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Renal carcinoma
MONDO:0005206A carcinoma arising from the epithelium of the renal parenchyma or the renal pelvis. The majority are renal cell carcinomas. Kidney carcinomas usually affect middle aged and elderly adults. Hematuria, abdominal pain, and a palpable mass are common symptoms.
Also known as: kidney (including renal cell) cancer, kidney (renal) cancer, kidney cancer, renal cancer, carcinoma of kidney, kidney carcinoma, renal carcinoma
3460 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 85 tagged with Renal carcinoma itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Renal carcinoma
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Renal cell carcinoma 611 trials · 710 incl. sub-types
11 sub-types
- Renal cell adenocarcinoma 98 trials · 251 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Nonpapillary renal cell carcinoma 156 trials · 246 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Adrenal cortex carcinoma 42 trials Sub-types →
- Collecting duct carcinoma 18 trials
- Kidney medullary carcinoma 10 trials · 13 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- MIT family translocation renal cell carcinoma 6 trials Sub-types →
- Wolffian duct adenocarcinoma 2 trials
- Acquired cystic disease-associated renal cell carcinoma 0 trials
- Cystic renal cell carcinoma 0 trials
- Mucinous tubular and spindle renal cell carcinoma 0 trials
- Renal pelvis adenocarcinoma 0 trials
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Renal pelvis carcinoma 15 trials · 22 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Renal pelvis urothelial carcinoma 16 trials Sub-types →
- Carcinoma in situ of renal pelvis 0 trials
- Renal pelvis adenocarcinoma 0 trials
- Renal pelvis squamous cell carcinoma 0 trials
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Kidney carcinoma in situ 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Carcinoma in situ of renal pelvis 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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New hope for advanced kidney cancer: experimental drug enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine, PF-08634404, in adults with advanced kidney cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors when used alone or with other cancer drugs. About 224 participants who have not had prior treatment for their advanced…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cell therapy trial hopes to tackle tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests SL-28, a cell therapy made from donor immune cells, in 60 people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, pancreatic, or breast cancer) that haven't responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the therapy can shrink t…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Second Life Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Electric pulses vs. pelvic tumors: a new hope when surgery fails?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether irreversible electroporation (IRE) can safely and effectively treat recurrent pelvic tumors in people who cannot have surgery, radiation, or other local treatments. IRE uses electrical pulses to destroy cancer cells without cutting or heating tissue. R…
Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug TPD3310 enters first human tests for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called TPD3310 in 112 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and check for early signs of tumor shrinkage. Participants receive weekly injections over 28-day cycl…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: TAIBIDI PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY(SHIJIAZHUANG) CO.,LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise against tough cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new oral drug called NXP900 in people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, kidney, or mesothelioma) that have not responded to standard treatments. The trial has two parts: first, finding the right dose, and then seeing if the drug shrinks tumors. It is a fir…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Nuvectis Pharma, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug EXS74539 enters first human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental oral drug called EXS74539 (REC-4539) in about 40 people with various solid tumors, including lung, prostate, ovarian, and breast cancers. The main goal is to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see how the body proce…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Exscientia AI Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug MDX2001 tested in 285 patients with advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called MDX2001 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and see if it can shrink tumors. About 285 adults with various cancers like lung, breast, or colon cancer will take part. This is an ear…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: ModeX Therapeutics, An OPKO Health Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Drug combo shrinks kidney cancer clots before surgery in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving two drugs (pembrolizumab and axitinib) before surgery can shrink a tumor-related blood clot in the main vein of the abdomen in people with kidney cancer. The goal is to make surgery safer and improve long-term outcomes. About 17 adults with clear c…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New hope for kidney cancer: targeted pill aims to stop tumor growth
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a daily pill called olaparib in 20 adults with advanced kidney cancer that has spread. To join, your cancer must have a specific gene change (like BAP-1 or BRCA) and you must have already tried at least one other treatment. The goal is to see if olaparib can shri…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink kidney tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether the drug casdatifan, alone or with zimberelimab, can safely shrink kidney tumors before surgery in people with clear cell renal cell carcinoma. About 32 adults with advanced or high-risk kidney cancer will receive the drugs before their plann…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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No-knife kidney cancer treatment: new study tests radiation as a cure for inoperable patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at using a high-dose, targeted radiation therapy (SBRT) to treat kidney cancer in people who are too frail or at high risk for surgery. About 53 participants will receive this non-invasive treatment, which does not require anesthesia or a hospital stay. The goal …
Sponsor: Istituto Clinico Humanitas • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink advanced kidney tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug (BL-B01D1) combined with a standard targeted therapy (TKI), with or without an immunotherapy (pembrolizumab), in 260 adults with advanced kidney cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if these combinations shrink tumors and are safe. Participants m…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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MRI-Guided radiation aims to hit tumors harder, spare healthy tissue
Disease control Recruiting nowThis master trial is testing a new radiation technique called SMART, which uses MRI to guide and adapt radiation beams in real time. The goal is to deliver high doses precisely to tumors while protecting nearby organs. The study enrolls adults with various cancers (pancreas, lung…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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No clamp, no stitch: new kidney surgery aims to save more function
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new surgical technique for removing small kidney tumors (up to 7 cm) using a robot. Instead of clamping the kidney's blood supply and stitching the wound closed, surgeons avoid clamping and use heat and special materials to stop bleeding. The goal is to preserv…
Sponsor: Shao Pengfei • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:20 UTC
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New PET scan targets hidden cancers with precision
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a special PET/CT scan that uses radioactive tracers to find cancers that have a protein called CD70 on their surface. The cancers being studied include kidney cancer, lymphoma, and nasopharyngeal cancer. About 300 adults will receive an injection of the tracer an…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New imaging agent could reveal which cancers respond to immunotherapy
