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Chronic Kidney Disease (Stages 4 and 5) clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 9 Chronic Kidney Disease (Stages 4 and 5) clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 6 countries (most in United States (3), France (2), Sweden (1)). By phase: Phase 4 (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 (Stages 4 and 5) clinical trials
All recruiting trials (9)
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Primary Palliative Care: A Feasibility Project for Family Health Units
This feasibility trial tests a GP training program plus a structured 12-week palliative-care visit plan to see if it can be carried out in primary care for adults with advanced illness.
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Synbiotic capsules for adults on peritoneal dialysis
This study tests whether daily synbiotic capsules can reduce inflammation and improve nutrition in adults with CKD on peritoneal dialysis compared with a placebo.
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Potassium-friendly plant-based diet for people with advanced CKD
This pilot study tests whether a liberal plant-based diet with normal potassium levels is safe and acceptable for adults with advanced CKD (eGFR <30) who are not on dialysis.
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Herbal Medicine Use in CKD Patients on Réunion Island
This study tests how common herbal medicine use is among adults with chronic kidney disease (stages 3–5) on Réunion Island and whether it relates to kidney disease progression over a year.
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Storing deceased donor kidneys at 10°C instead of on ice (4°C)
This trial will try to see if deceased donor kidneys stored at 10°C help adult transplant recipients have better kidney function after transplant compared with kidneys stored on ice (4°C).
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ACE Reno Pico Cell Matrix for reducing proteinuria and supporting kidney function
This trial will test whether taking ACE Reno, a sublingual peptide solution four times daily for 12 weeks, can lower urine protein and help stabilize kidney function in adults with nephropathy or chronic kidney disease.
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Physiologic insulin resensitization for adults with stage 3b–5 chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes
This trial will test whether physiologic insulin resensitization (PIR) helps adults with stage 3b–5 chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes do better than standard care.
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Symptom monitoring with feedback to help advanced CKD patients feel better
A small, 70-person trial will test whether regularly asking patients to report CKD symptoms and sharing those results with clinicians can improve quality of life and symptom burden.
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Assessing protein intake methods in patients with chronic kidney disease.
This study is testing two ways to track protein intake in people with advanced chronic kidney disease to see which method helps them follow a low-protein diet better and delay the need for dialysis.
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Quick answers
How many Chronic Kidney Disease (Stages 4 and 5) clinical trials are recruiting right now?
9, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 6 countries. The most sites are in United States (3 trials), France (2 trials), Sweden (1 trial), Mexico (1 trial), Egypt (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 4: 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.
Find the studies that fit you
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