Kidney Compass: Navigating Clinical Trials

Brendan Neuen, MBBS, PhD, joins Shikha Wadhwani, MD, MS, to unpack FIND-CKD's GN subgroup data and 23% risk reduction.

Dana Rizk, MD, joins hosts Brendon Neuen and Shikha Wadhwani to unpack 2-year VISIONARY data showing sibeprenlimab stabilizes eGFR in IgAN.

The phase 3 TURING trial found rituximab slashed relapse rates in adults with minimal change disease and FSGS, offering a steroid-sparing alternative.

David Cherney, MD, PhD, discusses REMODEL trial insights into how semaglutide reduces albuminuria and impacts kidney fat and fibrosis pathways.

Martin de Borst, MD, PhD, discusses IV iron use in transplant recipients through an RCT focused on exercise capacity, function, and quality of life.

Vlado Perkovic, MBBS, PhD, discusses APPLAUSE-IgAN data showing iptacopan reduced eGFR decline and lowered kidney event risk in IgA nephropathy.

Hiddo Heerspink, MD, PhD, highlights ASSIST trial data showing atrasentan reduced proteinuria by 25% on top of SGLT2 inhibitors in IgA nephropathy.

Dual BLyS/APRIL inhibition with telitacicept cut proteinuria and maintained kidney function in adults with IgA nephropathy.

Discover groundbreaking insights from ASN Kidney Week on the SURPASS-CVOT trial.

Neuen and Gale break down groundbreaking insights on Alport syndrome and glomerular diseases, including RaDaR registry data.

Discover groundbreaking insights on SGLT2 inhibitors and their impact on kidney health, cardiovascular outcomes, and patient care at ASN Kidney Week.

Discover groundbreaking insights from the ORIGIN 3 study on IgA nephropathy, showcasing promising results and future treatment possibilities.

Neuen is joined by Richard Pratley, MD, and Muthiah Vaduganathan, MD, MPH, to discuss the evolving landscape of CKM trial design.

Host Brendon Neuen is joined by guests Tor Biering-Sørensen and Kristoffer Skaarup to discuss NUDGE-CKD and implementation trial design.

A recap of 3 Kidney Compass podcast episodes recorded at ERA 2025, including summaries and preview clips.

A deep dive into several noteworthy IgAN studies presented during the ERA 2025 Congress.

Discover groundbreaking insights on the VISIONARY trial, IgA nephropathy treatment, and the future of kidney care with expert Vlado Perkovic, MBBS, PhD.

Brendon Neuen, MBBS, PhD, is joined by Rajiv Agarwal, MD, MS to explore the concept of simultaneous initiation of SGLT2i and nsMRA in CKD and T2D.

In the final segments of this 4-part episode, the discussion focuses on the use of HCEs in different kidney disease trials.

In part 3 of 4 from this episode, the discussion focuses on potential limitations to HCEs and addressing skepticism around their use in nephrology.

In part 2 of 4 from this episode, the discussion focuses on hierarchical composite endpoints and their use in nephrology trials and research.

In part 1 of 4 from this episode, the discussion focuses on traditional composite endpoints in nephrology trials and the use of HCEs.

In the final segment of this episode, the discussion focuses on next steps for the PARASOL Initiative and its potential to transform FSGS drug development.

In part 3 of 4 from this episode, the discussion focuses on establishing surrogate endpoints for clinical trials in focal segmental glomerulosclerosis.

In part 2 of 4 from this episode, the discussion focuses on the groundbreaking work of the RADAR Registry and the PARASOL Initiative.

In part 1 of 4 from this episode, the discussion focuses on the backgrounds of guests Laura Mariani, MD, MS, and Daniel Gale, PhD, MB BChir.

This 4-part episode focuses on the PARASOL Initiative and the landscape of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis treatment.

Katherine Tuttle, MD, joins the podcast for a deep dive into the latest FLOW data from Kidney Week 2024.

Hiddo Heerspink, PhD, PharmD, joins the podcast during Kidney Week 2024 to discuss the SMART trial and the potential of semaglutide in people with kidney disease without diabetes.

Neuen, Wadhwani, and Barratt discuss atacicept promise in IgA nephropathy based on phase 2b ORIGIN OLE results, at-home use, and the future of kidney disease care.