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis phase I/II trial tests a radioactive tracer called 64Cu-GRIP B, which targets granzyme B—a substance released by immune cells. By using PET scans, researchers hope to see immune activity in tumors and predict whether immunotherapy will work. The study involves about 91 adult…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Rahul Aggarwal • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New PET scan could outshine CT for kidney cancer staging
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study compares a special PET scan (68Ga-PSMA) with standard CT scans to see which better detects where kidney cancer has spread in 300 adults with advanced disease. Participants will receive both scans, and doctors will check if the PET scan changes treatment plans. The goal…
Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Simple blood test could spot 20 cancers before symptoms start
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a blood test that looks for DNA signals from 20 different cancers, including lung, breast, and colon cancer. Researchers will see if the test can find cancer early, detect any cancer left after treatment, and catch a relapse before it shows up on scans. The …
Sponsor: Adela, Inc • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Cheaper pain cocktail may rival exparel in kidney surgery trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether a combination of four drugs (R.E.C.K) controls pain after robotic kidney surgery as well as the more expensive drug Exparel. About 170 adults having robotic partial or total kidney removal will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two inject…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal shot vs IV drip: which helps you recover faster from robotic surgery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether a single spinal injection of morphine and bupivacaine before robotic kidney or ureter surgery leads to better recovery than an intravenous lidocaine drip during surgery. About 220 adults scheduled for robotic upper urinary tract surgery will be ra…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hans Bahlmann • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Bright idea: light and occupational therapy may beat cancer fatigue
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether light therapy and occupational therapy can reduce fatigue in people with genitourinary cancers (like prostate, kidney, or bladder cancer). About 224 adults on active cancer treatment will be assigned to receive light therapy, occupational therapy, both, o…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Can NSAIDs replace opioids after kidney surgery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) called ketorolac can control pain after robotic kidney surgery better than standard opioids. About 110 adults having a partial nephrectomy for kidney cancer will be randomly assigned to receive either ketorol…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:27 UTC
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Rare gene study aims to unlock kidney cancer risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a rare inherited condition called Birt-Hogg-Dube (BHD) syndrome, which raises the risk of kidney cancer. Researchers will collect blood, saliva, and tissue samples from up to 950 participants to find the genes involved and understand how kidney tumors grow. Th…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch massive tumor repository to unlock cancer secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects extra blood, urine, and tumor samples from children and adults with certain cancers to build a large tissue repository. Researchers will analyze these samples to learn more about the genetic and molecular makeup of these tumors. The goal is to support future s…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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2000 volunteers help create a gold standard for cancer blood tests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and tissue samples from 2000 people—some with cancer and some without—to create a blinded reference set. Researchers will use these samples to evaluate how well new blood tests can detect many types of cancer early. The goal is to improve the accuracy of…
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging registry aims to sharpen cancer treatment precision
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will collect data from 2,000 patients in the Netherlands and France who are receiving standard, minimally invasive cancer treatments like tumor ablation or catheter-based therapies for liver, lung, kidney, or bone cancers. During these procedures, a special CT scanner …
Sponsor: Mark C Burgmans, MD PhD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists bank tumors and blood to unlock cancer secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, urine, saliva, and tissue samples from nearly 6,000 people who have or may have cancer, including rare inherited forms. The samples are stored and used for research to understand the genetic and molecular basis of cancer. No new treatment is being teste…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test aims to spot hidden cancer cells in 9 tumor types
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking for certain cells in the blood of people with 9 types of advanced cancers that have spread. Researchers will take one blood sample from each of 450 participants before they start a new treatment. They will use two different lab methods to see if they can fin…
Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a video replace genetic counseling for cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether an 8-minute educational video can effectively prepare cancer patients for genetic testing, compared to standard genetic counseling. Over 1,000 adults with various cancers will participate. The goal is to see if the video is acceptable and improves un…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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DNA registry aims to unlock kidney cancer secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a registry of DNA and health information from 750 people with kidney cancer, their family members, and healthy volunteers. Researchers will use this data to better understand the genetics of kidney cancer, with the goal of improving prevention, diagnosis, a…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Can you go back to work after urological surgery? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how urological diseases and their treatments impact patients' work life. Researchers will survey 2,000 adults admitted to a hospital in Poland, focusing on those having major cancer surgeries or stone procedures. Participants will be followed for 6 months to t…
Sponsor: Jagiellonian University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Blood in urine study aims to improve emergency care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study watches how hospitals handle patients admitted with blood in their urine (hematuria). It will track things like how long people stay in the hospital and how quickly they get a diagnosis. The goal is to find the best ways to manage this condition and create guidelines f…
Sponsor: British Urology Researchers in Surgical Training • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden genes behind Family-Linked blood cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the genetic causes of certain blood cancers like lymphoma, leukemia, and multiple myeloma by studying families where more than one person has the disease. Researchers will collect DNA and blood samples from up to 500 participants, including patients and th…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New CT scanner could sharpen cancer treatment precision
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new type of CT scan used during procedures to treat liver and kidney cancers. About 30 adults with tumors larger than 1.5 cm will be enrolled. The goal is to see if the scan provides clearer images and helps doctors guide treatments more accurately.
Sponsor: Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New online tool aims to simplify kidney cancer treatment decisions
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a web-based decision aid for people with small kidney tumors (up to 4 cm). The tool provides personalized information about treatment options and their risks and benefits. Researchers will enroll 40 patients to see if the tool improves knowledge, satisfaction, an…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Could a simple bladder infection spare women from unnecessary cancer scans?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at women aged 50 and older who have visible blood in their urine along with a bladder infection. Researchers want to find out if these women really need to undergo invasive tests like cystoscopy and CT scans to check for bladder or kidney cancer. By following 300…
Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC