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Kidney Transplant clinical trials
Every US clinical trial registered for Kidney Transplant — phase mix, recruiting status, and the sponsors running them, straight from the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry.
31 US clinical trials · 16 currently recruiting
The research picture
Kidney Transplant has 31 registered US clinical trials, 16 of them open to new participants right now — about 52% of the total.
- 16
- recruiting participants now
- 52%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 7
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 6
- top sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
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
The KidneyCARE (Community Access to Research Equity) Study
Tufts Medical Center
NCT05497518
Assessment of Biomarker-Guided CNI Substitution In Kidney Transplantation
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
NCT05917522
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
A Multicenter, Prospective Blood Collection Study in a Kidney Transplant Population
Devyser
NCT07006831
Empagliflozin Treatment in Kidney Transplant Recipients
VA Office of Research and Development
NCT06013865
Advancing Transplantation Outcomes in Children
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
NCT06055608
Improving Deceased-Donor Kidney Transplant Outcomes Via a Single Intragraft Injection of C1 Esterase Inhibitor (IMPROVE TRIAL)
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
NCT06919003
Social Support Counseling Intervention for Kidney Transplant Candidates
Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute
NCT06147076
The Impact of Renal Transplant on Coronary Microvascular Function Among Patients With Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease
Brigham and Women's Hospital
NCT07222683
Safety and Tolerability of Vertebral Bone Marrow-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells (BM-MSC) in Real World Scenarios of Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Mayo Clinic
NCT06752577
Feasibility and Plausible Effectiveness of a Lifestyle Intervention in Kidney Transplant Recipients (HEAL)
University of Kansas Medical Center
NCT06640179
Sparsentan in Posttransplant Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy or Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
Travere Therapeutics
NCT07219121
CAR-T Cell Therapy for Desensitization in Kidney Transplantation
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
NCT06056102
Study of Combined Kidney and Blood Stem Cell Transplant From a Brother or Sister Donor
Jeffrey Veale, MD
NCT03707262
Adipose-derived MSC to Treat Rejection in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Mayo Clinic
NCT05456243
An Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability Study of VX-880 in Participants With Type 1 Diabetes With a Kidney Transplant
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
NCT06832410
Pro-active Genetic Testing in Kidney Transplant Patients
Mayo Clinic
NCT05298904
Microbiome and Immunosuppression: The Mission Study
The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
NCT04953715
TRT as an Adjunctive ERAS Therapy in ESRD Patients Undergoing Kidney Transplantation
University of California, Los Angeles
NCT07287800
Immunogenicity of HPV Vaccine in Transplant Recipients.
Medical College of Wisconsin
NCT05557370
Allogeneic Regulatory Dendritic Cell (DCreg) Renal Study
Angus W. Thomson PhD DSc
NCT03726307
A Study of Factors That Affect Long-Term Kidney Transplant Function
University of Minnesota
NCT00270712
Proteogenomic Biomarker Panels in a Serial Blood & Urine Monitoring Study of Kidney Transplant Recipients
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
NCT01289717
Natural History Study of Azathioprine Adherence
Thomas E. Nivens, MD
NCT00143910
Optimizing Immunosuppression Drug Dosing Via Phenotypic Precision Medicine
University of Florida
NCT03527238
Sotagliflozin Safety and Tolerability Among Renal Transplant Recipients
Martina McGrath, MD
NCT05405556
Dosing Strategies for de Novo Once-daily Extended Release Tacrolimus (LCPT) in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Temple University
NCT03713645
Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Post-kidney Transplantation in Pre-existing Type 2 Diabetes
The Cleveland Clinic
NCT07271433
COVID Protection After Transplant - Sanofi GSK (CPAT-SG) Study
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
NCT05518487
A Pilot Study Using Autologous Regulatory T Cell Infusion Zortress (Everolimus) in Renal Transplant Recipients
Roberto Gedaly
NCT03284242
Pharmacokinetic Study of Tacrolimus and Mycophenolate Mofetil in Kidney Transplant Recipients With Hyperkalemia Receiving Patiromer
The Rogosin Institute
NCT03229265
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 6 |
| Phase 2 | 6 |
| Phase 3 | 2 |
| Phase 4 | 5 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Kidney Transplant Trial Landscape
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 31 US studies indexed under Kidney Transplant, and 16 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 52% 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 Transplant shows 7 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 12 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 Transplant is led by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) with 6 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 31 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 Transplant?
PlainTrial tracks 31 US clinical trials for Kidney Transplant, of which 16 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Kidney Transplant?
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.