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Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 4 clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 4 Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 4 clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 2 countries (most in United States (3), Hong Kong (1)). By phase: Phase 1 (1). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
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Newest Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 4 clinical trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Home-based exercise to boost fitness for people waiting for a kidney transplant | — | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Recruiting | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease: Testing a Structured Agenda-Setting Tool for Advanced CKD Patients | — | Keene, New Hampshire and 1 other locations | Recruiting | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Improving decision-making for older adults with advanced kidney disease | — | Hong Kong | Recruiting | Jan 29, 2025 |
| BZLF1 peptide vaccine with QS-21 to prevent EBV-related cancers in patients awaiting organ transplants | Phase 1 | Columbus, Ohio | Recruiting | Dec 18, 2024 |
All recruiting trials (4)
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Home-based exercise to boost fitness for people waiting for a kidney transplant
This study tests whether a 12-week, home-based exercise program plus a wearable activity tracker helps adults on the kidney transplant waiting list increase daily activity and improve physical function.
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Chronic Kidney Disease: Testing a Structured Agenda-Setting Tool for Advanced CKD Patients
We’re testing a simple, structured discussion tool called CKD Topics with adults with advanced CKD (stages 4–5) to see how well it works before a larger study.
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Improving decision-making for older adults with advanced kidney disease
This study is testing a new way to help older adults with advanced kidney disease make better decisions about their treatment by improving communication with their doctors.
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BZLF1 peptide vaccine with QS-21 to prevent EBV-related cancers in patients awaiting organ transplants
This early-phase trial tests a BZLF1-based vaccine (OSU-2131) with QS-21 to see if it is safe and can help prevent EBV infection and related cancers in healthy people and in patients waiting for a solid organ transplant.
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Quick answers
How many Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 4 clinical trials are recruiting right now?
4, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 2 countries. The most sites are in United States (3 trials), Hong Kong (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 1: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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