KIDNEY DISEASES

This study compares two approaches to help Hispanic/Latino and American Indian patients with kidney failure complete transplant evaluation and receive a kidney transplant. About 376 adults at the University of New Mexico will take part. The goal is to find which method works best…

This study aimed to see if a special blood filter (Seraph 100) could reduce BK virus levels in kidney transplant patients. It planned to include adults with high virus levels who already had dialysis access. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, …

This study looks at whether adding more magnesium to the fluid used in dialysis can help people with kidney failure live longer and have fewer heart problems. Many dialysis patients have low magnesium, which can lead to muscle cramps and heart issues. The trial will compare two d…

This study tests a new drug, savolitinib, against a standard treatment, sunitinib, for people with a specific type of advanced kidney cancer called MET-driven papillary renal cell carcinoma. The goal is to see if savolitinib works better at slowing cancer growth and to check its …

This study tests whether teaching kidney transplant recipients to eat a whole-food plant-based diet can improve their blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight, and reduce hospital visits. About 49 adults who had a kidney transplant in the past year and have high blood pressure, hi…

This study compares two drugs—methocarbamol (a muscle relaxant) and oxybutynin (a bladder spasm drug)—to see which better eases pain and discomfort from ureteral stents placed after kidney stone surgery. About 126 adults aged 18-80 who have a stent after ureteroscopy will take on…

This study tests whether an educational program and a mobile health app can help adults with kidney failure find a living donor for a transplant. About 775 participants who haven't yet identified a donor will take part. The main goal is to see if more people receive a live donor …

This study aims to understand why some people with diabetes develop kidney disease, especially in Ecuador. Researchers will look at social, environmental, and biological factors in over 10,000 adults, including those with and without diabetes or kidney problems. The goal is to fi…

This study gathers medical images (like MRI and CT scans) from 300 adults—some healthy, some with kidney or brain disease—to create a research library. The images and related health data will be stored and shared with other scientists for not-for-profit studies. No new treatments…

This study follows about 3,000 adults in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, for up to 7 years to learn how common heart disease risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking are, and how they lead to heart attacks, strokes, and other problems. Participants give blood, stool, a…

This study tests whether a telehealth-based Living Donor Navigator program helps more kidney transplant candidates find living donors compared to standard care. About 347 adults with end-stage kidney disease who are already being evaluated for a transplant will take part. The goa…

This study follows 600 people with and without chronic kidney disease (CKD) for up to 4 years to compare how often memory loss, confusion, and daily activity problems occur. Researchers will also look for risk factors that may lead to thinking problems in CKD patients. Participan…

This study looks at why Black people with HIV are more likely to develop kidney disease, diabetes, and heart problems. Researchers are analyzing genetic and health data from over 3,000 participants to find risk factors. The goal is to better understand these diseases and improve …

This study planned to test a technique that uses heat to seal the needle track after a liver, kidney, or spleen biopsy, aiming to reduce bleeding in patients at high risk. It was withdrawn before enrolling any participants. The goal was to see how well patients and doctors tolera…