New MRI scan could spare thousands from unnecessary kidney surgery

NCT ID NCT07173140

Ongoing Diagnosis Sponsor: University College, London Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether new types of MRI scans can tell the difference between aggressive and harmless kidney tumors before surgery. Currently, standard scans can find tumors but can't tell if they are dangerous. 30 adults with small kidney tumors will get an extra MRI before their planned surgery. The goal is to see if the new MRI can accurately identify which tumors need treatment, potentially avoiding unnecessary surgery for benign ones.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: MRI scan with novel sequences
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a non-invasive way to identify which kidney tumors need treatment and which can be safely monitored.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study (30 people) testing a new imaging technique. It may not prove accurate enough to replace biopsies, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

kidney cancer kidney neoplasm renal carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

KIDNEY CANCERS MRI RENAL CANCER SMALL RENAL MASS

Contacts and locations

Locations

University College London

London, United Kingdom

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