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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
Rutgers University Study of the Genetics of Kidney Disease
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
NCT07217535
Immune System Related Kidney Disease
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
NCT00001979
A Multicenter, Prospective Blood Collection Study in a Kidney Transplant Population
Devyser
NCT07006831
A Study of Mezagitamab in Adults With Primary IgA Nephropathy Kidney Condition
Takeda
NCT06963827
Cardiovascular Kidney and Metabolic Health Assessment and Patient Empowerment
Aventyn
NCT07403669
Randomized Trial of SGLT2i in Heart Transplant Recipients
VA Office of Research and Development
NCT06625073
Sensor-based Congestion ALert for Events in Peritoneal Dialysis (SCALE-PD)
Bodyport
NCT07059962
Outcomes of Physiologic Insulin Resensitization (PIR) in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Well Cell Global
NCT07187479
Nicotinamide Riboside Supplementation for Treating Arterial Stiffness and Elevated Systolic Blood Pressure in Patients With Moderate to Severe CKD
University of Colorado, Denver
NCT04040959
Inspire HER: Inspiring the Heart and Emotions for Radical Health
University of Alabama at Birmingham
NCT06966258
A Study of Eloralintide (LY3841136) in Participants With Renal Impairment and in Participants With Normal Renal Function
Eli Lilly and Company
NCT07426380
Pediatric Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Retrospective, Real-Time and Repository Research
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
NCT02660931
ISCHEMIA-Chronic Kidney Disease Trial
NYU Langone Health
NCT01985360
The Drug Induced Renal Injury Consortium
Ravindra Mehta
NCT02159209
Evaluation of New Test Method to Measure Kidney Function
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
NCT00026715
Prevention of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism With Vitamin D in Stage II/III Chronic Kidney Disease
Atlanta VA Medical Center
NCT00781417
A Prospective Study of Microalbuminuria in Untreated Boys With Alport Syndrome
University of Minnesota
NCT00622544
Fibroblast Growth Factor-23 (FGF23) Reduction in Predialysis Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Myles Wolf
NCT00843349
DBS for Home Monitoring in Children With Kidney Transplantation
Oregon Health and Science University
NCT01931397
Study to Evaluate TRV120027 on Renal Pharmacodynamics in Patients With Heart Failure and Renal Dysfunction
Trevena
NCT01444872
Trial of Oral Glutamine on Mitochondrial Function in CKD
University of Washington
NCT02838979
Safety and Efficacy Study for AKB-6548 in Participants With Chronic Kidney Disease and Anemia
Akebia Therapeutics
NCT01235936
Combination Immunosuppressive Therapy to Prevent Kidney Transplant Rejection in Adults
University of Wisconsin, Madison
NCT00078559
Role of Nox2 in CNI-induced Renal Fibrosis
University of Wisconsin, Madison
NCT01674465
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 3 |
| Phase 2 | 3 |
| Phase 3 | 1 |
| Phase 4 | 2 |
Top Sponsors
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.
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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.