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Is watching small kidney tumors safe? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT02346435

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is for people with small kidney tumors (4 cm or less). It compares two approaches: active surveillance (regular monitoring) and immediate treatment (surgery or other procedures). The goal is to see if watching the tumor is as safe and effective as treating it right away. About 600 participants will be followed for 5 years to track survival and quality of life.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 600 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Start date

Jan 2009

Expected to finish

Jan 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

All adult patients (18-100) presenting with a clinically localized, solid renal mass (cT1a, \<=4cm).

Ages

18 to 100 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Must have a solid, enhancing renal mass ≤4cm at its greatest dimension found on incidental scanning in the last 6 months. * Age ≥ 18 and able to read, understand and sign informed consent. * Must be willing to adhere to the treatment algorithm and time constraints therein. Exclusion Criteria: * Cannot have suspicion of metastases to the kidney if any other malignancy diagnosed within two years of study entry.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

kidney cancer kidney neoplasm

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Kidney neoplasm

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Johns Hopkins Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States

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