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Kidney cancer
MONDO:0002367Primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm involving the kidney.
Also known as: cancer of kidney, kidney cancer, malignant kidney neoplasm, malignant kidney tumor, malignant kidney tumour, malignant neoplasm of kidney, malignant neoplasm of the kidney, malignant renal neoplasm
3520 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 244 tagged with Kidney cancer itself.
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Renal carcinoma 85 trials · 764 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Renal cell carcinoma 611 trials · 710 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Renal pelvis carcinoma 15 trials · 22 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Kidney carcinoma in situ 0 trials Sub-types →
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Childhood malignant kidney neoplasm 0 trials · 30 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Childhood kidney cell carcinoma 21 trials
- Childhood kidney Wilms tumor 7 trials · 8 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Congenital mesoblastic nephroma 2 trials Sub-types →
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Malignant renal pelvis neoplasm 6 trials · 23 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Renal pelvis carcinoma 15 trials · 22 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Kidney Wilms tumor 9 trials · 11 incl. sub-types
8 sub-types
- Childhood kidney Wilms tumor 7 trials · 8 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Nonanaplastic kidney Wilms tumor 2 trials
- Adult kidney Wilms tumor 1 trial
- Mixed cell type kidney Wilms' tumor 1 trial
- Blastema predominant kidney Wilms tumor 0 trials
- Epithelial predominant Wilms' tumor 0 trials
- Metachronous kidney Wilms' tumor 0 trials
- Stromal predominant kidney Wilms tumor 0 trials
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Kidney sarcoma 0 trials · 8 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Rhabdoid tumor of the kidney 7 trials
- Clear cell sarcoma of kidney 2 trials
- Anaplastic sarcoma of the kidney 0 trials
- Kidney fibrosarcoma 0 trials
- Kidney leiomyosarcoma 0 trials
- Kidney liposarcoma 0 trials
- Kidney osteogenic sarcoma 0 trials
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Mesoblastic nephroma 4 trials
1 sub-type
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Graham-Boyle-Troxell syndrome 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Kidney removal after immunotherapy may offer cure for select patients
Cure Recruiting nowThis study tests whether removing the kidney after successful immunotherapy can help patients with metastatic kidney cancer stop all treatment and stay cancer-free. About 60 adults whose tumors have shrunk significantly with immunotherapy will either have surgery and stop therapy…
Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Cure
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Smart bomb for kidney cancer: imaging and radiation combo targets tough tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a two-part approach for advanced clear cell kidney cancer that has stopped responding to standard treatments. First, an imaging injection (PD-32766D) lights up cancer cells that have a specific marker (CA9). If the scan shows the marker is present, participants t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: PeptiDream Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced kidney cancer: experimental drug enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine, PF-08634404, in adults with advanced kidney cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors when used alone or with other cancer drugs. About 224 participants who have not had prior treatment for their advanced…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cell therapy trial hopes to tackle tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests SL-28, a cell therapy made from donor immune cells, in 60 people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, pancreatic, or breast cancer) that haven't responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the therapy can shrink t…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Second Life Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mushroom compound targets kidney cancer in dialysis patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a drug called orellanine, derived from a mushroom, in 75 people with advanced kidney cancer who are also on dialysis. The drug is given intravenously to see if it is safe and can shrink tumors. All participants have end-stage kidney disease and h…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Oncorena AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to slow advanced kidney cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the experimental drug casdatifan to the standard drug cabozantinib can slow cancer growth better than cabozantinib alone in people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer. About 720 adults whose cancer worsened after prior immunotherapy will receive…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tame kidney cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called HC-7366 to standard immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) can help control advanced clear cell kidney cancer. About 35 adults with stage IV disease will receive the combination. The main goal is…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat kidney cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called casdatifan (AB521) alone or combined with other cancer drugs in people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer or other solid tumors. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. About 362 participants will take part.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Electric pulses vs. pelvic tumors: a new hope when surgery fails?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether irreversible electroporation (IRE) can safely and effectively treat recurrent pelvic tumors in people who cannot have surgery, radiation, or other local treatments. IRE uses electrical pulses to destroy cancer cells without cutting or heating tissue. R…
Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can MRI-Guided radiation offer a safer way to treat kidney cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether MRI-guided radiation therapy can treat early-stage kidney cancer with fewer side effects than standard CT-based radiation. The study enrolls adults with kidney cancer who are not candidates for surgery or who decline it. Participants receive a single…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of three drugs shows promise for tough kidney cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 study is testing whether a combination of three drugs—sasanlimab, palbociclib, and axitinib—can shrink tumors or slow the growth of advanced kidney cancer. The trial will enroll 25 adults with clear cell or translocation renal cell carcinoma that has spread. Research…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Stephanie Berg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a radioactive drug that seeks out and delivers radiation directly to cancer cells with a specific protein (somatostatin receptor). It is for adults with advanced lung, kidney, head and neck, digestive tract, or adrenal gland tumors that cannot be remo…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kidney cancer? early trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug, BMS-986506, in people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer that has not responded to prior treatments. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and how well the body tolerates it. About 125 participants will take the drug alone to see…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kidney cancer: experimental drug XmAb819 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called XmAb819 in people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer that has come back or not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the best dose. About 307 participants will receive the drug int…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Xencor, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced kidney cancer: first human trial of NEO-811 begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called NEO-811 in people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer that has spread or cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to find the safest dose and see how well the drug works. About 30 participants who have already tried other treatme…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Neomorph, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill boost the immune system to fight Hard-to-Treat cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental oral drug called OATD-02 in people with advanced or metastatic colorectal, ovarian, pancreatic, or renal cell cancer. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and whether it can help the immune system attack tumors by increasing arg…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Molecure S.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to fight tough kidney cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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App helps manage side effects of kidney cancer combo therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a digital app that tracks symptoms weekly can help doctors better manage side effects in people with advanced kidney cancer taking cabozantinib and nivolumab. About 83 patients will use the app to report how they feel, and doctors can adjust treatment bas…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise against tough cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new oral drug called NXP900 in people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, kidney, or mesothelioma) that have not responded to standard treatments. The trial has two parts: first, finding the right dose, and then seeing if the drug shrinks tumors. It is a fir…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Nuvectis Pharma, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill for Hard-to-Treat cancers enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new oral drug, DEG6498, in about 100 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to find a safe dose and understand side effects. Participants take the drug once daily and are closely monitore…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Degron Therapeutics Co. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common bile acid pill shield kidneys during cancer surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), a bile acid medication, can protect kidney function in adults undergoing partial nephrectomy for kidney cancer. During surgery, blood flow to the kidney is temporarily stopped, which can cause injury. Participants take …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jinling Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a more extensive surgery keep kidney cancer from coming back?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two surgical approaches for high-risk kidney cancer: a standard limited lymph node removal versus a more thorough 'template' dissection. Researchers want to see if the more extensive surgery helps prevent cancer from returning and improves survival. About 220 …
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Second Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called KO-2806, alone or with other cancer drugs, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find safe doses and check for early signs of tumor shrinkage. About 300 participants wi…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Kura Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Prostate cancer drug shows promise for kidney cancer in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a radioactive drug, 177Lu-PSMA-617, in people with advanced kidney cancer that has spread and worsened despite standard treatments like immunotherapy and targeted therapy. The drug targets a protein called PSMA found on kidney cancer cells, delivering radiation d…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New drug MDX2001 tested in 285 patients with advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called MDX2001 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and see if it can shrink tumors. About 285 adults with various cancers like lung, breast, or colon cancer will take part. This is an ear…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: ModeX Therapeutics, An OPKO Health Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Kidney cancer trial: to cut or not to cut after immunotherapy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether removing the kidney tumor after starting immunotherapy helps people with advanced kidney cancer live longer. About 400 participants will be randomly assigned to have surgery or not. The goal is to see if delayed surgery improves overall survival compar…
Sponsor: Niels Fristrup • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take on kidney cancer in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a one-time infusion of specially engineered immune cells (CAR-NK cells) that target two proteins, CD70 and CAIX, found on kidney cancer cells. The study includes 36 adults with advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma that has worsened after standard …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Beijing Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New imaging-guided radiation aims to halt kidney cancer spread
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining a special PET scan (CAIX PET/CT) with standard therapy can better control advanced kidney cancer. About 70 adults with recurrent or metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma will receive targeted therapy and immunotherapy, plus precise radiatio…
Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New pill AUR107 enters first human tests for tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 1 trial is testing an oral drug called AUR107 in 50 adults with advanced solid tumors that have come back after prior treatment. The study aims to find a safe dose and understand how the drug moves through the body. It is the first time AUR107 is being tested in humans…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Aurigene Discovery Technologies Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Drug combo shrinks kidney cancer clots before surgery in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving two drugs (pembrolizumab and axitinib) before surgery can shrink a tumor-related blood clot in the main vein of the abdomen in people with kidney cancer. The goal is to make surgery safer and improve long-term outcomes. About 17 adults with clear c…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New pill-and-immunotherapy cocktail takes on advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called Alintegimod (7HP349) combined with two standard immunotherapies (ipilimumab and nivolumab) in people with advanced solid tumors like melanoma, lung, kidney, and liver cancers. The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose (p…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: 7 Hills Pharma, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Experimental virus therapy takes on advanced cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new treatment called VET3-TGI, a virus designed to infect and destroy cancer cells. It is being given alone or with the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to 60 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: KaliVir Immunotherapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New radiation therapy targets kidney cancer cells
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests a drug called 177Lu-TLX250, which delivers radiation directly to kidney cancer cells. It is for adults with advanced clear cell kidney cancer that has returned or spread after prior treatments. The study first finds the best dose, then compares it to stan…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Telix Pharmaceuticals (Innovations) Pty Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New hope for kidney cancer: targeted pill aims to stop tumor growth
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a daily pill called olaparib in 20 adults with advanced kidney cancer that has spread. To join, your cancer must have a specific gene change (like BAP-1 or BRCA) and you must have already tried at least one other treatment. The goal is to see if olaparib can shri…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink kidney tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether the drug casdatifan, alone or with zimberelimab, can safely shrink kidney tumors before surgery in people with clear cell renal cell carcinoma. About 32 adults with advanced or high-risk kidney cancer will receive the drugs before their plann…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New chemo cocktail aims to tame tough childhood kidney cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of five chemotherapy drugs given in a low-dose, frequent schedule (metronomic chemo) for children aged 1.5 to 17 years whose Wilms tumor has returned or not responded to at least two prior treatments. The goal is to see if this approach can stop the…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Pre-surgery boot camp may boost recovery for frail cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a comprehensive fitness and nutrition program (prehabilitation) given before major cancer surgery. It includes 148 patients with pancreatic, ovarian, kidney, or bladder cancer who are frail or pre-frail. Some patients get the program alone, others get it with che…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: The Methodist Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink kidney tumors in Late-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the experimental drug SLC-3010 to the standard drug axitinib works better than axitinib alone for people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer that has worsened after first treatment. About 78 adults will be randomly assigned to one of the two gro…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Immune cell therapy takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment called EBNK-001, made from donor immune cells (natural killer cells), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard therapies. Participants receive the cells after chemotherapy to prepare the body, along with low-dose in…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Essen Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Radiation boost may extend life in advanced kidney cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding a precise type of radiation (SABR) to standard drug therapy (targeted therapy plus immunotherapy) can help people with recurrent or metastatic kidney cancer live longer without their disease getting worse. About 300 participants will be enrolled…
Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New antibody targets FGFR1 to fight metastatic cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called OM-RCA-01, an antibody that blocks a protein called FGFR1 found on some cancer cells. About 58 adults with metastatic kidney, lung, prostate, breast, or head and neck cancers that express FGFR1 will receive the drug by IV every two weeks. The go…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Kidney Cancer Research Bureau • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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No-knife kidney cancer treatment: new study tests radiation as a cure for inoperable patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at using a high-dose, targeted radiation therapy (SBRT) to treat kidney cancer in people who are too frail or at high risk for surgery. About 53 participants will receive this non-invasive treatment, which does not require anesthesia or a hospital stay. The goal …
Sponsor: Istituto Clinico Humanitas • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New trial aims to boost survival in kidney cancer by combining radiation with drug therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase III trial is testing whether adding a precise type of radiation (SBRT) to standard drug therapy (targeted drugs and/or immunotherapy) can help people with kidney cancer that has spread to up to five spots live longer without the disease getting worse. The study will en…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New drug duo takes on Hard-to-Treat kidney cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new oral drug called HC-7366 combined with the approved drug belzutifan in about 80 adults with advanced kidney cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The main goal is to find the safest dose and check for any serious side effects. Researche…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: HiberCell, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New hope for kidney cancer: Real-World study tests vorolanib as Second-Line therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well the drug vorolanib works for people with advanced kidney cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. It is for patients who need a second treatment after their first one stopped working. The study will track how long the cancer stays under…
Sponsor: Jinling Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink advanced kidney tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug (BL-B01D1) combined with a standard targeted therapy (TKI), with or without an immunotherapy (pembrolizumab), in 260 adults with advanced kidney cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if these combinations shrink tumors and are safe. Participants m…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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MRI-Guided radiation aims to hit tumors harder, spare healthy tissue
Disease control Recruiting nowThis master trial is testing a new radiation technique called SMART, which uses MRI to guide and adapt radiation beams in real time. The goal is to deliver high doses precisely to tumors while protecting nearby organs. The study enrolls adults with various cancers (pancreas, lung…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Experimental vaccine trains body to fight advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own tumor cells or donor cells. The cells are modified and killed in the lab, then injected under the skin to train the immune system to attack the cancer. The study includes 50 adults with metastatic melan…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hadassah Medical Organization • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New study tests kidney cancer combo in patients over 70
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is looking at how older patients (70 years and older) with advanced kidney cancer handle a combination of two drugs: cabozantinib (a daily pill) and nivolumab (an IV infusion). The goal is to see how doctors actually use these drugs in real life, including starting dos…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests A2B395, a donor-derived CAR T-cell therapy designed to target cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors like colorectal, lung, or breast cancer that have lost a specific immune marker. The trial has two phases: first to …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: A2 Biotherapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:35 UTC
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No clamp, no stitch: new kidney surgery aims to save more function
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new surgical technique for removing small kidney tumors (up to 7 cm) using a robot. Instead of clamping the kidney's blood supply and stitching the wound closed, surgeons avoid clamping and use heat and special materials to stop bleeding. The goal is to preserv…
Sponsor: Shao Pengfei • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:20 UTC
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Can a Brain-Tumor dye light up kidney cancer during surgery?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether a drug called 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) can make kidney tumors glow under blue light during surgery. Adults with suspected kidney cancer take the drug by mouth before a partial nephrectomy, a procedure that removes part of the kidney. Surgeons …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Glow-in-the-dark dye could help surgeons find hidden cancers
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a medication called 5-ALA, already used in brain surgery, can make upper urinary tract tumors glow under blue light during surgery. About 10 adults with known or suspected tumors will take 5-ALA before their procedure. The goal is to see if this technique…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI may decode kidney tumors from MRI scans, avoiding biopsies
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether artificial intelligence can analyze MRI images to identify the type and aggressiveness of kidney tumors. Researchers will use scans from about 900 adults who have had surgery for kidney tumors, comparing AI predictions with the actual pathology results. T…
Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple blood draw may spot kidney cancer early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a protein called NMAP, measured in a blood sample, can help tell apart people with newly diagnosed kidney cancer from those without cancer. Researchers will compare NMAP levels in about 400 adults — half with kidney cancer and half without — to see h…
Sponsor: Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging agent aims to spot Hard-to-Find kidney cancer spread
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early study tests whether a new radioactive tracer called 111In-XYIMSR-01 can help detect clear cell kidney cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. Six adults with confirmed metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma will receive the tracer and then undergo a SPEC…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New ultrasound technique aims to spot cancer more clearly
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new ultrasound imaging method called Contrast Enhanced Super-Resolution (CESR) to see if it can better detect and tell apart cancerous and non-cancerous lesions in the breast, liver, and kidney. It involves 40 participants: 10 healthy volunteers to fine-tu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New imaging probe aims to spot kidney cancer earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new radioactive imaging agent called 68Ga/18F-CAIX-LT-BCH to see if it can better detect clear cell renal cell carcinoma, a common type of kidney cancer. The study involves 3 participants who will receive the agent and undergo a PET/CT scan. Th…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New PET scan targets hidden cancers with precision
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a special PET/CT scan that uses radioactive tracers to find cancers that have a protein called CD70 on their surface. The cancers being studied include kidney cancer, lymphoma, and nasopharyngeal cancer. About 300 adults will receive an injection of the tracer an…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New imaging could help surgeons 'Feel' kidney tumors before cutting
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether special MRI and CT scans can accurately measure the stiffness of kidney tumors. Researchers will compare these scans to standard methods in 50 adults scheduled for kidney tumor surgery. The goal is to improve 3D-printed models that help surgeons plan oper…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New imaging agent could reveal which cancers respond to immunotherapy
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis phase I/II trial tests a radioactive tracer called 64Cu-GRIP B, which targets granzyme B—a substance released by immune cells. By using PET scans, researchers hope to see immune activity in tumors and predict whether immunotherapy will work. The study involves about 91 adult…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Rahul Aggarwal • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New PET scan could outshine CT for kidney cancer staging
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study compares a special PET scan (68Ga-PSMA) with standard CT scans to see which better detects where kidney cancer has spread in 300 adults with advanced disease. Participants will receive both scans, and doctors will check if the PET scan changes treatment plans. The goal…
Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Simple blood test could spot 20 cancers before symptoms start
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a blood test that looks for DNA signals from 20 different cancers, including lung, breast, and colon cancer. Researchers will see if the test can find cancer early, detect any cancer left after treatment, and catch a relapse before it shows up on scans. The …
Sponsor: Adela, Inc • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New PET scan agent could spot kidney cancer more accurately
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new radioactive imaging agent called [18F]RCCB6 for PET/CT scans to see if it can better detect kidney cancer, especially the most common type, clear cell renal cell carcinoma. Researchers will enroll 300 adults with confirmed or suspected kidney cancer. The go…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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One scan, two checks: could a quick abdominal CT during lung screening catch kidney cancer early?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing whether it's practical to add an abdominal CT scan to the standard lung cancer screening for people aged 55-70 who have smoked. The goal is to see if this extra scan can detect kidney cancer, abdominal aortic aneurysms, and kidney stones without slowin…
Sponsor: University of Cambridge • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Home workouts via video calls could ease cancer side effects
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether cancer patients can complete a supervised exercise program from home using video calls. The program includes resistance training with dumbbells and aerobic exercise. Researchers want to see if this approach is practical and helps patients maintain functio…
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to help cancer patients stick with immunotherapy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a navigation program for cancer patients starting immunotherapy. The program helps with essential needs like food, transportation, and housing, and tracks side effects. Researchers want to see if this support helps patients continue their treatment and improves t…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to keep cancer patients on treatment by spotting side effects sooner
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests the ApricityCare program, which helps people with metastatic cancer and their doctors spot treatment side effects early. The goal is to manage these side effects quickly so patients can stay on their cancer therapy longer. About 425 adults starting systemic cance…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an ALS drug clear the fog of chemo brain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether riluzole, a drug already used for ALS, can help cancer survivors who struggle with memory, focus, and mental clarity after treatment — a condition called cancer-related cognitive impairment. Researchers will measure changes in a brain protein called BDNF …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study: Protein-Rich diet and exercise before surgery may help older cancer patients recover faster
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a high-protein nutrition plan combined with resistance exercises, started weeks before surgery and continued for 24 weeks after, can help older adults with cancer preserve their physical function. The trial enrolls Veterans aged 55 and older with certain …
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can a psoriasis drug tame Immunotherapy's harsh side effects?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether brodalumab, a drug used for autoimmune conditions like psoriasis, can safely reduce immune-related side effects caused by cancer immunotherapy. About 11 adults with advanced solid tumors who developed these side effects will receive brodalumab injec…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Brian Henick, MD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Magic mushroom therapy targets Cancer-Related anxiety in new trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single dose of NPX-5 (a psilocybin drug) combined with talk therapy can reduce severe anxiety in people who have trouble adjusting to a cancer diagnosis. About 87 adults aged 18–80 with moderate-to-severe anxiety will receive one of three doses (25 mg, …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Psyence Australia Pty Ltd • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Spinal shot vs IV drip: which helps you recover faster from robotic surgery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether a single spinal injection of morphine and bupivacaine before robotic kidney or ureter surgery leads to better recovery than an intravenous lidocaine drip during surgery. About 220 adults scheduled for robotic upper urinary tract surgery will be ra…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hans Bahlmann • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Personalized program aims to fight frailty in older cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized 6-month program for older adults being treated for bladder or kidney cancer. The program includes exercise sessions and educational workshops before and after surgery. The goal is to see if it can reduce frailty, measured by how far patients can wa…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Lying on your back vs. your side: which is safer for kidney surgery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways to position patients during robot-assisted surgery to remove small kidney tumors. One group lies on their side (standard flank position), while the other lies on their back (supine position). The goal is to see which position leads to fewer complicati…
Sponsor: Niguarda Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Poop pills for cancer side effects? new trial tests FMT for immunotherapy diarrhea
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) capsules can help people with diarrhea and colitis caused by immune checkpoint inhibitor cancer treatment. About 20 adults with melanoma or kidney cancer will receive either FMT or placebo capsules alongside their st…
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Can NSAIDs replace opioids after kidney surgery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) called ketorolac can control pain after robotic kidney surgery better than standard opioids. About 110 adults having a partial nephrectomy for kidney cancer will be randomly assigned to receive either ketorol…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:27 UTC
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Scientists hunt for gene behind rare kidney cancer syndrome
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to uncover the genetic causes of hereditary leiomyomatosis renal cell cancer (HLRCC), a condition that can lead to painful skin bumps, uterine fibroids, and kidney tumors. Researchers will study people with known or suspected HLRCC and their family members to iden…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rare gene study aims to unlock kidney cancer risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a rare inherited condition called Birt-Hogg-Dube (BHD) syndrome, which raises the risk of kidney cancer. Researchers will collect blood, saliva, and tissue samples from up to 950 participants to find the genes involved and understand how kidney tumors grow. Th…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lab-Grown tumor models could match patients to the right cancer drug
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers at University Hospital, Strasbourg, are developing 3D tumor models grown from patient tissue to study kidney, bladder, and prostate cancers. The study collects tumor samples and a small blood sample from about 100 adults with these cancers. Scientists use the blood to…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch massive tumor repository to unlock cancer secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects extra blood, urine, and tumor samples from children and adults with certain cancers to build a large tissue repository. Researchers will analyze these samples to learn more about the genetic and molecular makeup of these tumors. The goal is to support future s…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study gathers key materials to create personalized cell therapies for tough cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study collects tumor tissue and blood cells from 200 people with advanced solid tumors like colorectal, lung, and pancreatic cancers. The goal is to understand how often tumors lose a specific marker (HLA) and to store participants' own T cells for potential fu…
Sponsor: A2 Biotherapeutics Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A camera that sees invisible light could guide kidney tumor removal
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether hyperspectral imaging, a camera technique that captures hundreds of light bands invisible to the eye, can map blood flow and identify tumor types during robot-assisted partial nephrectomy. The study will enroll 60 adults with kidney tumors up to 7 …
Sponsor: University of Leipzig • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Navigating hope: study tests whether patient guides boost trial enrollment for cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares two levels of patient navigation—high-intensity versus low-intensity—to see which helps more people with prostate or kidney cancer enroll in clinical trials. About 90 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either extra support from a patient navigat…
Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging registry aims to sharpen cancer treatment precision
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will collect data from 2,000 patients in the Netherlands and France who are receiving standard, minimally invasive cancer treatments like tumor ablation or catheter-based therapies for liver, lung, kidney, or bone cancers. During these procedures, a special CT scanner …
Sponsor: Mark C Burgmans, MD PhD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists bank tumors and blood to unlock cancer secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, urine, saliva, and tissue samples from nearly 6,000 people who have or may have cancer, including rare inherited forms. The samples are stored and used for research to understand the genetic and molecular basis of cancer. No new treatment is being teste…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists track families to unlock secrets of inherited kidney cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows families with a history of inherited kidney cancer to learn more about the disease's genetic causes and how it progresses. Researchers will collect blood, tissue, and urine samples from affected individuals and their relatives. The goal is to identify new genes…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can AI outthink cancer experts? a landmark trial pits five AIs against tumor boards
