New drug aims to reduce kidney damage in chronic disease

NCT ID NCT07716618

First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This clinical trial tests an experimental drug called SAL0120 in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The study aims to see if different doses of SAL0120 can reduce protein in the urine, a key marker of kidney damage. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either SAL0120 or a placebo for 12 weeks. The trial includes adults aged 18 to 75 with moderate to severe CKD.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
an experimental drug called SAL0120
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a new treatment option to slow kidney damage in chronic kidney disease.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase trial with a small number of participants, so results may not confirm effectiveness or safety for wider use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • West China Hospital of Sichuan University

    Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China

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