New drug shrinks kidney tumors before surgery in early trial

NCT ID NCT04022343

First seen Nov 19, 2025 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tests whether the drug cabozantinib can shrink kidney tumors before surgery in people with locally advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma. About 22 participants will receive cabozantinib before their operation. The goal is to see if the drug reduces tumor size and helps prevent cancer from coming back after surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Emory University Hospital/Winship Cancer Institute

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

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