New drug AZD4248 tested for kidney disease in first human trials

NCT ID NCT07024823

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-stage study tests the safety of a new drug called AZD4248 in healthy volunteers and people with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo, and researchers monitor side effects and how the drug moves through the body. The study also looks at whether people can reliably measure their kidney function at home using a simple test.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

AZD4248

What this could lead to

If successful, this could pave the way for a new treatment option for chronic kidney disease in people with type 2 diabetes.

What could go wrong

This is an early Phase 1 trial focused on safety, so it's too soon to know if AZD4248 will work. The drug may cause side effects or prove ineffective in later studies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic kidney disease chronic renal failure syndrome diabetic kidney disease type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Research Site

    RECRUITING

    Glendale, California, 91206, United States

  • Research Site

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60643, United States

  • Research Site

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

  • Research Site

    RECRUITING

    Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55114, United States

  • Research Site

    RECRUITING

    San Antonio, Texas, 78215, United States