Kidney cancer drug study halted after just 6 patients

NCT ID NCT03846128

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aimed to see if the amount of sunitinib in the blood affects side effects and how well the drug works in people with metastatic kidney cancer. Researchers planned to collect extra blood samples during routine visits from patients starting sunitinib as their first treatment. However, the study was terminated early after enrolling only 6 participants, so the findings are very limited.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

sunitinib

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors personalize sunitinib dosing to reduce severe side effects while maintaining effectiveness.

What could go wrong

The study was terminated early with only 6 participants, so results are very limited and may not apply broadly. No new treatment was tested.

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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.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de ROUEN

    Rouen, 76031, France