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Davita Clinical Research
DaVita Clinical Research
6600 France Ave S, Suite 660, Edina, Minnesota 55435, United States
888-345-2567
About
We are a renal research site network offering a spectrum of services for clinical drug research and device development. We have helped 500+ clients with their development projects and bring real-world expertise through an integrated, coordinated care delivery model. We focus on advancing clinical research in kidney care with dedicated teams and a strong connection to healthcare delivery.
Therapeutic Areas
Clinical Capabilities
Trial Phases
Active Trials
Primary Membranous Nephropathy
A Study to Evaluate Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Povetacicept in Participants With Primary Membranous Nephropathy (pMN)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of povetacicept in participants with primary membranous nephropathy (pMN).
Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy
Evaluation of Efficacy of Povetacicept in Adults With Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy (IgAN)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of povetacicept in adult participants compared with placebo in reducing proteinuria and preserving renal function.
Past Trials
Non-diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
A Trial to Learn How Well Finerenone Works and How Safe it is in Adult Participants With Non-diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
Researchers are looking for a better way to treat people who have non-diabetic chronic kidney disease (non-diabetic CKD). The trial treatment, finerenone, is being developed to help people who have long lasting kidney disease, also known as chronic kidney disease (CKD). It works by blocking a certain hormone called aldosterone that causes injury and inflammation in the heart and kidney which is known to play a role in CKD. In this trial, the researchers want to learn if finerenone helps to slow down the worsening of the participants' non-diabetic CKD compared to a placebo. A placebo looks like a trial treatment but does not have any medicine in it. The trial will include about 1,580 men and women who are at least 18 years old. The participants will take finerenone or a placebo once a day as tablets by mouth. All of the participants will also continue to take their current medicine for their CKD. The participants will be in the trial for up to about 50 months. During the trial, the doctors will collect blood and urine samples and check the participants' health. The participants will also answer questions about how they are feeling and what adverse events they are having. An adverse event is a medical problem that happens during the trial. Doctors keep track of all adverse events that happen in trials, even if they do not think the adverse events might be related to the trial treatments.
Kidney Diseases
A Study of TRPC5 Channel Inhibitor in Patients With Diabetic Nephropathy, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, and Treatment-Resistant Minimal Change Disease
This is a phase 2a study evaluating the safety and tolerability of multiple ascending doses of GFB-887 in patients with diabetic nephropathy (DN), focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), and treatment-resistant minimal change disease (TR-MCD).
End Stage Renal Disease on Hemodialysis (Diagnosis)
HEPLISAV-B® in Adults With End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Undergoing Hemodialysis
This is an open-label, single arm study design to evaluate HEPLISAV-B® in adults with ESRD who are initiating or undergoing hemodialysis.
Chronic Kidney Disease
A Study to Examine Past Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) Slope as a Risk Marker for Rapid Kidney Function Decline in People With Chronic Kidney Disease
This study is intended to investigate the usefulness of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) slopes derived from retrospective routine clinical practice data, compare those retrospective slopes with those generated in a prospective fashion and successively identify rapidly progressing chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients.
Our Team
Cristina Green
Serves as General Manager of DaVita Clinical Research. She has over 27 years of experience in clinical research and has led global teams focused on enrollment, compliance, data integrity, and patient safety.
Liz Sonsalla
Joined DCR 15 years ago and has served in operations and leadership roles including project management, investigator-driven research, clinical research integration, and business development. She supports sponsors, CROs, physicians, and research sites in executing research in the renal space.
Karl Buer
Joined DCR in 2025 and brings over 20 years of experience in the clinical research industry. He focuses on strategic partnerships and supporting trial execution and long-term growth.
Steven Brunelli
MD, MSCE
Prior to joining DCR, he was a faculty member at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. His background includes chronic kidney disease, pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacoeconomics, and dialysis outcomes epidemiology.
Francesca Tentori
MD, MSCI
Medical director of outcomes research and patient empowerment at DaVita and an adjunct instructor in medicine at Vanderbilt University. She is an internationally renowned outcomes research investigator in kidney disease and dialysis.
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