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Kidney Failure clinical trials
Every US clinical trial registered for Kidney Failure — phase mix, recruiting status, and the sponsors running them, straight from the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry.
19 US clinical trials · 5 currently recruiting
The research picture
Kidney Failure has 19 registered US clinical trials, 5 of them open to new participants right now — about 26% of the total.
- 5
- recruiting participants now
- 26%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 2
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 1
- top sponsor: Keryx Biopharmaceuticals
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
APOL1 Long-term Kidney Transplantation Outcomes Network (APOLLO)
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
NCT03615235
A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of the InnAVasc Arteriovenous Graft for Hemodialysis Access in Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease
W.L.Gore & Associates
NCT04671771
CAR-T Cell Therapy for Desensitization in Kidney Transplantation
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
NCT06056102
Tolerance Through Mixed Chimerism (Sip-Tego)
Tatsuo Kawai, MD, PhD
NCT06972069
Deceased Donor Bladder or Combined Kidney-bladder Transplantation: a Phase 0 First-in-human Study
University of California, Los Angeles
NCT06337942
Genetic Causes of FSGS, Nephrotic Syndrome, or Kidney Failure
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
NCT02194582
Expanding Live Donor Kidney Transplantation Through Advocacy Training and Social Media
Johns Hopkins University
NCT03099434
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Positive Kidney Grafts in HCV Negative Recipients
Loma Linda University
NCT04605679
Delayed Tolerance Through Mixed Chimerism
Massachusetts General Hospital
NCT05900401
The Drug Induced Renal Injury Consortium
Ravindra Mehta
NCT02159209
Screening for Patients Needing Kidney, Kidney-Pancreas, or Islet-Cell Transplant
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
NCT00001859
A 58-Week Safety and Efficacy Trial of Ferric Citrate in Patients With ESRD on Dialysis
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals
NCT01191255
Healthy.io Method Comparison & User Performance Study
Healthy.io
NCT02785445
Study of MB-102 (Relmapirazin) and the Use of the MediBeacon® Transdermal GFR Measurement System Using the TGFR Reusable Sensor With Disposable Adhesive Ring
MediBeacon
NCT05777174
Safety Trial of Single Versus Multiple Dose Thymoglobulin Induction in Kidney Transplantation
Wright State University
NCT00906204
C1INH Inhibitor Preoperative and Post Kidney Transplant to Prevent DGF & IRI
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
NCT02134314
Safety, Tolerability, and Feasibility of Empagliflozin Therapy in Dialysis-dependent ESKD
University of Utah
NCT05614115
Blood Volume Analysis and Renal Outcomes in Hemodialysis
VA New York Harbor Healthcare System
NCT02717533
Acute Effects of Intradialytic Exercise on Cardiovascular Function in Hemodialysis Patients
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
NCT02753868
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 5 |
| Phase 2 | 1 |
| Phase 3 | 2 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Kidney Failure Trial Landscape
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 19 US studies indexed under Kidney Failure, and 5 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 26% 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 Failure shows 2 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 Failure is led by Keryx Biopharmaceuticals with 1 indexed trial, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 19 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 Failure?
PlainTrial tracks 19 US clinical trials for Kidney Failure, of which 5 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Kidney Failure?
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.