Renal carcinoma

This study tests a new drug called Cetrelimab (JNJ-63723283) in 234 people with advanced solid tumors like lung, melanoma, bladder, and colorectal cancers. The drug works by blocking PD-1, a protein that stops the immune system from attacking cancer cells. The trial has two parts…

This study tests whether adding entinostat to high-dose aldesleukin (interleukin-2) can help shrink tumors in people with metastatic kidney cancer. About 47 adults with clear cell renal cell carcinoma that has spread will receive both drugs. The goal is to find the safest dose an…

This study tested two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in 85 adults with advanced kidney cancer that could not be removed by surgery. The goal was to see if stopping nivolumab early in those who responded well, or adding ipilimumab in those who did not, could better…

This study tests whether a precise type of radiation called SBRT can restore the effectiveness of immunotherapy drugs in people whose metastatic cancer has started to progress. About 69 adults with melanoma, lung, bladder, kidney, or head/neck cancers will receive radiation to up…

This study tests a device that uses focused sound waves (histotripsy) to break apart kidney tumors without making any cuts. About 67 adults with a single small kidney mass (3 cm or less) that hasn't spread will be treated. The goal is to see if the tumors are completely gone afte…

This early-phase study tests whether giving immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab alone or with bevacizumab or ipilimumab) before surgery is safe for people with advanced kidney cancer that has spread. About 104 participants will receive one of these treatments before their tumor is rem…

This early-phase study tests a new immune therapy for people with advanced kidney or bladder cancer. Researchers take a person's own natural killer cells, train them in the lab to better recognize cancer, and give them back along with a protein that boosts immune activity. The ma…

This study tests whether combining two treatments—thermal ablation (using heat to destroy tumor cells) and stereotactic radiosurgery (precise, high-dose radiation)—can better control cancer that has spread to the spine and is pressing on the spinal cord. About 60 adults with vari…

This registry follows 750 patients with small kidney tumors who are not good candidates for surgery. They receive either cryotherapy (freezing) or radiofrequency ablation (heating) to destroy the tumor. Researchers will track survival, kidney function, and complications over time…

This study tests a new drug called 9-ING-41, given alone or with chemotherapy, in adults with cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can help control the disease. About 350 people with various advanced cancers, including…

This study tests a precise, non-invasive radiation treatment called SABR for people with small kidney tumors that are growing. The goal is to stop tumor growth without surgery. Sixteen adults with tumors 5 cm or smaller are participating.

This study tests a surgical navigation system called RUS NE that turns CT scans into 3D models to help guide robot-assisted kidney tumor removal. Researchers will compare outcomes in 80 patients who use the system versus those who don't, looking at how much tissue is removed and …

This early-phase trial explores whether two experimental PET/CT tracers, 68Ga-FAPI-46 and 68Ga-PSMA-11, can accurately highlight various non-prostate cancers, including breast, lung, and pancreatic tumors. Participants scheduled for surgery will receive the tracers before their s…

This study tests whether a new type of PET scan using a radioactive antibody called 124I-cG250 can detect if kidney cancer is responding to targeted therapy (sunitinib or pazopanib) earlier than standard CT scans. The antibody attaches to a protein found on kidney cancer cells, m…

This study compares a new AI system, called COSMO, against 30 board-certified pathologists to see who can more accurately diagnose brain, lung, and kidney cancers. Both the AI and the pathologists will review the same 300 de-identified tissue images. The goal is to see if AI can …

This study looks at whether measuring certain autoantibodies in the blood can help diagnose kidney cancer earlier and predict how the disease will progress. Researchers will analyze data from 400 patients to build a predictive model. The goal is to personalize treatment and avoid…

This study tests whether new types of MRI scans can tell the difference between aggressive and harmless kidney tumors before surgery. Currently, standard scans can find tumors but can't tell if they are dangerous. 30 adults with small kidney tumors will get an extra MRI before th…

This trial tests whether one month of prehabilitation, including a health assessment, home exercise, and smoking cessation support, helps adults aged 65 and older recover more quickly from kidney tumor surgery. Half the participants receive this program before surgery, while the …

This phase II trial, called MATCH, is testing whether treating cancer based on the genetic makeup of a patient's tumor works better than standard treatments. Over 6,400 adults with advanced solid tumors, lymphomas, or multiple myeloma that have not responded to prior therapy are …

This study aims to collect and analyze genetic and clinical information from up to one million people with prostate, bladder, or kidney cancer. The goal is to better understand tumor biology and how this information can be used to improve treatment decisions and outcomes. Partici…

This study tracks people who have had or will have a procedure called ablation to destroy kidney tumors. Researchers want to see how effective the procedure is and whether it improves patients' quality of life. Participants fill out questionnaires about their health and well-bein…

This research study collects tissue, blood, and other samples from 2,400 people diagnosed with breast, colon, kidney, liver, multiple myeloma, or prostate cancer at a young age. The goal is to identify genetic changes that may explain why these cancers occur early, especially in …

This study uses special MRI scans to look at kidney tumors in 39 people scheduled for surgery. The goal is to see if these scans can tell whether a tumor is cancerous and what type it is, as well as predict how well the kidney will work after part of it is removed. No new treatme…

This study looks at 100 people having laparoscopic kidney surgery to see if the carbon dioxide gas used to inflate the belly increases pressure inside the skull. Doctors will measure the optic nerve sheath diameter using ultrasound, a non-invasive way to check brain pressure. The…