Ice treatment for kidney cancer shows promise in latest trial
NCT ID NCT02399124
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This 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 minimally invasive and aims to control the disease without major surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
cryotherapy (freezing) using the PROSENSE™ device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a minimally invasive option to control kidney cancer without surgery, potentially reducing recurrence.
What could go wrong
This is a post-market data collection study, not a randomized trial, so results may not prove superiority over standard treatments. Risks include incomplete tumor freezing or complications like bleeding or infection.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Bnei Zion Medical Center
Haifa, Israel
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Shamir Medical Center
Ẕerifin, 70300, Israel