KIDNEY DISEASES

This study tests the safety of a rotigotine skin patch in 120 adults aged 18–60 with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), a genetic condition causing kidney cysts and eventual kidney failure. Participants will wear the patch daily for 24 months. The goal is to se…

This study looks at kidney transplant patients who take drugs to prevent organ rejection. Some take standard anticalcineurin drugs, which can harm blood vessels and raise heart risks. Others switch to a newer drug called belatacept. The goal is to see if belatacept improves blood…

This study compares two types of nerve blocks (ESPB and QLB) to see which provides better pain relief after kidney surgery in children aged 2-12. The goal is to reduce pain and the need for extra pain medication. 100 children will take part, and the study will measure how long pa…

This study looks at how glucagon, a hormone that helps control blood sugar, changes blood flow inside the kidneys. Ten healthy men will get either glucagon, a blocker, or a placebo, and MRI scans will measure kidney blood flow. The goal is to learn more about how glucagon works o…

This study will follow 1000 kidney transplant patients for 12 months to see if a new blood test called T-ID can predict and prevent two serious viral infections: CMV disease and BK virus kidney damage. The test measures virus levels and the body's immune strength. The goal is to …

This study will observe 50 children (ages 1 month to 18 years) who come to the emergency room with kidney-related symptoms. Researchers want to learn what types of kidney problems are most common and how children respond to initial treatment. The goal is to improve early recognit…

This study will check if a new scoring system called STARZ can predict kidney injury in newborns within the first week of life. Researchers will enroll 140 babies in the NICU and compare the STARZ score to standard tests. The goal is to catch kidney problems early so doctors can …