Mario Negri Institute For Pharmacological Research
Clinical trials sponsored by Mario Negri Institute For Pharmacological Research, explained in plain language.
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Study aims to spare breast cancer patients from chemotherapy
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if some patients with a common type of early breast cancer can avoid chemotherapy before surgery. Instead, they would receive a targeted pill (abemaciclib) plus hormone therapy. The goal is to see if this gentler approach works as well for shrinking tumors, …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New drug trial offers hope for adults stuck in cycle of kidney disease relapses
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether a drug called obinutuzumab can help adults with a specific type of kidney disease (idiopathic nephrotic syndrome) that keeps coming back and currently depends on another drug, rituximab. The study will enroll 10 adult participants to see if obinutuzu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 05, 2026 13:59 UTC
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Wrist-Worn device could listen for early warning signs of dialysis access failure
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new wearable device designed to monitor the health of a dialysis patient's vascular access (AVF). The device listens to the sounds of blood flow to detect early signs of problems like narrowing or blockage. The goal is to see if this simple, wearable metho…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to stop Trial-and-Error in kidney treatment
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to help doctors predict which patients with a kidney disease called membranous nephropathy will respond well to a common treatment called rituximab. Researchers will analyze stored blood and tissue samples from 120 patients to look for genetic and molecular marker…
Sponsor: Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 02:11 UTC
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Advanced scans aim to predict kidney risk in diabetes
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand why and how certain diabetes medications (SGLT2 inhibitors) protect the kidneys. Researchers will use detailed MRI scans and blood tests on 100 adults with diabetic kidney disease who are already taking these medications. The goal is to find better w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC