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- Kidney disease
A Study to Find Out How EMPAgliflozin is Tolerated and if it Helps Children and Adolescents With Chronic KIDNEY Disease (EMPA-KIDNEY® Kids)
Testing whether empagliflozin is safe and helps children with chronic kidney disease
📍 University of Alabama at Birmingham · Birmingham, AL · +29 more US sites · Get directions →
This study is open to children aged 2 to 17 with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The purpose of this study is to find out if a medicine called empagliflozin helps children and adolescents with CKD.
- Type 2 diabetesHigh cholesterol
A Study to Evaluate the Effect of Obicetrapib/Ezetimibe 10 mg Fixed-Dose Combination or Obicetrapib 10 mg Daily on Top of Guideline-Recommended Lipid-Lowering Therapy in Participants With Type 2 Diabetes and/or Metabolic Syndrome
Testing whether a daily cholesterol medicine, alone or with ezetimibe, works on top of standard
📍 Clinical Research Institute of Arizona · Sun City West, AZ · +19 more US sites · Get directions →
This study will be a placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized, Phase 3 study to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of obicetrapib 10 mg, both as a fixed-dose combination (FDC) with ezetimibe 10 mg and as monotherapy, on top of guideline-recommended lipid-lowering therapy in patients with metabolic syndrome and/or Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
- Heart / cardiovascular diseaseKidney disease
A Study of Orforglipron (LY3502970) on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Adults With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease and/or Chronic Kidney Disease (ATTAIN-Outcomes)
Testing whether orforglipron changes heart outcomes in adults with heart disease and/or kidney
📍 Instituto de Investigaciones Clínicas Bahia Blanca · Bahía Blanca, · Get directions →
The purpose of this study is to measure cardiovascular outcomes with orforglipron compared with placebo in participants with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and/or chronic kidney disease (CKD). Participation in the study will last about 5 years.
- Kidney disease
CSP #2026 - Beta Blocker Dialyzability on Cardiovascular Outcomes
Comparing how two beta-blockers work in hemodialysis patients on heart outcomes
📍 VA Long Beach Healthcare System, Long Beach, CA · Long Beach, CA · +7 more US sites · Get directions →
The investigators aim to determine, using a point-of-care randomized controlled trial design, if hemodialysis patients, who are randomized to metoprolol succinate (a dialyzable, beta-1 selective beta blocker), have an improved cardiovascular outcome compared to those randomized to carvedilol (a non-dialyzable, non-selective beta blocker with alpha-1 antagonist properties). The investigators will also examine intervention practices to identify components that best support engagement and sustainability.
- Eczema / atopic dermatitis
A Study of the Medicine Called Abrocitinib in Children 6 to Less Than 12 Years of Age With Moderate-to-Severe Eczema
Testing whether a medicine called abrocitinib helps children with eczema and is safe
📍 Cahaba Dermatology & Skin Health Center, LLC · Birmingham, AL · +9 more US sites · Get directions →
This research study is being conducted to find out if the test medicine, abrocitinib, improves eczema and is safe for children 6 to \<12 years of age who have moderate-to-severe eczema. Research study participants who meet the study criteria will be assigned by chance (like the flip of a coin) to receive either abrocitinib test medicine or placebo (pretend medicine that looks just like the test medicine) for 16 weeks.
- Kidney disease
A Trial of Etelcalcetide in Pediatric Participants With Secondary Hyperparathyroidism and Chronic Kidney Disease on Hemodialysis
Testing etelcalcetide in children with kidney disease on dialysis
📍 Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA · +9 more US sites · Get directions →
This is a phase 3 trial of etelcalcetide in pediatric participants with secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) on hemodialysis.
- Kidney disease
Bleeding Reduction in Acute and Chronic Kidney Patients Having Surgery (BRACKETS) Pilot Trial
Testing medicines before surgery to reduce bleeding in kidney patients
📍 London Health Sciences Centre · London, Ontario · Get directions →
The BRACKETS pilot study is a multicentre, prospective, randomized controlled trial of prophylactic preoperative tranexamic acid (TXA) versus placebo and, using a partial factorial design, of prophylactic preoperative desmopressin versus placebo.
- Kidney disease
Open-label Extension Study of Zigakibart in Adults With IgA Nephropathy.
Testing long-term safety and effectiveness of zigakibart in adults with IgA kidney disease
📍 Colorado Kidney Care Nephrology · Denver, CO · +6 more US sites · Get directions →
The purpose of this study is to determine if zigakibart is safe and effective for long-term use in patients with immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN). This is an extension study for patients who have already completed an another zigakibart study.
- Heart / cardiovascular diseaseHigh blood pressure
EASi-PROTKT™ - A Study to Test Vicadrostat (BI 690517) Taken Together With Empagliflozin in People With Type 2 Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, and Cardiovascular Disease
Testing a drug taken with empagliflozin in adults with type 2 diabetes and heart disease
📍 Pinnacle Research Group, LLC · Anniston, AL · +39 more US sites · Get directions →
This study is open to adults with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease. People can join the study if they have these conditions and do not have a history of heart failure.
- Heart / cardiovascular diseaseKidney disease💵 May compensate
Sotagliflozin to Slow Kidney Function Decline in Persons With Type 1 Diabetes and Diabetic Kidney Disease
Testing whether sotagliflozin can slow kidney damage in type 1 diabetes
📍 Stanford University Medical Center · Stanford, CA · +12 more US sites · Get directions →
Powerful new drugs that can prevent or delay end stage kidney disease (ESKD) - so called sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) - are now available for patients with type 2 diabetes. Whether these drugs have similar effects in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) remains unknown because of the few studies in this population, due to concerns about the increase in risk of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA, a serious, potentially fatal acute complication of diabetes due to the accumulation of substances called ketone bodies) observed with SGLT2i therapy in T1D.
- Kidney disease
Bone in CKD Alkali Response (BICARb Pilot Trial)
Testing whether potassium citrate improves bone health in people with chronic kidney disease
📍 Albert Einstein College of Medicine · The Bronx, NY · +1 more US site · Get directions →
The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether potassium citrate improves skeletal health in adults and children with chronic kidney disease. The main questions it aims to answer are: * To evaluate effects of potassium citrate treatment on bone quality and strength.
- Eczema / atopic dermatitis
A Study to Assess Adverse Events and Change in Disease Activity Comparing Oral Upadacitinib to Subcutaneous Dupilumab in Children From 2 to Less Than 12 Years of Age With Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis
Comparing side effects and disease activity between two eczema treatments in children
📍 Applied Research Center Of Arkansas /ID# 268547 · Little Rock, AR · +29 more US sites · Get directions →
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a skin condition that may cause a rash and itching due to inflammation of the skin. Topical therapies applied over the skin may not be enough to control the AD in trial participants who require systemic anti-inflammatory treatment.
- High blood pressure
A Study Comparing the Clinical Benefit of Finerenone Versus a Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) of Extended-Release Torsemide and Spironolactone in Patients With Hypertension and Chronic Kidney Disease
Comparing finerenone versus two-fluid pill combination for high blood pressure and chronic kidney
📍 Sarfez Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Vienna, VA · Get directions →
A study Comparing the Clinical Benefit of Finerenone Versus a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) of Extended-Release Torsemide and Spironolactone in Patients with Hypertension and Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Kidney disease
SAfety of Regional Citrate Anticoagulation (SARCA Study)
Testing the safety of regional citrate blood-thinner use in adults
📍 John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans' Hospital · Little Rock, AR · +9 more US sites · Get directions →
This is an Open-label, Prospective, Multicenter Study to Assess the SAfety of Regional Citrate Anticoagulation Delivered by the multiFiltratePRO system in Adult Patients Requiring Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (SARCA Study).
- Eczema / atopic dermatitis
A Study to Investigate Safety and Efficacy of Tapinarof Cream, 1% in Participants Ages 3 Months to < 24 Months With Atopic Dermatitis
Testing safety and effectiveness of a 1% eczema cream in babies and toddlers
📍 AllerVie Clinical Research · Birmingham, AL · +36 more US sites · Get directions →
The purpose of this global Phase 3 clinical study is to investigate the safety and efficacy of tapinarof cream, 1% in participants ages 3 months to 23 months (inclusive) with atopic dermatitis.
- Kidney disease
EASi-KIDNEY™ (The Studies of Heart & Kidney Protection With BI 690517 in Combination With Empagliflozin)
Testing a treatment for adults with chronic kidney disease to help slow progression
📍 Apogee Clinical Research · Huntsville, AL · +39 more US sites · Get directions →
This study is open to adults with chronic kidney disease at risk of progression. People with and without type 2 diabetes can take part in this study.
- Kidney disease
Patient-driven Management of BP in CKD
Testing whether pharmacist-guided blood pressure management helps CKD patients lower blood pressure
📍 Iowa City VA Health Care System, Iowa City, IA · Iowa City, IA · Get directions →
The proposed research will evaluate if patients managing their blood pressure medications under the guidance of a clinical pharmacist works better to lower blood pressure than patients monitoring their blood pressure at home and the standard care. 60 Veterans with chronic kidney disease (CKD) will be included in the study.
- Obesity / overweightHeart / cardiovascular disease
Evaluating the Impact of Maridebart Cafraglutide on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Participants With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease and Overweight or Obesity
Testing whether maridebart cafraglutide lowers heart risks in people with heart disease and obesity
📍 Alliance For Multispecialty Research - Daphne · Daphne, AL · +39 more US sites · Get directions →
The primary objective of this trial is to demonstrate that maridebart cafraglutide is superior to placebo when given as an adjunct to standard of care with respect to reducing cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality.
- Obesity / overweightHeart / cardiovascular disease💵 May compensate
Maridebart Cafraglutide in Heart Failure With Preserved or Mildly Reduced Ejection Fraction and Obesity
Testing maridebart cafraglutide with standard care to reduce heart failure events in obese people
📍 University of Alabama Saint Vincent's Birmingham · Birmingham, AL · +39 more US sites · Get directions →
This trial will examine if maridebart cafraglutide as an adjunct to standard of care will lead to a reduction in heart failure (HF) events such as HF hospitalizations and urgent HF visits, cardiovascular (CV) deaths and improvement in HF symptoms in participants with HF with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and HF with mildly reduced ejection fraction (HFmrEF) who are obese. This is a phase 3, global, multicenter, 2-part trial with a double-blind period and an open-label extension (OLE).
- Obesity / overweightHeart / cardiovascular disease
A Research Study to Look at How Well NNC0487-0111 Works Compared to Placebo in People With Heart Failure and Obesity
Testing how well NNC0487-0111 works versus placebo in heart failure with excess body weight
📍 Advanced Cardiovascular, LLC · Alexander City, AL · +39 more US sites · Get directions →
This study is being done to look at the safety and effect of NNC0487-0111 in people with Heart Failure with preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) or Heart Failure with mildly reduced Ejection Fraction (HFmrEF) and excess body weight when compared to placebo. The purpose of this clinical study is to find out if NNC0487-0111 is safe and effective for treating people who have HFpEF or HFmrEF and excess body weight.
- Eczema / atopic dermatitis
A Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Tralokinumab in Combination With Topical Corticosteroids in Children and Infants With Moderate-to-severe Atopic Dermatitis
Testing an injected medicine plus steroid creams for eczema in children and infants
📍 Leo Pharma Investigational site · Birmingham, AL · +14 more US sites · Get directions →
The purpose of this trial is to test whether treatment with tralokinumab (administered subcutaneous injections \[SC\]) in combination with topical corticosteroids (TCS) is safe and effective to treat moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) in children and infants. This will be judged by a range of assessments that rate the severity and extent of atopic dermatitis and its symptoms, as well as general health status and quality of life.
- Eczema / atopic dermatitis
A Study of Upadacitinib in Adult Participants With Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis and Inadequate Response to Dupilumab
Testing an anti-inflammatory medicine in adults with eczema who did not respond enough to dupilumab
📍 Cahaba Dermatology & Skin Health Center /ID# 263855 · Birmingham, AL · +39 more US sites · Get directions →
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a skin condition that may cause a rash and itching due to inflammation of the skin. Therapies spread over the skin may not be enough to control the AD in trial participants who require systemic anti-inflammatory treatment.
- Eczema / atopic dermatitis
A Phase 3 Study of Rezpegaldesleukin (NKTR-358) for Patients ≥ 12 Years of Age With Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis
Testing a new treatment for moderate to severe eczema in people 12+ years old
📍 Nektar Investigative Site · St. Petersburg, FL · Get directions →
This is an interventional, randomized, parallel group, treatment, Phase 3, double blind study to assess the effect of Rezpegaldesleukin in participants 12 years of age or older with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, as compared to placebo. The estimated participant overall duration is approximately 15 months.
