Mario Negri Institute For Pharmacological Research
Clinical trials sponsored by Mario Negri Institute For Pharmacological Research, explained in plain language.
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New drug combo shows promise in preventing ovarian cancer relapse
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether adding olaparib to standard bevacizumab treatment can help keep advanced ovarian cancer from coming back. About 190 women with a specific genetic marker (HRD-positive) will receive this combination as maintenance therapy after initial chemotherapy. The…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:40 UTC
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Shorter drug course may be safer for kidney transplant patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at two different ways to give anti-rejection drugs to kidney transplant patients. One group gets a single dose of a drug called RATG, while the other gets seven doses over a week. The goal is to see which approach causes fewer side effects like low blood cell cou…
Sponsor: Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:44 UTC
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Which kidney test is more accurate? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how well two different blood tests (creatinine and cystatin C) measure kidney function in people with nephrotic syndrome. Researchers will use stored blood samples from 50 people who took part in earlier trials. The goal is to see which test gives a more accur…
Sponsor: Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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New tests could transform care for rare kidney diseases
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to develop better lab tests to diagnose and monitor two rare kidney diseases: aHUS and C3G. Researchers will analyze blood, cells, and kidney tissue from 180 patients and healthy volunteers. The goal is to find markers that help doctors choose the right treatment …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:07 UTC
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300 Patients' scans to fuel future discoveries
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study gathers medical images (MRI, CT, ultrasound) and related health data from 300 adults—both healthy volunteers and those with kidney or brain diseases. The goal is to create a secure collection that scientists can use for future not-for-profit research. No new treatments…
Sponsor: Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Researchers dig into data to predict kidney decline in ADPKD patients on octreotide
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at medical records from 70 adults with advanced polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) who are taking the drug octreotide LAR. The goal is to see if baseline factors like total kidney volume can predict how quickly their kidney function declines over time. No new…
Sponsor: Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:02 UTC
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AI-generated patient data could speed up rare kidney disease research
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at using artificial intelligence to create fake but realistic health data based on real patient records for a rare kidney disease called ADPKD. Researchers will test whether this simulated data can be used to run virtual clinical trials, which could make future r…
Sponsor: Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:42 UTC