simplify cancer lymph node removal
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests two navigation systems—3D Slicer and Siemens Monaco—to help surgeons locate and remove abnormal lymph nodes during urologic cancer surgery. The goal is to see if these image-guided tools make the procedure simpler and more precise. Twenty adults with suspected or…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Global registry aims to crack the code of rare kidney stone diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects medical information from people around the world who have one of four rare hereditary kidney stone diseases: primary hyperoxaluria, Dent disease, cystinuria, or APRT deficiency. By gathering data from many patients, researchers hope to better understand how th…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kidney disease drug trial explores how EC5026 moves through the body
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis Phase 1 trial investigates how a single 8 mg dose of EC5026 is processed by the body in adults aged 55 and older with chronic kidney disease (stages 3b to 5, not on dialysis) compared to healthy adults with normal kidney function. Researchers will measure drug levels in bloo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: EicOsis Human Health Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain chemical may boost pain relief learned by observation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a nasal spray containing vasopressin, a brain chemical involved in social bonding, can enhance the ability to learn pain relief by watching another person. Healthy adults receive either vasopressin or a placebo spray, then watch a video of someone experie…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could the type of anesthesia affect kidney transplant success?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares two anesthesia methods—general anesthesia with sevoflurane and combined spinal-epidural anesthesia—in adults receiving a kidney transplant. Researchers will measure blood markers related to cell damage and protection to see if one method better shields the new…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Gaziantep • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune cell study may unlock kidney protection in type 1 diabetes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how blood sugar levels affect immune cells (monocytes) and kidney cells in people with type 1 diabetes and early chronic kidney disease. Researchers will compare participants with better versus worse blood sugar control to see if certain immune cells become mo…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to predict dialysis danger in ICU patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will observe 128 critically ill patients with acute kidney injury who need dialysis to remove excess fluid. Researchers want to understand why some patients become unstable during fluid removal. They will monitor heart function, blood flow, and other signs before and d…
Sponsor: Hospital Las Higueras • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists probe kidney cell metabolism to unlock secrets of ANCA vasculitis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates how changes in kidney cell metabolism relate to the rate of kidney function decline in people with ANCA vasculitis and other kidney diseases. Researchers will analyze kidney biopsy samples and blood/urine tests from 146 participants over one year. The goal…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Teen diabetes study seeks to uncover hidden triggers of kidney damage
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis research study follows 500 adolescents with type 2 diabetes to understand why some develop kidney problems. Researchers are looking at biological factors like blood sugar and blood pressure, as well as psychological and social factors such as stress, mental health, and pover…
Sponsor: University of Manitoba • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New biomarker study aims to spot lupus kidney disease earlier
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 500 adults with lupus to see if blood and urine tests can reliably detect kidney inflammation (lupus nephritis). Participants give samples during routine visits, and doctors track their kidney health over time. The goal is to find simple, non-invasive markers t…
Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Does diabetes make fat problems worse in kidney disease? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study will compare blood fat (lipid) levels in 200 adults with chronic kidney disease—half with diabetes and half without. Researchers want to find out if having diabetes leads to worse fat problems in these patients. Participants will fast for 10 hours before …
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch biobank to unlock secrets of rare vasculitis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood, urine, and fecal samples from 100 people with ANCA-associated vasculitis, a rare autoimmune disease. Researchers will follow participants for up to 5 years, tracking relapses and complications. The goal is to identify factors that predict disease f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New study aims to spot eye damage early in rare vasculitis patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how ANCA-associated vasculitis affects the eyes. Researchers will use a special imaging test called OCT angiography to examine blood vessels in the eyes of 70 participants. The goal is to better understand and detect eye involvement early, which could help pre…
Sponsor: Military Institute od Medicine National Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Kidney disease biobank aims to unlock new treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood, urine, and kidney tissue samples from 144 children and adults with a kidney condition called nephrotic syndrome. The goal is to build a large database and sample collection to study how the immune system and kidney cells interact. Researchers hope …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to stop kidney rejection
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a type of immune cell called memory B cells in people waiting for a kidney transplant who have certain antibodies. Researchers want to understand why some of these cells cause rejection while others don't. They will analyze blood samples from 51 patients to fi…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Lifestyle overhaul may tame inflammation in diabetic kidney patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a 12-week lifestyle change affects inflammation and stress markers in 60 overweight adults with type 2 diabetes and moderate chronic kidney disease. Participants will follow a modified diet and exercise plan. The goal is to see if these changes can reduce …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Badr University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a lower dose of rivaroxaban be safer for kidney patients on dialysis?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing three different low doses of the blood thinner rivaroxaban in 10 adults on chronic hemodialysis. The goal is to see how the drug behaves in the body and how much it thins the blood, to find a dose that might lower bleeding risks. Participants will take each …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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AI could help predict risks after bladder cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how other medical conditions (comorbidities) affect recovery and survival in 500 bladder cancer patients after bladder removal surgery. Researchers will use artificial intelligence to analyze patient data and find patterns that could help doctors make better t…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Obesity blocks kidney transplants: new study investigates why
