New drug aims to shield kidneys from dye damage during heart surgery

NCT ID NCT05758896

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether the drug APX-115 can prevent kidney injury caused by contrast dye used in heart procedures. About 230 adults with kidney disease will receive either the drug or a placebo before and after their procedure. The goal is to see if the drug reduces kidney damage and is safe.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Isuzinaxib (APX-115)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a way to prevent kidney injury from contrast dye in people with reduced kidney function.

What could go wrong

This is an early phase 2 trial, so results may not confirm benefit. The drug could cause side effects or fail to outperform placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute kidney injury chronic kidney disease coronary artery disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Baylor Scott & White Research Institute

    Dallas, Texas, 75204, United States

  • Chonnam National University Hospital

    Gwangju, South Korea

  • Chungnam National University Hospital

    Daejeon, South Korea

  • Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital

    Goyang, South Korea

  • Kangbuk Samsung Hospital

    Seoul, South Korea

  • Kangwon National University Hospital

    Chuncheon, South Korea

  • Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital

    Daegu, South Korea

  • Korea University Anam Hospital

    Seoul, South Korea

  • Samsung Medical Center

    Seoul, South Korea

  • Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

    Seongnam-si, South Korea

  • Seoul National University Hospital

    Seoul, South Korea

  • The Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary's Hospital

    Seoul, South Korea

  • The Catholic University of Korea St. Vincent's Hospital

    Suwon, South Korea

  • Ulsan University Hospital

    Ulsan, South Korea