- Heart / cardiovascular disease
COLchicine and Non-enteric Coated Aspirin in the Cardiovascular Outcomes Trial of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Testing colchicine and plain aspirin, alone or together, for heart outcomes in high-risk type 2
📍 Curtin University · Bentley, Western Australia · Get directions →
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of colchicine and non-enteric coated aspirin, combined or alone, to improve cardiovascular outcomes in high-risk patients with type 2 diabetes.
- Kidney disease
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)
Testing ferumoxytol versus iron sucrose for iron deficiency anemia in children with chronic kidney
📍 Memorial Healthcare System · Hollywood, FL · +7 more US sites · Get directions →
Primary Objectives: To evaluate the safety (compared to iron sucrose) and efficacy of ferumoxytol in pediatric CKD subjects with iron deficiency anemia (IDA) or who are at risk of development of IDA Secondary Objective: To determine the single-dose pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) profile of ferumoxytol in pediatric subjects.
- Kidney disease
Shingrix in Renal Transplant Recipients
Testing how well and how safely the shingles vaccine works in people with kidney failure before and
📍 University of Colorado Anschutz · Aurora, CO · +3 more US sites · Get directions →
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn how well the shingles vaccine (Shingrix) works and how safe it is in adults with kidney failure who are waiting for a kidney transplant, including those who later receive a transplant. The study also aims to find out whether giving an extra (third) dose of the vaccine after transplant improves protection.
- Kidney disease
A Study of a Novel Iron-based Phosphate Binder AP301 in Patients With Hyperphosphatemia in the U.S. and China
Testing an iron-based phosphate binder to lower blood phosphate in dialysis patients
📍 Renal Consultants Medical Group · Granada Hills, CA · +18 more US sites · Get directions →
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if AP301 could work in the patients receiving maintenance dialysis with elevated blood phosphate. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does AP301 lower blood phosphate levels?
- Heart / cardiovascular disease💵 May compensate
Canagliflozin Targeting Vascular Inflammation
Testing canagliflozin to reduce blood vessel inflammation in cardiovascular disease
📍 University of Ottawa Heart Institute · Ottawa, Ontario · Get directions →
CANTOR SING is a pilot single center double blinded randomized study. The investigators will compare the effect of canagliflozin (300 mg daily - intervention arm) vs.
- Heart / cardiovascular disease
Combined Dose-Finding and CV Outcomes Study With CSL300 (Clazakizumab) in Adult Subjects With ESKD Undergoing Dialysis (POSIBIL6ESKD)
Testing a medicine to see its cardiovascular effects in adults on dialysis
📍 Nephrology of North Alabama · Decatur, AL · +39 more US sites · Get directions →
This is a two-part, phase 2b and phase 3 combined prospective, interventional, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Part 1: Phase 2b is a dose-finding study for CSL300 vs placebo.
- High blood pressureKidney disease
A Phase III Renal Outcomes and Cardiovascular Mortality Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Baxdrostat in Combination With Dapagliflozin in Participants With Chronic Kidney Disease and High Blood Pressure
Testing the effects and safety of a drug combo on kidney and heart death in people with chronic
📍 Research Site · Fairhope, AL · +39 more US sites · Get directions →
International, Multicenter, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled and Event-driven study to assess efficacy, safety and Tolerability of Baxdrostat in combination with Dapagliflozin on renal outcomes and cardiovascular mortality in participants with chronic kidney disease and high blood pressure
- Obesity / overweightHigh blood pressure
Impact of Semaglutide Withdrawal on Cardiometabolic Profile and Physiology of Energy Balance: Recovery Effects After Semaglutide Termination
Studying what happens to heart health and weight after stopping a weight-loss drug in people with
📍 Leadership Sinai Centre for Diabetes · Toronto, Ontario · Get directions →
Semaglutide is a medication from the class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists that promote weight loss. There is little clinical data on the best strategy to achieve weight maintenance following weight reduction induced by semaglutide.
- Kidney disease
Impact of Envarsus XR® on Kidney Biopsy Subclinical Rejection and Blood Immunologic Profile
Testing Envarsus XR versus twice-daily tacrolimus in kidney transplant rejection and blood immune
📍 Deepa Valvi · Lexington, KY · Get directions →
This will be a single center, prospective, open-label, randomized, controlled trial comparing Envarsus XR® to twice-daily tacrolimus. The targeted population will be patients with end stage renal disease listed for primary solitary kidney transplant.
