New online tool aims to simplify kidney cancer treatment decisions

NCT ID NCT05387863

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tests a web-based decision aid for people with small kidney tumors (up to 4 cm). The tool provides personalized information about treatment options and their risks and benefits. Researchers will enroll 40 patients to see if the tool improves knowledge, satisfaction, and shared decision-making compared to a standard pamphlet.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • NYU Langone Health

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    New York, New York, 10016, United States

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What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Decision Aid Web Tool

What this could lead to

If successful, this tool could help patients and doctors make better, more personalized decisions about treating small kidney tumors.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study (40 participants) that only measures decision-making, not health outcomes. The tool may not improve actual treatment results.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

kidney cancer renal cell carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.