The Kidney Shield Study

Currently Recruiting

8 Dec to 16 Dec 2025

Up to $2,900

We’re exploring a potential new medication, designed to help people with certain kidney conditions, like minimal change disease and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. These conditions damage tiny cells in the kidneys called podocytes, which are essential for filtering waste from the blood. 

The study drug works by protecting these cells and reducing the amount of protein lost in urine, a key sign of kidney damage. 

What’s Different About the Study Medication? 

While there are treatments available today, many come with serious side effects and don’t work for everyone. The study drug takes a more targeted approach, aiming to be safer and more effective by focusing on a specific pathway in the body linked to kidney damage. 

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Join our clinical trial

This is a first-in-human (FIH) study, meaning it is the first time the potential treatment is being tested in people. The study has been carefully designed with strict safety protocols and has been approved by an independent ethics committee. 

Before joining, you’ll receive detailed information about the study, meet with a doctor, and have the chance to ask any questions. 

Why participate?

  • Contribute to Research that supports communities across the globe. 
  • Help Make Treatments More Inclusive and Effective 
  • Be the Reason Better Treatments Move Forward 

Trial details

Study duration

4 nights stay, 1 follow-up visit.

Study medication

Administered as an oral tablet.

Additional eligibility

  • Weight ≥50kg
  • Non-smokers or smoking more than 5 cigarettes per day (or equivalent) 

Ethics

An independent ethics committee has approved this clinical trial. 

Are you a match?

Age

18 - 55 years old

Remuneration

Up to $2,900 *with screening reimbursement. Please see T&Cs.

Gender

Male or Female

BMI

BMI 19 - 30 kg/m2

Commitment

4 nights, 1 clinic visit

Medical condition

Not taking any medications

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Medications & Contraception Requirements

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  • Abstinence from sex with anyone of the opposite sex for at least 2 months
  • Using a condom + your female sexual partner(s) using a separate form of birth control
  • You or your sexual partner(s) had a vasectomy/hysterectomy
  • Your sexual partner(s) are post-menopausal


Only you taking birth control or your partner(s) using a condom is not an acceptable option, but using both together is. The morning after pill is not an acceptable form of birth control.

  • Abstinence, by choice, from sex with anyone of the opposite sex for the last 2 months + remaining abstinent for at least 2 months after study participation
  • You using birth control + your male sexual partner(s) using a condom
  • You or your sexual partner(s) had a hysterectomy/vasectomy
  • You are post-menopausal



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