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 100 obese patients starting dialysis to understand why they are less likely to receive a kidney transplant. Researchers will track health changes over two years and compare them to non-obese patients. The goal is to identify barriers and improve access to trans…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could spinal anesthesia cut bleeding risk in prostate surgery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares spinal anesthesia to general anesthesia in men undergoing open simple prostatectomy for an enlarged prostate. The goal is to see if spinal anesthesia leads to less postoperative bleeding, such as fewer blood transfusions or less need for bladder irrigation. Ei…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hitit University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Blood test aims to spot hidden cancer cells in 9 tumor types
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking for certain cells in the blood of people with 9 types of advanced cancers that have spread. Researchers will take one blood sample from each of 450 participants before they start a new treatment. They will use two different lab methods to see if they can fin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of kidney disease that starts in childhood
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a registry to collect health information from people with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD), the most common genetic cause of kidney failure. While ADPKD was once thought to only affect adults, researchers now know it begins in childhood, but…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare Kidney-Liver diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a central database and tissue bank for rare diseases affecting the kidneys and liver, such as ARPKD and Joubert syndrome. Researchers will collect medical information, genetic samples, and tissues from 200 participants to help doctors and scientists better …
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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French study aims to uncover hidden patterns in rare kidney disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is gathering information from 400 adults in France diagnosed with membranous nephropathy, a rare kidney condition. Researchers will track how the disease progresses over one year, looking at remission rates and possible environmental or genetic risk factors. The goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Diabetes drug shows promise for kidney protection in new study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how an FDA-approved diabetes drug, Canagliflozin (Invokana), might protect the kidneys in people with type 2 diabetes. Twenty adults aged 18-80 with type 2 diabetes for at least 3 years will take the drug daily for 6 months. Researchers will use kidney biopsie…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Could your genes cause pelvic pain? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out if chronic pelvic pain conditions like prostatitis and interstitial cystitis can be inherited. Researchers will collect DNA and urine from 500 participants, including family members, to look for genetic links. The goal is to better understand the cause…
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Kidney disease mystery: scientists launch massive data hunt
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for people with rare kidney diseases like Minimal Change Disease, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, and Membranous Nephropathy. Researchers will collect health information and biological samples from 1,200 participants over many years. The goal is to better unders…
Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New study aims to set strength standards for dialysis patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study measures hip muscle strength in 50 adults on hemodialysis using a handheld device. The goal is to create reference values for lower-limb strength in this group. Researchers will also check how strength relates to handgrip, walking speed, and quality of life.
Sponsor: Cardenal Herrera University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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500 cancer patients join quest to unlock precision medicine secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting detailed genetic and health information from 500 people with various cancers, including breast, lung, and leukemia. The goal is to create a shared database that helps researchers develop more personalized treatments. Participants provide samples and data,…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New blood test could end painful bone biopsies for kidney disease patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a blood test that looks at tiny genetic molecules called microRNAs can accurately detect bone problems in people with chronic kidney disease. Currently, doctors rely on a bone biopsy, which is invasive and not practical for most patients. The researc…
Sponsor: Thomas Nickolas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New monitoring methods could protect kidneys during surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study watches how blood flows to the kidneys in 51 adults having elective minimally invasive abdominal surgery. Researchers use two non-invasive tools—ultrasound and light sensors—to measure kidney function at key times during and after surgery. The goal is to see if these t…
Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Tiny virus may hold key to kidney cancer treatment success
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study is looking at whether levels of a common virus called TTV can help predict how well immunotherapy works in people with advanced kidney cancer. Researchers will measure TTV levels in 20 patients before and during their first immunotherapy treatment. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Regina Elena Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New hope for dialysis patients: special grafts studied for those with no vein options left
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 100 adults with end-stage kidney disease who need long-term dialysis but have no working access sites left. Researchers are watching how well the HeRO and Super HeRO grafts perform over two years, checking for infections, blockages, and overall safety. The goal…
Sponsor: Merit Medical Systems, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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World's largest kidney stone surgery study launches
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis large observational study will follow 4,000 adults undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for kidney stones across many international centers. Researchers will track which surgical techniques are used, how well they clear stones, and what complications occur. The goa…
Sponsor: Foundation Endourology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC