Renal cell carcinoma
MONDO:0005086A carcinoma that arises from glandular epithelial cells of the kidney
Also known as: RCC, renal cell carcinoma, renal cell carcinoma (disease), kidney adenocarcinoma, renal cell adenocarcinoma
3404 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 611 tagged with Renal cell carcinoma itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Renal cell carcinoma
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Renal cell adenocarcinoma 98 trials · 250 incl. sub-types
9 sub-types
- Clear cell renal carcinoma 140 trials · 142 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Papillary renal cell carcinoma 25 trials · 27 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Childhood kidney cell carcinoma 21 trials
- Sarcomatoid renal cell carcinoma 15 trials
- Chromophobe renal cell carcinoma 12 trials Sub-types →
- Hereditary renal cell carcinoma 1 trial · 7 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Renal cell carcinoma associated with Xp11.2 translocations/TFE3 gene fusions 7 trials
- Renal cell carcinoma associated with neuroblastoma 0 trials
- Tubulocystic renal cell carcinoma 0 trials
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Nonpapillary renal cell carcinoma 156 trials · 246 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Clear cell renal carcinoma 140 trials · 142 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Clear cell papillary renal cell carcinoma 1 trial
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Adrenal cortex carcinoma 42 trials
1 sub-type
- Adrenocortical carcinoma, hereditary 0 trials
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Collecting duct carcinoma 17 trials
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Kidney medullary carcinoma 10 trials · 13 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- SMARCB1-deficient kidney medullary carcinoma 2 trials · 4 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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3 sub-types
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Wolffian duct adenocarcinoma 2 trials
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Cystic renal cell carcinoma 0 trials
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Renal pelvis adenocarcinoma 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Engineered immune cells target CD70 in kidney cancer
Cure OngoingResearchers are testing a new cell therapy called ADI-270 in adults with clear cell renal cell carcinoma that has come back or stopped responding to standard treatments. ADI-270 uses engineered gamma-delta T cells that carry a chimeric receptor to seek out and attack cancer cells…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Adicet Therapeutics • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can reprogrammed immune cells take on hard-to-treat kidney cancer?
Cure PausedThis early-phase trial is testing a therapy called anti-CD70 CAR-T cells in people with advanced kidney cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The approach involves taking a patient's own immune cells, engineering them in a lab to recognize a protein called CD70 on…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Changzheng Hospital • Aim: Cure
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kidney cancer vaccine trial pulled before it began
Vaccine CancelledThis early-phase study aimed to test a new vaccine called KSD-201 in people with advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma whose cancer had stopped responding to standard treatments. The vaccine uses the patient's own immune cells to try to fight the cancer. However, the trial was…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Kousai Bio Co., Ltd. • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Can a pill that starves tumors of oxygen help fight advanced cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called belzutifan in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. Belzutifan works by blocking a protein (HIF-2α) that tumors use to survive in low-oxygen conditions. The main goal is to f…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Peloton Therapeutics, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests aggressive BP management to protect heart and kidneys in cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether intensive blood pressure management (targeting systolic BP below 120 mmHg) is better than standard care (below 140 mmHg) for patients with advanced kidney or thyroid cancer starting anti-angiogenic TKI therapy. The study enrolls 61 participants a…
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a ZAP of radiation before standard care beat back metastatic kidney cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis Phase III trial tests whether giving a highly targeted form of radiation (SAbR) before standard therapy (immunotherapy or targeted pills) helps people with kidney cancer that has spread to 2-5 spots in the body live longer. About 472 participants are randomly assigned to rec…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can spreading out radiation beat a single dose for brain tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis Phase III trial tests whether giving radiation in three smaller doses (FSRS) works better than a single large dose (SRS) for cancer that has spread to the brain. About 269 adults with lung, breast, melanoma, kidney, or gastrointestinal cancers will be randomly assigned to on…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody aims to preserve immune checkpoint while fighting cancer
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing an experimental antibody called ONC-392 in people with advanced solid tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer and melanoma. The trial gives ONC-392 alone or with pembrolizumab, an approved immunotherapy, to see what doses are safe and how the body pro…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: OncoC4, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kidney cancer: which drug combo works best after immunotherapy fails?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two different drug treatments in people with advanced kidney cancer that has spread and continued to grow despite prior immunotherapy. About 90 participants will receive either a combination of lenvatinib and everolimus or cabozantinib alone. The goal is to see w…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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No clamps, no stitches: new robotic surgery aims to save more kidney function
Disease control PausedThis study tests a new robotic surgery technique for kidney cancer that avoids clamping blood vessels and using stitches to close the kidney. The goal is to preserve as much kidney function as possible and reduce the risk of long-term kidney disease. About 59 adults with small ki…
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New CAR-T therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control PausedThis early-stage trial tests a new type of immunotherapy called CD70-targeted CAR-T cells in people with advanced solid tumors, including kidney, lung, ovarian, and thyroid cancers. The treatment involves taking a patient's own immune cells, engineering them to recognize and atta…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Chongqing Precision Biotech Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple threat: new combo aims to boost kidney cancer treatment
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a third drug (relatlimab) to a standard two-drug combination (nivolumab and ipilimumab) works better for advanced kidney cancer that hasn't been treated before. About 15 adults with stage IV clear cell kidney cancer will receive either the three-dr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Immune-Boosting drug takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called TTX-080, which blocks a protein (HLA-G) that tumors use to hide from the immune system. The study will give TTX-080 alone or combined with other cancer drugs (pembrolizumab, cetuximab, or FOLFIRI plus cetuximab) to abo…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Tizona Therapeutics, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat urinary cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a combination of two or three drugs (cabozantinib, nivolumab, and sometimes ipilimumab) in people with advanced genitourinary cancers that have spread. The main goals are to find the safest doses and understand side effects. About 152 adults with vari…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a malaria drug help fight cancer? early trial tests new combo
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests two drugs together—MK-2206 and hydroxychloroquine—in people with advanced solid tumors, melanoma, kidney, or prostate cancer. The goal is to find the safest dose and see how the combination affects cancer cell growth. About 62 participants will take b…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost immune system against hard-to-treat urinary cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests two drugs, bintrafusp alfa and PDS01ADC, alone or with targeted radiation, in 100 adults with metastatic bladder, kidney, or other non-prostate genitourinary cancers. The goal is to see if the combination can help the immune system fight cancer better…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug target Hard-to-Treat kidney and ovarian cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests an experimental drug called DS-6000a (also known as R-DXd) in people with advanced renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer) and ovarian tumors. The main goals are to find a safe dose, identify side effects, and see if the drug can shrink tumors. Participants receive …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to outsmart Hard-to-Treat kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to the standard drug cabozantinib helps people with advanced papillary kidney cancer live longer without their disease getting worse. About 200 participants will receive either cabozantinib alone or cabo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced tumors: drug trial targets untreated patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called INCB099280 in 73 people with advanced solid tumors who have not received immunotherapy before. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and to check for side effects. The study focuses on safety and how well the drug works in the short t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for tough kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the targeted therapy cabozantinib to standard immunotherapy (nivolumab and ipilimumab) helps people with advanced kidney cancer live longer. About 1,175 adults with kidney cancer that has spread will receive either the usual treatment or the usual …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug AB598 enters first human tests
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called AB598, alone or with other cancer drugs, in 40 people with advanced solid tumors like lung, bladder, or breast cancer. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. It is not yet known if the drug helps shr…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare cancers: drug targets tumor growth
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug cabozantinib in children and young adults with rare cancers like sarcomas, Wilms tumor, and others that have come back or not responded to treatment. Cabozantinib works by blocking enzymes that help tumors grow and form blood vessels. The study a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare kidney cancer: drug combo shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining two drugs—axitinib (which blocks cancer growth) and nivolumab (which helps the immune system fight cancer)—works better than nivolumab alone for a rare kidney cancer called TFE/translocation renal cell carcinoma (tRCC). The trial includes about …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an immune booster before kidney surgery keep cancer away?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding the immune-boosting drug nivolumab before and after kidney cancer surgery can prevent the cancer from coming back. About 819 patients with localized kidney cancer are randomly assigned to receive either surgery alone or surgery plus nivolum…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cell therapy takes on advanced kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called ALLO-316 for people with advanced or spreading clear cell kidney cancer who have already tried standard therapies like checkpoint inhibitors and VEGF inhibitors. The treatment uses specially designed immune cells from a donor to…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Allogene Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets rare gene fusions in multiple cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests the drug entrectinib in over 500 people with advanced solid tumors that have specific gene changes (NTRK, ROS1, or ALK fusions). The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and control the disease. Participants have various cancer types, including lu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to control advanced kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug combination (belzutifan plus palbociclib) against belzutifan alone in people with advanced clear-cell kidney cancer that has worsened after at least two prior treatments. The main goals are to check safety and find the best dose of palbociclib when use…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for advanced kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding belzutifan or quavonlimab to a standard immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) and targeted therapy (lenvatinib) works better for advanced clear cell kidney cancer. About 249 Chinese patients who haven't had prior treatment will be randomly assigned…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer patients to continue promising treatments in major extension trial
Disease control By invitation onlyThis long-term extension study offers continued access to several cancer drugs—including cabozantinib, atezolizumab, and nivolumab—for up to 5,000 patients who benefited from them in earlier Exelixis-sponsored trials. The study focuses on monitoring safety and ongoing clinical be…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Exelixis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Keytruda-Like drug tested in cancer patients after surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called HLX17, which is similar to the cancer drug Keytruda. It is for people who have had surgery for non-small cell lung cancer, melanoma, or kidney cancer. The goal is to see how the drug moves through the body, how safe it is, and how well it works …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Henlius Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cholesterol drug paired with immunotherapy shows promise for tough kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding evolocumab (a cholesterol-lowering drug) to nivolumab (an immunotherapy) can help control metastatic kidney cancer that has not responded to prior treatments. Only 10 participants are enrolled, and the main goal is to check safety and side …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced kidney cancer: Triple-Drug combo shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests if adding another drug (belzutifan or quavonlimab) to a standard two-drug treatment can help people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer live longer or stop their cancer from growing. About 1,650 adults who have not had prior treatment for advanced disease will…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink metastatic kidney tumors
Disease control OngoingThis 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…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug AB801 enters human safety testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study is testing a new drug, AB801, alone or with other treatments, in about 91 people with advanced cancers (like lung, colon, or breast cancer) that have not responded to standard therapies. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the best dose for…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise in kidney cancer fight
Disease control OngoingThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Toni Choueiri, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs shows promise for tough kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining newer immunotherapy drugs with a standard targeted therapy (axitinib) can safely control advanced kidney cancer. About 199 adults with untreated, advanced clear-cell renal cell carcinoma will receive one of three drug combinations. The main goal…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill keep kidney cancer away after surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether the drug pazopanib can delay or prevent kidney cancer from coming back in patients who have had all visible tumors removed by surgery. 129 adults with clear cell kidney cancer that had spread are randomly assigned to take either pazopanib or a pla…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug enzelkitug enters first human trials
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called enzelkitug, alone or with standard immunotherapies, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug shrinks tumors. A…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New immunotherapy cocktail aims to outsmart kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis large global trial is testing whether two experimental drugs—volrustomig (an immunotherapy) and casdatifan (a pill)—work better than the current standard immunotherapy combination for people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer. About 1,100 participants who have not had pr…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on three Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control PausedThis study tests a new treatment using specially engineered immune cells (called CAR-NK cells) from donated cord blood, given alongside chemotherapy, for people with advanced kidney cancer, mesothelioma, or bone cancer. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if it helps control …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising combo aims to ease bone pain in advanced kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a radioactive drug (radium-223) to standard treatment (cabozantinib) helps people with advanced kidney cancer that has spread to the bones. About 134 participants will receive either the combination or cabozantinib alone. The goal is to see if the …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with rare gene flaw
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called adavosertib in adults with advanced solid tumors that have a missing or broken SETD2 gene. The drug works by blocking enzymes that cancer cells need to grow. Researchers want to see if it can shrink tumors or keep them stable for at least 6 months.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced kidney cancer: experimental combo therapies under study
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing experimental combinations of drugs for people with advanced kidney cancer (clear cell type) that has gotten worse after initial treatment. The goal is to see if these combinations are safe and can shrink tumors. About 370 participants will be enrolled in thi…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kidney cancer: drug cocktails aim to shrink tumors
Disease control OngoingThis clinical trial is testing several new combinations of drugs for people with advanced kidney cancer that has spread. The study includes about 400 participants who have not had any prior treatment for their advanced disease. The goal is to see if these combinations are safe an…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation may reboot Cancer-Fighting immune drugs in spreading tumors
Disease control OngoingThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a blast of radiation make immunotherapy work better against kidney cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) to high-dose Interleukin-2 (IL-2) can improve response rates in people with metastatic renal cell carcinoma. All participants receive IL-2, and half also get two doses of SBRT to a few tumor s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Providence Health & Services • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple-Drug cocktail shows promise for rare kidney cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining three drugs (cabozantinib, nivolumab, and ipilimumab) can safely slow or shrink advanced kidney cancers that are not the common clear-cell type. About 60 adults with cancers like papillary or chromophobe RCC that have spread will receive the com…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Bradley A. McGregor, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to starve and attack tumors in advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of two drugs—pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy that helps the immune system fight cancer) and ziv-aflibercept (which cuts off blood supply to tumors)—in people with advanced solid tumors like melanoma, colorectal, ovarian, and kidney cance…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a tropical berry boost immunotherapy for kidney cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether adding camu camu, a prebiotic fruit, to standard immunotherapy (nivolumab and ipilimumab) is safe and can improve treatment for advanced kidney cancer. About 31 people with metastatic clear-cell or sarcomatoid kidney cancer will receive the co…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a lighter immunotherapy schedule keep advanced cancers in check?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is for people with advanced cancers who have already responded well to 6 months of standard immunotherapy. It compares continuing the same drugs at the usual frequency versus giving them every 3 months. The goal is to see if the reduced schedule can prevent cancer prog…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rare cancer hope: immune drug shows promise in phase 2 trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tested a drug called pembrolizumab in 157 people with rare cancers that had spread or couldn't be removed. The drug works by helping the body's immune system attack the cancer. The main goal was to see how many patients were alive and their cancer hadn't grown after 27…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail aims to shrink advanced kidney tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining three drugs—ipilimumab, nivolumab, and ciforadenant—can better control advanced kidney cancer that has spread. About 50 adults with clear cell renal cell carcinoma who have not had prior treatment will receive the combo. The main goal is to see …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kidney cancer study tests best order of targeted drugs
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at 180 people with kidney cancer that has spread. It compares six different ways to give two drugs (everolimus, bevacizumab, or pazopanib) one after the other. The goal is to see which sequence works best and is safest for controlling the cancer.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Head-to-Head drug battle for rare kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two FDA-approved drugs, cabozantinib and sunitinib, in people with a rare type of advanced kidney cancer called variant histology renal cell carcinoma. The goal is to see which drug is safer and more effective at slowing cancer growth. About 32 to 84 participa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare kidney cancer: targeted drug savolitinib faces off against standard therapy
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study compares a new drug, savolitinib, to the standard drug sunitinib in 60 people with a specific type of advanced kidney cancer called MET-driven papillary renal cell carcinoma. The goal is to see if savolitinib is better at stopping the cancer from growing and to…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an mRNA vaccine stop kidney cancer from returning?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding an experimental mRNA vaccine (V940) to standard immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) can prevent kidney cancer from coming back after surgery. About 272 people with high-risk kidney cancer will receive either the vaccine plus immunotherapy or…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive 'Smart Bomb' targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in first human test
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug that delivers a tiny amount of radiation directly to cancer cells. It is for people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, or pancreatic cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. The study will check if the drug is…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug BAY2965501 enters first human tests
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called BAY2965501, which boosts the immune system to fight cancer. It is given alone or with other drugs like pembrolizumab and chemotherapy. The study includes about 284 people with advanced solid tumors (skin, kidney, stomach, or lung can…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug tazemetostat offered to patients with rare, aggressive tumors
Disease control Expanded access (ended)This expanded access program provides tazemetostat, a drug that blocks a protein called EZH2, to adults with serious or life-threatening solid tumors that have lost the INI1 or SMARCA4 protein. Eligible patients must have tried other treatments without success and cannot join a f…
Sponsor: Epizyme, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug safety tracked over years in ongoing study
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 205 people with solid tumors who are already taking the cancer drug avelumab. Researchers want to see how safe the drug is over the long term and how long patients live or stay cancer-free. Participants continue their current treatment or are monitored after fi…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo tested for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called remzistotug, alone or with other cancer drugs, in 152 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. It is not yet known if the drug will sh…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests an experimental drug called TRK-950 in combination with several standard anti-cancer treatments for people with advanced solid tumors, including colorectal, bladder, ovarian, and other cancers. The main goal is to find safe doses and understand side effects. Part…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Toray Industries, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can a Pre-Surgery drug tame metastatic kidney cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is studying whether giving the drug sunitinib before surgery to remove a kidney can help control metastatic renal cell carcinoma. About 50 patients with kidney cancer that has spread will take sunitinib for 28 days, then have the affected kidney removed. Resear…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New drug duo aims to boost immune attack on tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called HFB200603, either alone or with the immunotherapy tislelizumab, in 83 adults with advanced solid tumors (kidney, lung, melanoma, stomach, or colon cancer). The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Re…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: HiFiBiO Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New drug combo aims to wipe out kidney cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving two drugs—nivolumab (immunotherapy) and cabozantinib (targeted therapy)—before removing the kidney can make all visible cancer disappear in people with advanced kidney cancer that has spread. About 38 adults with metastatic renal cell carcinoma wil…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mark Stein • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Zapping just a few spots: new hope for patients with worsening metastatic cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether using highly focused radiation (SBRT) on a limited number of growing cancer spots can help control the disease in patients with metastatic breast or genito-urinary cancers. Instead of switching to a new drug when some tumors start growing, doctors will ta…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancers: JANX008 enters human testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called JANX008 in about 130 adults with advanced solid tumors, including lung, kidney, head and neck, colorectal, pancreatic, and breast cancers. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Participants must have tried all sta…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Janux Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink kidney tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis 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…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost immune attack on kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding an experimental drug (PF-04518600) that boosts the immune system to the standard drug axitinib can help control advanced kidney cancer better than axitinib alone. About 62 adults whose cancer has spread and who have already tried an immune checkpoi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can simple tools help cancer survivors live healthier?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests four different tools—coaching, education, text messages, and health coaching—to help cancer survivors improve their diet, physical activity, and weight. About 350 adults who have completed treatment for several cancer types will use these tools for up to 48 weeks…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New combo aims to unleash immune system against tough ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a two-drug combination can help the immune system attack ovarian cancer that has returned after standard treatments. The drugs are E7777, which removes certain immune cells that block the body's defenses, and pembrolizumab, which reactivates cancer-fighti…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Alexander B Olawaiye, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New combo therapy tackles cancer in HIV patients
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests the safety of combining two cancer drugs, nivolumab and cabozantinib, in people with HIV who have advanced solid tumors. Only 8 participants were enrolled. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can shrink or stabilize tumors.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Could a High-Fat diet help cancer immunotherapy work better?
Disease control PausedThis early-phase trial is testing whether a ketogenic diet (low carbs, high fat) can safely help immunotherapy drugs work better in people with advanced melanoma or kidney cancer. About 60 participants will follow the diet while receiving standard immunotherapy. The main goals ar…
Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise against advanced kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, nivolumab and axitinib, in people with advanced kidney cancer. The goal is to find the safest dose and see how well the drugs shrink tumors. About 98 participants will take part, including those who have had prior treatment and those w…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New hope for rare kidney cancer: drug combo shows promise in late-stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether combining two drugs (savolitinib and durvalumab) works better than the standard drug sunitinib for people with a rare, advanced kidney cancer called papillary renal cell carcinoma that has a specific genetic change (MET-driven). About 148 adults w…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New drug duo takes on tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug (DS3201) combined with an immunotherapy (ipilimumab) in people whose prostate, bladder, or kidney cancer has spread. The main goals are to find the safest dose and see what side effects occur. About 65 participants will receive both drugs t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New combo offers hope for kidney cancer patients who stopped responding to immunotherapy
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, cadonilimab and lenvatinib, in 28 adults with advanced clear cell kidney cancer that worsened after initial immunotherapy. The goal is to see if the combo can shrink tumors or slow disease progression. Participants receive treatment un…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Kidney cancer combo aims to stop recurrence after surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding belzutifan to standard pembrolizumab after kidney cancer surgery can delay or prevent the cancer from coming back. About 1800 participants with clear cell renal cell carcinoma are randomly assigned to receive either belzutifan plus pembroli…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New hope for advanced kidney cancer: belzutifan takes on everolimus in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares the experimental drug belzutifan to the standard drug everolimus in 755 people with advanced kidney cancer that has worsened after prior treatments. The goal is to see if belzutifan can better delay cancer growth and improve survival. Participants take…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug duo takes on tough cancers: hope for advanced bladder, kidney, and melanoma patients
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new combination of two immunotherapy drugs (BGB-A445 and tislelizumab) in about 113 people with advanced bladder, kidney, or skin cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if the combo can shrink tumors and how safe it is. Participants must have already t…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take on advanced kidney and bladder tumors
Disease control OngoingThis 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…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Could a Pre-Surgery drug shrink kidney tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether the drug cabozantinib can shrink tumors in 22 people with advanced kidney cancer before they have surgery. The goal is to see if the drug reduces tumor size enough to improve surgical outcomes and delay cancer return. Participants take caboza…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Tiny study tests radiation boost to immunotherapy in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study tested whether adding low-dose radiation (brachytherapy) to standard immunotherapy could help shrink tumors in people with advanced melanoma, kidney cancer, or urothelial cancer. Only 5 participants were enrolled, and the main goal was to see how many responded t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New hope for kidney cancer: drug duo takes on tough tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares a combination of two drugs, belzutifan and lenvatinib, against the standard drug cabozantinib in 747 people with advanced kidney cancer that has worsened after initial treatment. The goal is to see if the combo can better slow cancer growth or improve …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New antibody drug takes on advanced cancers in first human trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called NTX-1088, which targets a protein on cancer cells, either alone or combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab. The study involves 90 people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The main goals are …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Nectin Therapeutics Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Breathing in a cancer fighter: inhaled IL-2 trial targets lung tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an inhaled form of interleukin-2 (IL-2), a protein that boosts the immune system, in people whose cancer has spread to the lungs. The goal is to find the best dose and see if it can shrink lung tumors. About 70 adults with cancers like melanoma, sarcoma, or kidne…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise against Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called ceralasertib, alone or with olaparib or durvalumab, in people with advanced solid tumors like kidney, bladder, pancreatic, and endometrial cancers. The goal is to see if these combinations can shrink tumors by blocking enzymes that help cancer grow.…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Rahul Aggarwal • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in shrinking advanced kidney tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving two drugs—lenvatinib and pembrolizumab—before surgery can shrink tumors in people with locally advanced kidney cancer that hasn't spread to other organs. About 18 participants will receive the combination for 12 weeks before their operation. The go…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Heat and radiation team up to fight spine cancer
Disease control OngoingThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Radiation may replace drugs for some kidney cancer patients
Disease control PausedThis phase 2 trial tests whether high-precision radiation (SBRT) can control kidney cancer that has spread to a few spots in the body. The goal is to see if radiation alone can delay or replace the need for systemic drug therapy. The study involves 123 participants and includes b…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Can surgery stop kidney cancer in its tracks?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how well surgery works for people with kidney cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. About 86 patients will have the cancer removed by a surgeon. The goal is to see if this surgery helps them live longer without the cancer coming back.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New pill shows promise for rare kidney cancer in VHL patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a daily pill called belzutifan in 50 people with VHL disease who have kidney cancer. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors. Researchers are also monitoring how long any tumor shrinkage lasts and checking for side effects.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Peloton Therapeutics, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New registry to see if freezing or burning kidney tumors works Long-Term
Disease control PausedThis 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…
Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New combo shows promise for rare kidney cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new two-drug combination (cadonilimab plus axitinib) as a first treatment for people with advanced or spread kidney cancer of rare types. About 37 participants will receive the drugs until their disease gets worse or side effects become too severe. The goal is …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hao Zeng • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New device aims to starve tumors by cutting off their blood supply
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a device called GPX that blocks blood flow to tumors or other targeted areas. About 114 adults with conditions like kidney tumors or bone tumors will receive the treatment. The goal is to see if the device is safe and works well at reaching and blocking small blo…
Sponsor: Fluidx Medical Technology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New Dual-Action drug shows promise for kidney cancer patients
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests a new medicine called AK112 (Yivoximab) for people with advanced kidney cancer that has spread. The drug works in two ways: it helps the immune system attack cancer cells and blocks blood vessels that feed tumors. About 60 participants will receive the drug every…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take on childhood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new type of cell therapy for children and young adults with solid tumors that have come back or not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, which are trained in the lab to recognize and attack multiple cancer…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Children's National Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New gel aims to stop bleeding in kidney surgery – but study never started
Disease control CancelledThis study planned to test a material called PuraBond that helps stop bleeding during robotic surgery for kidney cancer. The goal was to see if it works safely and helps the kidney heal. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled.
Sponsor: The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Smart dosing of immunotherapy combo shows promise for kidney cancer
Disease control PausedThis phase II trial tests whether adjusting doses of two drugs—pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and axitinib (Inlyta)—based on tumor response can better control advanced kidney cancer. The study aims to enroll 75 adults with clear cell renal cell carcinoma that has spread. The trial is c…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Gut bacteria booster may help kidney cancer drugs work better
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding a probiotic called CBM588 to the standard combination of cabozantinib and nivolumab can improve treatment for advanced or metastatic kidney cancer. The probiotic is designed to restore helpful gut bacteria that may help the immune …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for untreated kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two drugs, pazopanib and bevacizumab, given one after the other in people with advanced kidney cancer that has spread. The goal is to find the best dose and see how well the combination works. About 51 patients who have not had prior treatment will take part. The…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Radioactive therapy takes aim at Hard-to-Treat kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a radioactive drug called 177Lu-PSMA-617 (Pluvicto) in 24 people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer that shows a specific marker (PSMA). The drug is given by IV and aims to shrink tumors. Researchers are measuring how many patients respond and tr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New drug cocktails show promise in slowing advanced kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tested two drug combinations (lenvatinib plus everolimus or pembrolizumab) against the standard drug sunitinib in people with advanced kidney cancer. The goal was to see if the combinations could delay cancer growth better than sunitinib alone. About 1,069 adults with …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Eisai Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New study aims to help cancer survivors manage other health problems
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new way for cancer doctors and primary care doctors to work together to help cancer survivors manage other health problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. About 800 adults with certain cancers and at least one of these conditions will …
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Kidney cancer trial pulled before it even started
Disease control CancelledThis study planned to test whether adding acarbose, a drug normally used for diabetes, could improve standard immunotherapy for advanced kidney cancer. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and affected gut bacteria. However, the trial was withdrawn before enrolling any…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New drug duo aims to outsmart advanced kidney cancer
Disease control PausedThis Phase 2 trial is testing a new combination of two immunotherapy drugs, botensilimab and balstilimab, against the standard combination of ipilimumab and nivolumab for people with advanced kidney cancer that has spread. The study plans to enroll 120 patients who have not had p…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Michael B. Atkins, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Donor immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a new type of cell therapy called P-MUC1C-ALLO1 for people with advanced solid tumors (like breast, ovarian, lung, or pancreatic cancer) that have not responded to other treatments. The therapy uses donor immune cells engineered to recognize and …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Poseida Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to reignite immune attack on drug-resistant tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study is for adults with advanced lung, skin, kidney, or head-and-neck cancers that have stopped responding to standard immunotherapy. The treatment combines an immune-boosting drug injected directly into a tumor, targeted radiation, and an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab)…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Megan Daly, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New Vaccine-Immunotherapy combo targets multiple cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 trial tests a vaccine (p53MVA) that trains the immune system to attack cancer cells with a p53 mutation, given together with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda). The study includes 11 people with advanced solid tumors like lung, head and neck, liver, kidn…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New hope for kidney cancer: Two-Drug combo shows promise in phase 3 trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) works better than one drug alone (nivolumab) for people with advanced kidney cancer that has not been treated before. About 437 participants with intermediate- or poor-risk disease are in…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New combo therapy targets tough kidney cancer clots
Disease control OngoingThis study tests giving focused radiation to a tumor clot in the main vein before surgery for kidney cancer. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and helps prevent the cancer from coming back within a year. About 25 people with newly diagnosed kidney cancer and a clot in t…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Radioactive antibody plus immunotherapy shows promise in kidney cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests a combination of two drugs—nivolumab (an immunotherapy) and a radioactive antibody called 177Lu-girentuximab—in people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer that has the CAIX protein. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination shrinks…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Experimental cocktail aims to revive immune attack on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of an experimental immune booster (N-803) with standard checkpoint inhibitors in people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, bladder, or skin cancer) whose disease progressed after prior immunotherapy. The goal is to see if the combo can shrink tu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ImmunityBio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Ice treatment for kidney cancer shows promise in latest trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a device called PROSENSE™ that freezes kidney tumors to destroy them. It involves 120 adults with small kidney cancers (up to 5 cm). The goal is to see if the freezing completely covers the tumor and prevents it from coming back over 5 years. The approach is mini…
Sponsor: IceCure Medical Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New drug combo takes on advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called KFA115, either by itself or combined with the immunotherapy Keytruda (pembrolizumab), in 126 people with advanced cancers like lung, skin, kidney, and others. The main goal is to check safety and find the best dose. It is not ye…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New Dual-Action drug targets Hard-to-Treat kidney cancer
Disease control PausedThis early-stage study tests a new drug called NYM096 in people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer that has spread. The study has two parts: first, using a low dose to see if it can light up tumors on scans, and second, giving higher doses to see if it can shrink tumors and f…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New immune cell therapy trial for advanced cancers withdrawn before starting
Disease control CancelledThis early-stage trial aimed to test the safety of a new treatment called STIL101 for people with advanced pancreatic, colorectal, kidney, cervical cancer, or melanoma that has spread or cannot be removed. STIL101 is made from a patient's own immune cells taken from their tumor, …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Zap away kidney tumors without surgery? new trial tests SABR
