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Delayed Graft Function clinical trials
2 of 7 indexed Delayed Graft Function trials are currently recruiting.
7 US clinical trials · 2 currently recruiting
Delayed Graft Function is the subject of 7 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 2 of them currently open to new participants. 3 are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 3 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most active sponsor is West Penn Allegheny Health System, running 1 of these trials.
The research picture
Delayed Graft Function has 7 registered US clinical trials, 2 of them open to new participants right now, about 29% of the total.
- 2
- recruiting participants now
- 29%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 3
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 1
- top sponsor: West Penn Allegheny Health System
Active & Recent Trials
7 total, page 1 of 1
Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Ravulizumab Administered Intravenously in Adult Participants at High Risk of Delayed Graft Function After Kidney Transplantation
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
NCT06830798
Safety and Efficacy of Treprostinil (Remodulin®) In Reducing Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury During Kidney Transplantation
Rhode Island Hospital
NCT04005469
ARGX-117 in Deceased Donor Kidney Transplant Recipients at Risk for Delayed Graft Function
argenx
NCT05907096
Deceased Organ Donor Interventions to Protect Kidney Graft Function
University of California, San Francisco
NCT02525510
Envarsus in Delayed Graft Function (E-DGF)
University of Wisconsin, Madison
NCT03864926
Effect of Procrit (Epoetin Alfa) on Preventing Delayed Graft Function After Deceased Donor Renal Transplantation
West Penn Allegheny Health System
NCT00425126
C1INH Inhibitor Preoperative and Post Kidney Transplant to Prevent DGF & IRI
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
NCT02134314
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 2 |
| Phase 2 | 1 |
| Phase 3 | 1 |
| Phase 4 | 2 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Delayed Graft Function Trial Landscape
7 indexed Delayed Graft Function studies · 2 recruiting (29%).
Phase mix: 3 late (III/IV) vs 3 early (I/II).
Top sponsor: West Penn Allegheny Health System (1 trial), 6 others listed. 7 shown below, recruiting first.
How to read this condition's trial landscape
That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.
Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinical trials are there for Delayed Graft Function?
PlainTrial tracks 7 US clinical trials for Delayed Graft Function, of which 2 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Delayed Graft Function?
Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.
Is this data current?
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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.
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