Clear cell renal carcinoma
MONDO:0005005A malignant epithelial neoplasm of the kidney characterized by the presence of lipid-containing clear cells within a vascular network. The tumor may metastasize to unusual sites and late metastasis is common.
Also known as: Grawitz tumor, Grawitz tumour, RCC, clear cell adenocarcinoma, clear cell adenocarcinoma of kidney, clear cell adenocarcinoma of the kidney, clear cell adenocarcinoma, kidney, clear cell carcinoma of kidney, clear cell carcinoma of the kidney
2913 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 140 tagged with Clear cell renal carcinoma itself.
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Sub-types of Clear cell renal carcinoma
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New hope for kidney cancer patients after immunotherapy fails
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether the drug cabozantinib can help people with advanced kidney cancer that got worse after initial treatment with immunotherapy. 127 participants received cabozantinib as a second-line therapy. The main goal was to see how many patients experienced tumor …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a rapid drug switch outsmart advanced kidney cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study is testing whether a rapid, timed sequence of different drugs can improve outcomes for people with advanced or inoperable clear cell kidney cancer. Participants first receive cabozantinib, then a combination of two immunotherapies (ipilimumab and nivolumab), foll…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug duo aims to shrink advanced kidney tumors
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial is testing a new drug called cadonilimab (AK104), either alone or combined with axitinib, as a first treatment for advanced or metastatic kidney cancer. The study includes two parts: one testing different doses of cadonilimab alone in various kidney cancer type…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Akeso • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer-Killing virus plus immunotherapy shows promise in kidney cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two experimental treatments for people with advanced kidney cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The first is Pexa-Vec, a modified virus designed to infect and destroy cancer cells while also boosting the immune system. The second is cemipl…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: SillaJen, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Real-World data shows promise for kidney cancer drug combo
Disease control CompletedThis study observed 311 adults with advanced kidney cancer who received cabozantinib (a targeted therapy) plus nivolumab (an immunotherapy) as their first treatment. Researchers tracked how long patients lived and how long tumors stayed under control in real-world settings. The g…
Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New kidney cancer drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a drug called belzutifan in 29 people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer that had worsened after other treatments. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Participants took belzutifan pills daily, and researchers monitored side…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New drug duo takes on kidney cancer in major trial
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 trial tested whether combining pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) with epacadostat (a drug that boosts the immune response) works better than standard drugs (sunitinib or pazopanib) for people with advanced kidney cancer that hasn't been treated before. The study enrol…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Could selenium boost kidney cancer treatment?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tested a combination of two drugs—axitinib (a standard kidney cancer drug) and seleniomethionine (a form of selenium)—in 45 adults with advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma that had spread. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the combination could shrin…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Mohammed Milhem • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New radiation therapy shows promise for Tough-to-Treat kidney cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new treatment for people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer that had spread and stopped responding to standard therapies. Six adults received four injections of a radioactive drug (177Lu-PSMA-1) that targets cancer cells. The goal was to check safety and s…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo before kidney surgery shows promise in small trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested two immunotherapy drugs (spartalizumab and canakinumab) given before surgery to 17 people with localized clear cell kidney cancer. The main goal was to see if this approach was safe and did not delay surgery. The study also looked at how the drugs af…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise in advanced cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called gevokizumab alongside standard cancer treatments in 167 adults with advanced colorectal, stomach, or kidney cancer that had spread. The goal was to find a safe and active dose and see if the combination could help control the diseas…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New injection shows promise for tough kidney cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called ARO-HIF2 in 26 people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer that had gotten worse after other treatments. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. This is an early-phase trial, so it focuses on safety and dosing, not y…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New tool may predict kidney cancer drug success
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a prediction tool (nomogram) to see if it could forecast how patients with metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma respond to the targeted therapy sunitinib. Researchers looked at 45 patients who had their kidney removed and were treated with sunitinib as the…
Sponsor: Rennes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Real-World study checks Tivozanib's performance in kidney cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked back at the medical records of 200 patients with advanced clear cell kidney cancer who received Tivozanib as their first treatment. The goal was to see how long patients went without their cancer getting worse and how long they lived overall. The study…
Sponsor: Spanish Oncology Genito-Urinary Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC