New MRI technique could spare thousands from unnecessary kidney surgery

NCT ID NCT03470285

First seen May 15, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether a detailed MRI scan (multiparametric MRI) can accurately tell the difference between benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous) small kidney tumors. About 387 adults with small kidney masses (1.5-4 cm) were scanned before surgery or biopsy. The goal was to see if the MRI could reliably identify benign tumors, so that some patients could avoid unnecessary surgery. The results could help doctors choose the best treatment—or even just monitoring—for each person.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for RENAL CANCER are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • APHM - Hôpital de la Conception

    Marseille, 13385, France

  • APHP - Henri Mondor

    Créteil, 94010, France

  • APHP - Hôpital Bichat

    Paris, France

  • APHP - Hôpital Bicêtre

    Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, 94275, France

  • APHP - Hôpital Necker

    Paris, 75743, France

  • APHP - Hôpital Tenon

    Paris, 75020, France

  • CHRU Lille

    Lille, 59000, France

  • CHU Angers

    Angers, 49933, France

  • CHU Bordeaux

    Bordeaux, 33076, France

  • CHU Lyon

    Lyon, 69444, France

  • CHU Nancy

    Nancy, 54511, France

  • CHU Nice

    Nice, 06001, France

  • CHU Rennes

    Rennes, 35033, France

  • CHU Rouen

    Rouen, 76031, France

  • CHU Strasbourg

    Strasbourg, 67091, France

  • CHU Toulouse

    Toulouse, 31062, France

  • CHU Tours

    Tours, 37044, France

  • CHU de Grenoble

    Grenoble, France

Conditions

Explore the condition pages connected to this study.