Kidney Wilms tumor
MONDO:0019004An embryonal pediatric tumor of the kidney which may also be seen rarely in adults. The peak incidence of Wilms tumor is between the second and fifth year of life. Microscopically, it is composed of a mixture of cellular elements (blastemal, stromal, and epithelial). The most common sites of metastasis include the regional lymph nodes, lungs, and liver.
Also known as: Wilms tumor, Wilms tumour, Wilms' tumor, Wilms' tumour, Wilms tumor of the kidney, Wilms tumour of the kidney, Wilms' Tumor, Wilms' tumor of the kidney
2777 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 9 tagged with Kidney Wilms tumor itself.
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Childhood kidney Wilms tumor 7 trials · 8 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
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Nonanaplastic kidney Wilms tumor 2 trials
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Adult kidney Wilms tumor 1 trial
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Epithelial predominant Wilms' tumor 0 trials
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Metachronous kidney Wilms' tumor 0 trials
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New hope for kids with wilms tumor: tailored treatment aims to stop relapse
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested how well combination chemotherapy with or without radiation therapy works in 395 children and young adults with newly diagnosed stage III or IV Wilms tumor. The goal was to see if adding radiation could improve the chance of staying cancer-free for 4 yea…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare kidney cancer: chemo first, then surgery to save kidneys
Disease control CompletedThis study tested giving chemotherapy before surgery to children with Wilms tumor, a rare kidney cancer. The goal was to shrink tumors so surgeons could remove less kidney tissue, helping preserve kidney function. 249 children took part, and the approach aimed to reduce the need …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New hope for kids with kidney cancer: tailored treatment may reduce side effects
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial studied how well chemotherapy with or without radiation works after surgery for children with a type of kidney cancer called Wilms tumor. Over 800 children with low- or standard-risk disease took part. The goal was to see if less intensive treatment could still…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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8,000 kidney tumor samples collected to unlock cancer clues
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed research study collected and stored tumor tissue, blood, and urine samples from 8,000 children and young adults with kidney tumors. The goal was to help scientists study DNA changes and find biomarkers that could improve understanding of these cancers. No treatment…
Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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20-Year review aims to improve surgery for rare childhood kidney cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at 72 children treated for Wilms tumor (a kidney cancer) that had spread into the vena cava, the large vein carrying blood to the heart. Researchers reviewed medical records from 1999 to 2019 to understand how surgery was managed and what complications occu…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:41 UTC