Kidney Disease Trials / Trials in West Virginia
4 Recruiting Trials

Clinical Trials
for Kidney Disease in West Virginia

4 clinical trials for Kidney Disease are currently recruiting participants at study sites in West Virginia. Study-related care is provided at no cost.

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Kidney Disease clinical trials in West Virginia: what to expect

Kidney disease trials are mostly for chronic kidney disease that is slowly getting worse, including kidney disease caused by diabetes. They test medicines meant to slow the decline in kidney function and protect the heart, usually on top of the standard blood pressure and diabetes treatments. Specific kidney diseases such as IgA nephropathy, FSGS and polycystic kidney disease now have many trials of their own, and separate studies enroll people on dialysis or living with a transplant.

In West Virginia, recruiting kidney disease studies are concentrated in Morgantown and Bluefield. 4 of the 4 are run by a drug or device company, which usually means a larger study with travel reimbursement; the rest are academic or hospital-led.

Who kidney disease trials usually look for

Trials describe kidney disease by two numbers: the filtration rate (eGFR) from a blood test and the amount of protein in the urine. Most enroll an eGFR between about 20 and 75 and a urine protein level above a cut-off, both measured at screening. Nearly all ask that you have taken a stable dose of a blood-pressure medicine of the ACE inhibitor or ARB type for three months, and many allow or require an SGLT2 inhibitor. IgA nephropathy and FSGS trials need a past kidney biopsy. Common exclusions are a transplant, dialysis and uncontrolled blood pressure.

What taking part involves

Screening includes blood and urine tests, sometimes a 24-hour urine collection, and a review of your records. Trials then run one to three years with visits every four to twelve weeks for labs and blood pressure, taking a study pill or injection added to your usual medicines; placebo arms are common and an extension often follows. Your nephrologist keeps managing your care. Study medicine and tests are free and visits are usually paid.

Questions worth asking the study team

Which stage the trial enrolls and whether you fit it; whether any of your medicines change; how often labs are needed; the chance of placebo; and whether you will be told your own kidney results during the study.

Showing 4 of 4 recruiting Kidney Disease trials in West Virginia

Combined Dose-Finding and CV Outcomes Study With CSL300 (Clazakizumab) in Adult Subjects With ESKD Undergoing Dialysis (POSIBIL6ESKD)
PHASE2 Decatur, Alabama +4 sites NCT05485961
This trial is looking for adults with end stage kidney disease who are undergoing dialysis and have systemic inflammation. Participants will receive a study medication or a placebo to see how it affects heart health.
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A Study to Evaluate the Safety (Compared to Iron Sucrose), Efficacy and Pharmacokinetics of Ferumoxytol for the Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) in Pediatric Subjects With Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
PHASE3 Hollywood, Florida +4 sites NCT03619850
This trial is looking for children aged 2 to under 18 who have iron deficiency anemia and chronic kidney disease. Participants will receive a treatment to help manage their condition.
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PODOMOUNT-Basket, a Study to Test Whether BI 764198 Helps Adults and Adolescents With Different Types of Kidney Disease
PHASE2 Huntsville, Alabama +4 sites NCT07355296
This trial is looking for adults and older teenagers with specific kidney diseases who have been stable on certain medications for at least a couple of months. They need to be in good enough health with manageable blood pressure. However, if you have had an organ transplant or recently used strong immunosuppressive treatments, you can't participate.
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A Study of Mezagitamab in Adults With Kidney Condition Called IgA Nephropathy
PHASE3 Birmingham, Alabama +4 sites NCT06963827
This trial is looking for adults with a kidney condition called IgA nephropathy. Participants will receive either mezagitamab or a placebo for 22 weeks and then be monitored for about 1.5 years.
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Where the Kidney Disease studies are in West Virginia

Research sites running the most studies
  • West Virginia University, Morgantown2 trials
  • Nephrology and Hypertension Associates, Bluefield1 trial
  • West Virginia University Medicine, Morgantown1 trial
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Counts are recruiting studies listing at least one site in West Virginia, from ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed every two days.

Kidney Disease clinical trials in West Virginia: common questions

How many Kidney Disease clinical trials are recruiting in West Virginia?
TrialFinder currently lists 4 recruiting Kidney Disease clinical trials with study sites in West Virginia. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are Kidney Disease clinical trials located in West Virginia?
Sites for these Kidney Disease trials are spread across West Virginia. Open any trial to see its full list of participating locations and contact details.
Do I need insurance to join a Kidney Disease clinical trial in West Virginia?
No. Study-related care is covered by the trial sponsor at no cost to participants, including the study treatment, required lab tests and study visits. Many Kidney Disease trials in West Virginia also compensate participants for time and travel. Health insurance is not required to search or enroll.
How do I qualify for a Kidney Disease clinical trial in West Virginia?
Each study sets its own criteria based on age, Kidney Disease diagnosis details, prior treatments, current medications and general health. The fastest way to find out is to contact a research site directly — most will pre-screen you by phone in 10 to 15 minutes at no charge. You can also create a free TrialFinder profile to be matched automatically.
What stage of kidney disease do trials look for?
Trials state an eGFR range and a urine protein threshold rather than a stage name; most cover stages 2 to 4. People on dialysis or with a transplant have separate trials written for them.
Do I need a kidney biopsy to join?
Trials for IgA nephropathy, FSGS and lupus nephritis require a past biopsy confirming the diagnosis. Trials for diabetic or general chronic kidney disease do not.
Will I keep my current kidney and blood pressure medicines?
Yes. Kidney trials add the study treatment to a stable regimen, usually including an ACE inhibitor or ARB, and your own nephrologist continues to manage them.
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Kidney disease trials evaluate SGLT2 inhibitors, dialysis protocols, renal transplant regimens, and supportive-care strategies for chronic and acute kidney disease.

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