New drug combo aims to fight tough kidney cancers

NCT ID NCT05665361

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study tests two drugs—palbociclib (a daily pill) and sasanlimab (a monthly injection)—in people with advanced kidney cancer (clear cell or papillary type). The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. About 100 adults will take part for up to 2 years, with regular scans and blood tests to monitor progress.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Palbociclib (a pill) and sasanlimab (an injection)
What this could lead to
If it works, this combination could offer a new treatment option for people with advanced kidney cancer that hasn't responded to other therapies.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase trial with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The drugs may cause side effects or not shrink tumors as hoped.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    RECRUITING

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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