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Kidney Disease clinical trials

Every US clinical trial registered for Kidney Disease — phase mix, recruiting status, and the sponsors running them, straight from the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry.

24 US clinical trials · 11 currently recruiting

The research picture

Kidney Disease has 24 registered US clinical trials, 11 of them open to new participants right now — about 46% of the total.

11
recruiting participants now
46%
of trials open to enrollment
3
in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
2
top sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Counts reflect the public ClinicalTrials.gov registry as last mirrored by PlainTrial. Status and phase are reported by each study's sponsor. This is reference information, not medical advice.

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING 50,000 participants

Rutgers University Study of the Genetics of Kidney Disease

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

NCT07217535

RECRUITING 2,000 participants

Immune System Related Kidney Disease

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

NCT00001979

RECRUITING 400 participants

A Multicenter, Prospective Blood Collection Study in a Kidney Transplant Population

Devyser

NCT07006831

RECRUITING Phase 3 347 participants

A Study of Mezagitamab in Adults With Primary IgA Nephropathy Kidney Condition

Takeda

NCT06963827

RECRUITING NA 300 participants

Cardiovascular Kidney and Metabolic Health Assessment and Patient Empowerment

Aventyn

NCT07403669

RECRUITING Phase 4 200 participants

Randomized Trial of SGLT2i in Heart Transplant Recipients

VA Office of Research and Development

NCT06625073

RECRUITING 125 participants

Sensor-based Congestion ALert for Events in Peritoneal Dialysis (SCALE-PD)

Bodyport

NCT07059962

RECRUITING NA 120 participants

Outcomes of Physiologic Insulin Resensitization (PIR) in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Well Cell Global

NCT07187479

RECRUITING Phase 2 118 participants

Nicotinamide Riboside Supplementation for Treating Arterial Stiffness and Elevated Systolic Blood Pressure in Patients With Moderate to Severe CKD

University of Colorado, Denver

NCT04040959

RECRUITING NA 90 participants

Inspire HER: Inspiring the Heart and Emotions for Radical Health

University of Alabama at Birmingham

NCT06966258

RECRUITING Phase 1 28 participants

A Study of Eloralintide (LY3841136) in Participants With Renal Impairment and in Participants With Normal Renal Function

Eli Lilly and Company

NCT07426380

COMPLETED NA 12,108 participants

Pediatric Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Retrospective, Real-Time and Repository Research

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

NCT02660931

COMPLETED Phase 4 777 participants

ISCHEMIA-Chronic Kidney Disease Trial

NYU Langone Health

NCT01985360

COMPLETED 634 participants

The Drug Induced Renal Injury Consortium

Ravindra Mehta

NCT02159209

COMPLETED 150 participants

Evaluation of New Test Method to Measure Kidney Function

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

NCT00026715

COMPLETED NA 48 participants

Prevention of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism With Vitamin D in Stage II/III Chronic Kidney Disease

Atlanta VA Medical Center

NCT00781417

COMPLETED 44 participants

A Prospective Study of Microalbuminuria in Untreated Boys With Alport Syndrome

University of Minnesota

NCT00622544

COMPLETED NA 43 participants

Fibroblast Growth Factor-23 (FGF23) Reduction in Predialysis Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Myles Wolf

NCT00843349

COMPLETED 30 participants

DBS for Home Monitoring in Children With Kidney Transplantation

Oregon Health and Science University

NCT01931397

COMPLETED Phase 1 17 participants

Study to Evaluate TRV120027 on Renal Pharmacodynamics in Patients With Heart Failure and Renal Dysfunction

Trevena

NCT01444872

COMPLETED Phase 2 11 participants

Trial of Oral Glutamine on Mitochondrial Function in CKD

University of Washington

NCT02838979

COMPLETED Phase 2 10 participants

Safety and Efficacy Study for AKB-6548 in Participants With Chronic Kidney Disease and Anemia

Akebia Therapeutics

NCT01235936

COMPLETED Phase 1 10 participants

Combination Immunosuppressive Therapy to Prevent Kidney Transplant Rejection in Adults

University of Wisconsin, Madison

NCT00078559

COMPLETED 8 participants

Role of Nox2 in CNI-induced Renal Fibrosis

University of Wisconsin, Madison

NCT01674465

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Phase 1 3
Phase 2 3
Phase 3 1
Phase 4 2

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Kidney Disease Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 24 US studies indexed under Kidney Disease, and 11 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 46% of the total volume on the registry. 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.

The phase distribution for Kidney Disease shows 3 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 6 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). 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.

Top sponsor activity for Kidney Disease is led by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) with 2 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 24 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Kidney Disease?

PlainTrial tracks 24 US clinical trials for Kidney Disease, of which 11 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Kidney Disease?

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?

Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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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