Disease control OngoingThis 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.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Could an immunotherapy drug keep kidney cancer from returning after surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether toripalimab, an immunotherapy drug, can prevent high-risk kidney cancer from coming back after surgery to remove the kidney. About 100 participants will receive the drug every three weeks for up to a year. Researchers will track how long they…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Second Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for advanced kidney cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called belzutifan, alone or combined with lenvatinib and pembrolizumab, in 45 Chinese participants with advanced kidney cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The main goals are to check safety, how the drugs move through the body, and a…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New triple-drug combo shows promise for advanced kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a supplement called Seleno-L Methionine to two standard drugs (axitinib and pembrolizumab) is safe and effective for people with advanced or spreading clear cell kidney cancer. About 55 participants will receive the combination therapy. The goal is…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Mohammed Milhem • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Experimental immunotherapy cocktail takes on tough tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, naptumomab estafenatox and durvalumab, in 120 people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors like pancreatic, ovarian, and lung cancer. The main goal is to find a safe dose and see how the body reacts. R…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: NeoTX Therapeutics Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Robot takes the scalpel: new study tests hugo system for cancer surgeries
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how well a new robotic surgery system (Medtronic Hugo) works for urologic procedures like removing prostate, bladder, or kidney tumors. About 144 adults will have surgery with the robot, and doctors will check if the surgery is completed without switching to a…
Sponsor: Medtronic - MITG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New drug duo hopes to boost immune system against tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called HFB200301, either alone or with another drug (tislelizumab), in 72 adults with advanced solid tumors like lung, stomach, or skin cancer. The main goal is to check safety and find the best dose. Researchers will also watch for an…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: HiFiBiO Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Tiny trial tests triple threat against brain tumors from kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests whether combining two cancer drugs (cabozantinib and nivolumab) with precise radiation is safe for people with kidney cancer that has spread to the brain. Only 2 participants were enrolled, and the main goal is to see if they can tolerate the treatmen…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New Blood-Saving tactics aim to cut transfusions in kidney cancer surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests special blood-sparing techniques during surgery for advanced kidney cancer. The goal is to reduce the number of donor blood transfusions patients need. About 240 adults with large kidney tumors will be randomly assigned to receive either the blood-sparing protoco…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Experimental drug ARRY-614 paired with immunotherapy shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called ARRY-614 combined with standard immunotherapies (nivolumab or nivolumab plus ipilimumab) in people with advanced solid tumors, including lung, head and neck, kidney, and skin cancers. The first part of the trial finds the safest dose, …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Dan Zandberg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancers: ABBV-400 enters human trials
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called ABBV-400, alone or with another drug (bevacizumab), in about 520 adults with advanced solid tumors including lung, stomach, and colorectal cancers. The goal is to find the safest and most effective dose and see if it can sh…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost immune attack on hard-to-treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called NBTXR3, which is injected into tumors and activated by radiation. It is combined with an immunotherapy (anti-PD-1) to see if it can help the immune system fight advanced cancers better. The study involves about 145 people with variou…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Nanobiotix • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Could a simple shot replace IV drips for kidney cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests if a subcutaneous (under-the-skin) injection of the drug nivolumab works as well as the standard intravenous (IV) infusion for people with advanced or metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma, a type of kidney cancer. About 681 participants who have already rec…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Drug may shrink kidney tumors, allowing less invasive surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether taking the drug axitinib for 8 weeks before surgery can shrink kidney tumors in people with clear cell renal cell carcinoma. The goal is to make partial nephrectomy (removing only the tumor) possible for patients whose tumors are too complex for t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise against aggressive kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests three different immunotherapy combinations given before surgery to patients with high-risk clear cell kidney cancer. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink the tumor and reduce the risk of the cancer returning. About 69 participants will receive ei…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: The Netherlands Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New Dual-Action antibody takes on advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called SI-B003 in 60 people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or come back. The drug is a bispecific antibody designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. The main goals are to find a safe dose and check for side effect…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New drug BL-B01D1 tested in tiny early trial for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called BL-B01D1 in people with advanced urinary or other solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and get a first look at whether it might shrink tumors…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on advanced kidney cancer in new trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new treatment called AB-2100 for people with advanced or metastatic clear-cell renal cell carcinoma that has come back after standard treatments. AB-2100 is made from the patient's own immune cells, which are modified in the lab to better recognize …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Arsenal Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New combo shows promise for tough kidney cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two drugs, nivolumab and cabozantinib, together in 60 people with advanced or metastatic non-clear cell kidney cancer. The goal is to see how well the combination shrinks tumors. Participants take cabozantinib daily and receive nivolumab infusions every two weeks…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Virus and immunotherapy combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of a modified virus (VSV-IFNβ-NIS) and immunotherapy drugs (pembrolizumab or ipilimumab+nivolumab) in people with advanced solid tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer, neuroendocrine carcinoma, and renal cell carcinoma. The virus …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Vyriad, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:34 UTC
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Poop pills may prevent dangerous side effects of cancer immunotherapy
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests whether taking capsules containing processed stool from healthy donors can prevent severe immune-related side effects in people with advanced kidney cancer receiving a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (ipilimumab and nivolumab). The study involv…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:19 UTC
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New triple therapy aims to stall advanced kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding the targeted drug cabozantinib to two immunotherapies (nivolumab and ipilimumab) helps people with advanced kidney cancer live longer without their cancer growing. About 855 participants with intermediate- or poor-risk disease are randomly …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Exelixis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:06 UTC
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New Immune-Boosting drug takes on tough cancers in first human trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called AB248, which aims to boost the body's cancer-fighting immune cells. It is given alone or with the approved immunotherapy Keytruda to adults with advanced solid tumors like lung cancer, melanoma, or kidney cancer. The main g…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Asher Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:50 UTC
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Can new tracers make many cancers light up on scans?
Diagnosis OngoingThis 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…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan aims to catch kidney cancer spread that others miss
Diagnosis CancelledThis study planned to test a special PET-CT scan (68Ga-PSMA) in people newly diagnosed with advanced kidney cancer. The goal was to see if it could find small cancer spots that standard scans miss. However, the trial was withdrawn before any patients were enrolled, so no results …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New imaging tracer could spot kidney cancer without a needle
Diagnosis Expanded access (ended)This program gives patients with kidney masses access to a radioactive tracer called 89Zr-DFO-girentuximab, which is used with a PET/CT scan to detect clear cell renal cell carcinoma (a common kidney cancer) without surgery. The tracer attaches to a protein (CAIX) often found on …
Sponsor: Telix Pharmaceuticals (Innovations) Pty Limited • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New MRI method may spare kidney patients unnecessary biopsies
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether a special MRI can tell the difference between harmless and cancerous kidney growths when standard CT scans cannot see fat. About 44 adults with kidney masses that have no visible fat on CT will get this advanced MRI. The goal is to see if the MRI can iden…
Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New MRI scan could predict kidney cancer aggressiveness without a biopsy
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a new type of MRI that uses a natural substance (pyruvate) to see how active a kidney tumor is. The goal is to find out if the scan can tell the difference between harmless tumors, slow-growing cancers, and fast-growing cancers without needing a needle biopsy. Ab…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Zhen Wang, MD • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Kidney cancer scan study pulled before it even started
Diagnosis CancelledThis study aimed to see if a special PET/CT scan using a radioactive tracer called piflufolastat F 18 could better detect whether clear cell renal cell carcinoma (a type of kidney cancer) has spread. Researchers planned to enroll adults with suspected or high-risk metastatic dise…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Lantheus Medical Imaging • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Blood test may catch kidney cancer sooner, study hints
Diagnosis OngoingThis 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…
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:40 UTC
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A Pre-Surgery Tune-Up: could it help older adults recover faster?
Symptom relief OngoingThis 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 …
Sponsor: Herlev and Gentofte Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app ease the mind for kidney cancer patients?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether a smartphone app that teaches mindfulness can help people with advanced kidney cancer cope with their illness. The trial will enroll 21 patients who are already receiving immunotherapy and have moderate to high fear of their cancer returning. The mai…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ear prick therapy may slash Pre-Surgery jitters and opioid use
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a special ear acupuncture technique, called auriculotherapy, can reduce anxiety in patients awaiting kidney surgery. Sixty adults scheduled for a nephrectomy will receive either a real or placebo version of the treatment. Researchers will measure anxiety …
Sponsor: Jacques E. Chelly • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug shot preferred over IV drip in new study
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase 2 study looks at whether people with certain cancers (non-small cell lung cancer, kidney cancer, or melanoma) prefer getting the drug pembrolizumab as a quick shot under the skin instead of a longer IV infusion. About 147 participants will try both methods and then say…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Can spreading out brain radiation reduce side effects for immunotherapy patients?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at two ways to give radiation to brain tumors in people who are also receiving immunotherapy for cancers like lung, breast, kidney, or melanoma. The standard approach gives one high dose of radiation, while the experimental approach gives smaller doses over sever…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New study examines immunotherapy outcomes in american indian cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study reviews medical records of 72 American Indian patients treated with immunotherapy for cancers like lung cancer, melanoma, and kidney cancer. Researchers compare their outcomes—such as how long the cancer is controlled and side effects—to those of White patients. The go…
Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists track immune cells to unlock immunotherapy secrets in kidney and bladder cancers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how immune cells change in the blood of people with kidney or bladder cancer during immunotherapy treatment. Researchers will measure different immune cells and tumor cells in blood samples from 67 participants. The goal is to better understand how the immune …
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kidney cancer drug combo under the microscope in Real-World study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study observes 224 adults with advanced or metastatic kidney cancer who are taking cabozantinib alone or with nivolumab as their first treatment. Researchers track how often doses are reduced, paused, or stopped due to side effects in everyday medical practice. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kidney cancer drug use under the microscope in belgian study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tracks how 150 patients in Belgium use the drug cabozantinib (Cabometyx), alone or with nivolumab, for advanced or metastatic kidney cancer. It looks at real-world dosing, treatment changes, and quality of life. The goal is to understand how these treatments are actual…
Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET scan could reveal which kidney cancer patients respond to immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a special PET/CT scan that uses a radioactive tracer to see if it can predict how kidney cancer patients will respond to immunotherapy. The trial involves 46 participants with either localized or advanced kidney cancer. Researchers will compare scan results with …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: James Brugarolas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer treatment gets personal: MATCH trial tests Gene-Guided drugs
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis 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 …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny organisms may hold clues to kidney disease
Knowledge-focused PausedThis study aims to identify the bacteria and fungi living in the urinary tract of people with calcium oxalate kidney stones or kidney cancer. Researchers will compare these microbial communities to those in healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand how these tiny organ…
Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks how kidney cancer patients fare in everyday clinics
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 468 people with metastatic kidney cancer to see how their treatment and quality of life change over time in real-world clinics. Researchers will track medication adherence, symptoms, and well-being using patient questionnaires. The goal is to understand what ac…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mini GPS in a needle could help doctors hit hidden tumors
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study tests a special needle with a tiny tracking device inside, like a mini GPS, to help doctors find tumors that are hard to see on CT scans. About 3,900 adults with certain cancers or growths will have their biopsy or ablation procedure done using this smart needle. The g…
Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI model aims to predict recovery after Kidney-Sparing surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether combining CT scan images, tumor features, and patient health information can better predict how well people recover after partial nephrectomy for endophytic kidney cancer. Researchers will analyze data from 406 patients who have already had surgery to …
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Second Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kidney tumor ablation: does it destroy cancer and boost well-being?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis 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…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wheat germ supplement studied for immune boost in advanced cancer
Knowledge-focused PausedThis study looks at whether a fermented wheat germ supplement can help the immune system fight cancer better when taken with standard immunotherapy drugs. About 100 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, or melanoma) will take the supplement alongside their usual tr…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New test could predict immunotherapy success from live tumor samples
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study collects extra tumor tissue from 416 people with various cancers (bladder, kidney, colorectal, head and neck, liver, lung, skin, endometrial) during routine biopsies. The goal is to develop and train a 'live tumor diagnostic platform' that can predict whe…
Sponsor: Elephas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan technique may reveal early if kidney cancer drugs are effective
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a special type of CT scan (DCE-CT) can help doctors see if targeted therapy drugs for advanced kidney cancer are working. About 120 adults with metastatic renal cell carcinoma will get these scans before and shortly after starting treatment. The goal is t…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Scientists dig into tumor DNA to crack immunotherapy resistance
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study examines stored tumor samples from 15 people with kidney or bladder cancer who initially responded to immune checkpoint therapy but later developed new tumors. Researchers will compare the genetic and tissue features of the original and new tumors to understand how the…
Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Gene therapy safety check: 400 cancer patients monitored for years
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study is a long-term follow-up for 400 people who previously received A2 Bio gene therapy for various solid tumors, including colorectal, lung, pancreatic, and ovarian cancers. No new treatment is given; instead, researchers will track participants over time to check for del…
Sponsor: A2 Biotherapeutics Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Why are young people getting cancer? a massive study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused PausedThis 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 …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Scientists map hidden tumor diversity in rare kidney cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand why kidney tumors in people with VHL syndrome can be different from each other. Researchers will use advanced imaging, multiple biopsies, and lab-grown tumor models to map these differences. The goal is to learn more about the disease, not to test a …
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Can weekly Check-Ins improve chemo tolerability for kidney cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study explores whether having kidney cancer patients report their side effects weekly through a short survey can help doctors manage those side effects better. The surveys ask about symptoms like nausea and fatigue and are sent directly to the care team, who then follow up i…
Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New test aims to spot kidney cancer early with just a blood or urine sample
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing a new blood and urine test to see if it can find kidney cancer early and track how well treatment is working. Researchers will compare test results from healthy people, patients with early-stage kidney cancer, and patients with advanced kidney cancer. The go…
Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Blood test may predict kidney cancer drug response
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is looking at two substances in the blood, called MMP2 and MMP9, to see if they can predict how well certain drugs work for people with advanced kidney cancer. Researchers will measure these markers in 50 patients who are starting treatment with Sunitinib or Pazopanib,…
Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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AI reads CT scans to match kidney cancer patients with targeted drug
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at 500 kidney cancer patients to see if CT scans and machine learning can predict levels of a protein called HIF-2α. The goal is to better identify which patients might benefit from a targeted drug called Belzutifan, reducing unnecessary treatments and improving …
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Could fasting 14 hours a night help cancer immunotherapy work better?
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study aimed to see if limiting food intake to a 10-hour window each day (with 14 hours of nightly fasting) could improve how well immunotherapy works in people with advanced head/neck or kidney cancer. Researchers planned to track changes in gut bacteria and immune markers. …
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Experts unite to make cancer trial results easier to compare
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study brings together cancer experts to agree on standard definitions for key measurements used in cancer clinical trials, such as how long patients live without their cancer getting worse. Currently, different trials define these measurements in different ways, making it ha…
Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to predict which cancer treatments work best
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects tissue and blood samples from 156 people with advanced prostate, kidney, or bladder cancers. Researchers analyze these samples to find genetic markers that predict how well different treatments will work. Participants do not receive any experimental treatment …
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Blood test may predict immunotherapy success in lung and kidney cancers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is looking at whether changes in a blood test called tumor fraction can help predict how well immunotherapy works in people with non-small cell lung cancer or kidney cancer. About 100 adults will have blood samples taken before and during their standard treatment. The …
Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues in rare cancer shrinkage
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects blood samples from 19 people whose metastatic melanoma or kidney cancer shrank without treatment. Researchers want to study the immune system's role in this rare event. The goal is to better understand what causes spontaneous regression, which could lead to ne…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Kidney cancer surgery heart risk study pulled before starting
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study was designed to find out how often people develop hidden heart damage after kidney removal for cancer. Researchers planned to measure a blood marker of heart injury in 120 patients. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling anyone, so no results are available.
Sponsor: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:46 UTC
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New study aims to crack the code of kidney cancer treatment response
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is looking for clues in blood, tumor tissue, and CT scans to help doctors choose the best first treatment for people with metastatic clear cell kidney cancer. Researchers will analyze genetic material and imaging features from 100 patients to see if they can predict wh…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milano • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:46 UTC