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Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 15 Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 44 countries (most in United States (11), Germany (3), Italy (3)). By phase: Phase 2 (4), Phase 3 (1), Phase 1/2 (1). The most active sponsors are University of Michigan (2), Kaneka Medical America LLC (2), Northwell Health (2). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 15Clinical trials
- 44Countries
Newest Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis clinical trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Praliciguat treatment for adults with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) | Phase 2 | Chula Vista, California and 31 other locations | Recruiting | Dec 8, 2025 |
| BI 764198 for adults and adolescents with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). | Phase 3 | Alabaster, Alabama and 314 other locations | Recruiting | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Testing ManNAc for treating kidney disease FSGS | Phase 2 | Bethesda, Maryland | Recruiting | Oct 30, 2024 |
| Evaluating treatments for kidney diseases in young to middle-aged adults | Phase 2 | Birmingham, Alabama and 78 other locations | Recruiting | Jul 15, 2024 |
| Registry and biobank for resistant nephrotic syndrome treatment responses | — | Vienna | Recruiting | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Using Metformin to Improve Kidney Health in FSGS | Phase 1/2 | New Haven, Connecticut and 1 other locations | Recruiting | Oct 19, 2023 |
| National Registry for Rare Kidney Diseases | — | Bristol, South West | Recruiting | Oct 4, 2023 |
| Observational study on kidney transplant recurrence in FSGS and MCD | — | Ann Arbor, Michigan | Recruiting | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Vagus nerve stimulation for treating nephrotic syndrome in children | — | New Hyde Park, New York and 1 other locations | Recruiting | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Using vagus nerve stimulation to treat nephrotic syndrome in children | — | New Hyde Park, New York and 1 other locations | Recruiting | Oct 18, 2022 |
All recruiting trials (15)
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Praliciguat treatment for adults with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
This will test if praliciguat lowers urine protein in adults with biopsy-confirmed FSGS.
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BI 764198 for adults and adolescents with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS).
This study will test BI 764198 tablets taken once daily for up to two years in adults and adolescents with FSGS to see if it lowers urine protein and preserves kidney function.
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Testing ManNAc for treating kidney disease FSGS
This study is testing if a new oral treatment called ManNAc can help adults with kidney disease FSGS by reducing protein levels in their urine and checking how safe it is over 12 weeks.
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Evaluating treatments for kidney diseases in young to middle-aged adults
This study is testing three different treatments for kidney diseases in young to middle-aged adults to see if they can reduce protein levels in urine and help with symptoms over 24 weeks.
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Registry and biobank for resistant nephrotic syndrome treatment responses
This study is collecting information from patients with resistant nephrotic syndrome to see how different treatments work and to help find better options for the future.
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Using Metformin to Improve Kidney Health in FSGS
This study is testing if taking extended-release Metformin along with regular treatment can help improve kidney health in people with Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS).
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National Registry for Rare Kidney Diseases
This study is collecting health information from people with rare kidney diseases to help improve treatments and create better care guidelines.
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Observational study on kidney transplant recurrence in FSGS and MCD
This study is looking at patients with kidney diseases called FSGS and MCD who have had or will have a kidney transplant to see how often these diseases come back afterward.
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Vagus nerve stimulation for treating nephrotic syndrome in children
This study is testing whether a new treatment using vagus nerve stimulation can help children aged 3 to 17 with nephrotic syndrome feel better and reduce their symptoms.
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Using vagus nerve stimulation to treat nephrotic syndrome in children
This study is testing if a new type of nerve stimulation can help children with steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome feel better over 26 weeks.
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Treatment of pediatric kidney diseases with Sparsentan
This study is testing if a new oral medication called Sparsentan can help children aged 1 to 18 with certain kidney diseases feel better and improve their condition over two years.
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NEPTUNE Match: Personalized matching of patients to kidney treatment options
This project will try a system that matches people in the NEPTUNE cohort who have nephrotic syndromes or related kidney diseases with suitable clinical trials and shares those matches with patients and their doctors.
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Treatment for drug-resistant FSGS using the LIPOSORBER® LA-15 System
This study is testing a new treatment using the LIPOSORBER® LA-15 System to see if it can help adults with nephrotic syndrome caused by FSGS when other treatments haven't worked or can't be used.
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A network for analyzing kidney biopsy data in glomerular diseases
This study is trying to build a detailed database of kidney biopsy samples and health information from patients with glomerular diseases to help researchers better understand these conditions and improve treatments.
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Blood purification therapy for children with Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
This study is testing a blood purification treatment to see if it can help children with Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis feel better when other treatments haven't worked.
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Quick answers
How many Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis clinical trials are recruiting right now?
15, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 44 countries. The most sites are in United States (11 trials), Germany (3 trials), Italy (3 trials), Netherlands (3 trials), Poland (3 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 2: 4, Phase 3: 1, Phase 1/2: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
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