KIDNEY DISEASES

This study looks at kidney transplant patients who take immunosuppressants to prevent organ rejection. It compares the effects of belatacept, a newer drug, against standard anticalcineurins on blood vessel function. The goal is to see if belatacept improves vascular health and re…

This study tests whether a rotigotine skin patch, a drug used for Parkinson's disease, is safe for people with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). ADPKD causes fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys and can lead to kidney failure. The trial will give 120 adults eithe…

This study tests a kidney health coaching program for Black patients with advanced chronic kidney disease. The goal is to help delay the need for dialysis or prevent early death. Researchers will also use a clinical decision support tool to improve screening and care. About 600 p…

This 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.

This study tests a drug called sparsentan in 24 adults with IgA nephropathy, a kidney disease. Some participants are newly diagnosed, others have the disease return after a kidney transplant. The goal is to see if sparsentan can reduce protein in the urine, a sign of kidney damag…

This pilot study is testing whether providing free produce boxes and nutrition education can improve health outcomes for Veterans with kidney disease and food insecurity. The study will enroll 20 participants and measure changes in blood pressure and kidney function. Researchers …

This study tests whether a community health worker program can help people with advanced kidney disease start treatment more smoothly. The program provides support, education, and help with social challenges. Researchers will compare this to standard care in 448 adults with chron…

This study tests whether using carbon dioxide gas instead of standard iodinated contrast dye during leg artery procedures can prevent serious kidney problems. About 1,960 people with peripheral artery disease who are at higher risk for kidney injury will be randomly assigned to r…

This registry tracks 160 high-risk patients with resistant hypertension due to narrowed kidney arteries. All patients undergo a procedure called percutaneous transluminal renal angioplasty (balloon dilation, often with a stent) to open the blockage. Researchers will measure chang…

This study looks at how well the drug vorolanib works for people with advanced kidney cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. It is for patients who need a second treatment after their first one stopped working. The study will track how long the cancer stays under…

This study aims to confirm if a test using a sample of amniotic fluid can accurately predict how well a baby's kidneys will work after birth. Researchers will analyze 78 fetuses with kidney and urinary tract malformations from hospitals across France. The goal is to see if this t…

This study will screen 13,000 children in China using urine tests and ultrasound to find kidney disease early. The goal is to see how common kidney problems are in kids and to build a system to predict who is at risk. Children with abnormal results will be referred for further ca…

This study tests two different approaches to prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease in adults who have received a kidney from a CMV-positive donor but are themselves CMV-negative. One group will take daily antiviral medicine for 200 days after transplant, while the other group wil…

This study is testing whether a 21-day spa program—including mineral water baths, exercise, and diet—can improve kidney function and reduce symptoms in 150 adults aged 40-70 with chronic kidney or urinary tract diseases. Participants receive standard spa care at a resort in the C…

This study looks at how genes influence the risk of kidney disease. Anyone 18 or older living in the US can join, even without kidney disease. Participation is online: you fill out health surveys and mail in a saliva sample. You may get free genetic ancestry information in return…

This study looks at how dapagliflozin, a diabetes drug, affects heart function and metabolism in people with chronic kidney disease. Researchers will measure heart strain, oxygen use during exercise, and blood chemicals in 60 adults. The goal is to understand how the drug works b…

This study is for older adults, including those in the hospital or with low priority care needs. Researchers want to see if newer methods, like body scans and blood tests, can better detect malnutrition and kidney problems than current standard tests. The goal is to make diagnosi…

This study collects blood, tissue, and other samples from up to 10,000 people to create a biobank for research. The goal is to help scientists study the causes of diseases like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Participants provide samples and basic health data, but no treatme…

This observational study examines kidney tissue from adults with diabetic kidney disease who are already having a kidney biopsy or surgery as part of their regular care. Researchers want to see if people taking SGLT2 inhibitors (a type of diabetes medicine) show different biologi…

This study looks at whether people who carry one copy of the cystic fibrosis gene (CF carriers) have early signs of kidney or pancreas problems. Researchers will compare 1250 CF carriers and non-carriers using blood tests, urine and stool samples, and surveys. The goal is to see …

This study is looking at children ages 7 to 18 who have been newly diagnosed with high blood pressure. Researchers want to understand how certain hormones in the body, like angiotensin-(1-7), may contribute to damage in the heart, kidneys, and blood vessels. Over two years, they …