Kidney cancer drug safety checked in patients with poor kidney function

NCT ID NCT07117409

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at the safety of the cancer drug nivolumab in people with metastatic kidney cancer who also have kidney failure. Researchers planned to compare side effects in 81 patients with different levels of kidney function. However, the study was terminated early, so the findings are limited.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

nivolumab

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors understand how safe nivolumab is for kidney cancer patients with poor kidney function.

What could go wrong

This is a small, terminated observational study, so it may not provide clear answers. The results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

carcinoma kidney failure renal cell carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Azienda USL IRCCS di Reggio Emilia

    Reggio Emilia, Italy