One shot before transplant could save kidneys

NCT ID NCT06919003

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a single injection of Berinert, a protein that reduces inflammation, into a donor kidney just before transplant can improve kidney function in the first year. Researchers will compare this to a placebo in 180 high-risk patients receiving deceased-donor kidneys. The goal is to see if the treatment helps the kidney work better and reduces long-term damage.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Berinert (C1 esterase inhibitor)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could improve kidney function and reduce complications after transplant, potentially helping more donated kidneys last longer.

What could go wrong

This is a Phase 2 trial, so it's still early. The treatment may not improve outcomes, and there could be side effects from the injection or the drug itself.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

end stage renal failure hereditary angioedema

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cedars Sinai Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States

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  • Kansas University Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States

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  • Montefiore Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    The Bronx, New York, 10467-2401, United States

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  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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