- Heart / cardiovascular diseaseDepression
Behavioral Activation Delivered Via Home-based Telehealth to Improve Functioning in Cardiovascular Disease Patients Recently Discharged From Inpatient Care
Testing home-based telehealth therapy to improve daily functioning in people with heart disease and
📍 Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC · Charleston, SC · Get directions →
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate whether Behavioral Activation for depression delivered via home based telehealth (BA-HT) is effective in improving social and role functioning in Veterans recently discharged from Cardiovascular disease (CVD-related) inpatient care. Eligible participants will receive either (1) twelve sessions of BA-HT or (2) standard best practices post CVD hospitalization care.
- Obesity / overweightHeart / cardiovascular diseaseHigh blood pressure
PRECISION-BP: Precision Chronopharamacotherapy Targeting NP-RAAS-BP Rhythm Axis
Testing timing of blood pressure medicines in people with obesity and high blood pressure
📍 University of Alabama at Birmingham · Birmingham, AL · Get directions →
Obese individuals have a higher prevalence of nocturnal hypertension and non-dipping blood pressure (BP). These conditions are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) events and death.
- Type 2 diabetesKidney disease
Proact: A Study of REACT in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Chronic Kidney Disease
Testing the safety and effectiveness of injections for people with type 2 diabetes and chronic
📍 Nephrology Consultants · Huntsville, AL · +39 more US sites · Get directions →
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of up to 2 REACT/rilparencel injections in participants with T2DM and CKD.
- Kidney disease
A Study to Learn More About How Well the Study Treatment Finerenone Works, How Safe it is, How it Moves Into, Through, and Out of the Body, and the Effects it Has on the Body When Taken With an ACE Inhibitor or Angiotensin Receptor Blocker in Children With Chronic Kidney Disease and Proteinuria
Testing finerenone in children with chronic kidney disease and protein in urine
📍 Phoenix Children's Hospital | Main - Transplant Department · Phoenix, AZ · +18 more US sites · Get directions →
Researchers are looking for a better way to treat children who have chronic kidney disease (CKD), which is long-term kidney disease, and proteinuria, a condition in which a person´s kidneys leak protein into the urine. The kidneys filter waste and fluid from the blood to form urine.
- Kidney disease
CoQ10 and Exercise for Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Advance Kidney Disease
Testing whether CoQ10 plus exercise helps people with advanced kidney disease improve muscle and
📍 University of California Davis Health · Sacramento, CA · +1 more US site · Get directions →
Frailty and sarcopenia are modifiable risk factors for morbidity and mortality in patients with ESRD. Exercise is the recommended intervention to prevent frailty and sarcopenia, however, many clinical trials have shown limited clinical improvement in muscle mass and physical function.
- Kidney disease
A Study to Learn More About How Safe the Study Treatment Finerenone is in Long-term Use When Taken With an ACE Inhibitor or Angiotensin Receptor Blocker Over 18 Months of Use in Children and Young Adults From 1 to 18 Years of Age With Chronic Kidney Disease and Proteinuria
Testing how safe long-term finerenone is for children with chronic kidney disease and protein in
📍 Phoenix Children's Hospital | Main - Transplant Department · Phoenix, AZ · +17 more US sites · Get directions →
Researchers are looking for a better way to treat children who have chronic kidney disease (CKD), which is long-term kidney disease, and proteinuria, a condition in which a person´s kidneys leak protein into the urine. The kidneys filter waste and fluid from the blood to form urine.
- Kidney disease
meChANisms and sAfety of SGLT2 Inhibition in peRitoneal dialYsis
Testing how an SGLT2 medicine affects safety and kidney processes in people on peritoneal dialysis
📍 Toronto General Hospital · Toronto, Ontario · Get directions →
The primary aim of this study is to determine the safety and mechanisms of SGLT2 inhibition in individuals on peritoneal dialysis (PD) with residual kidney function (RKF).
- Eczema / atopic dermatitis
A Long-term Study of the Medicine Called Abrocitinib in Children Aged 2 Years and Older With Moderate to Severe Eczema
Testing the long-term safety and effects of liquid abrocitinib for eczema in children
📍 Cahaba Dermatology & Skin Health Center · Birmingham, AL · +6 more US sites · Get directions →
This 24-month study will assess the long-term safety and efficacy of liquid abrocitinib oral suspension with or without topical medications in children 2 years of age or older with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. The study will enroll two groups: participants who have completed other abrocitinib studies and participants who have never participated in abrocitinib studies.