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis trial asks whether five advanced AI models can match the treatment recommendations of expert tumor boards for cancer patients. Using 100 standardized synthetic cases across breast, lung, urological, digestive, and gynecological cancers, each AI and two independent tumor boar…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive cancer database aims to unlock secrets of the disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a huge registry of information and biological samples from adults with or at risk for many types of cancer, as well as healthy volunteers. Researchers will use this resource to study what causes cancer and how to better prevent, detect, and treat it. The re…
Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Live biopsy study aims to predict immunotherapy response in cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting live tumor samples from 2,000 cancer patients undergoing standard biopsies. Researchers will analyze these samples to understand how tumors respond to immunotherapy drugs outside the body. The goal is to develop a method to predict which patients will res…
Sponsor: Elephas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive kidney cancer database aims to unlock new insights
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large French registry of up to 30,000 kidney cancer patients. It collects detailed medical information and biological samples over time to support research. The goal is to better understand the disease and improve patient care, not to test a new treatment…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Blood test aims to spot hidden cancer cells in 9 tumor types
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking for certain cells in the blood of people with 9 types of advanced cancers that have spread. Researchers will take one blood sample from each of 450 participants before they start a new treatment. They will use two different lab methods to see if they can fin…
Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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500 cancer patients join quest to unlock precision medicine secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting detailed genetic and health information from 500 people with various cancers, including breast, lung, and leukemia. The goal is to create a shared database that helps researchers develop more personalized treatments. Participants provide samples and data,…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can a video replace genetic counseling for cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether an 8-minute educational video can effectively prepare cancer patients for genetic testing, compared to standard genetic counseling. Over 1,000 adults with various cancers will participate. The goal is to see if the video is acceptable and improves un…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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AI could make radiation therapy more precise by tracking tumors in real time
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is developing an AI system that tracks tumors and organs during radiation therapy without needing physical markers. Researchers will use existing patient data to train and test the AI. If it works, it could help doctors target radiation more accurately. The study invol…
Sponsor: University of Sydney • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Microchip implanted in tumors could reveal best drug for each patient
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a small implantable device that releases tiny amounts of up to 19 different cancer drugs directly into a kidney tumor. The goal is to see if the device is safe and can help predict which drug works best for each patient. About 20 adults with kidney ca…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Oliver Jonas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Cancer immunotherapy may weaken bones, new study warns
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how immunotherapy drugs (anti-PD-1) affect bone strength in people being treated for cancer. Researchers will measure bone density and blood markers over a year in 25 patients. The goal is to understand if these treatments increase fracture risk, so doctors ca…
Sponsor: Jessica Mezzanotte Sharpe • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Blood tests could make kidney cancer drugs safer and more effective
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks drug levels in the blood of 200 people with advanced kidney cancer to see if monitoring can improve how well the drugs work and reduce side effects. Researchers will also look at how the body's immune system and genes affect treatment. The goal is to find better…
Sponsor: Niels Fristrup • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New study aims to predict kidney cancer outcomes more accurately
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses data from 4,700 kidney cancer patients treated at a single hospital over 12 years. The goal is to create a new model that better predicts how the disease will progress, especially for patients with a tumor thrombus. Researchers will also test whether using this mo…
Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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DNA registry aims to unlock kidney cancer secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a registry of DNA and health information from 750 people with kidney cancer, their family members, and healthy volunteers. Researchers will use this data to better understand the genetics of kidney cancer, with the goal of improving prevention, diagnosis, a…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New study tracks complications after same-day kidney cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 50 adults with localized kidney cancer who have laparoscopic nephrectomy as an outpatient (no overnight stay). Researchers will record any complications that happen within the first month after surgery, such as pain, infection, or bleeding. The goal is to bette…
Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Patients and partners join forces to tackle fear of cancer recurrence
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at fear of cancer recurrence in people who had surgery for kidney cancer and their partners. Researchers are working with patients to create better ways to ask about and measure this fear. The goal is to improve follow-up care by understanding what matters most t…
Sponsor: Brigitta Rasmussen Villumsen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Protein level may predict immunotherapy success in four cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is observing 300 adults with kidney, bladder, lung, or liver cancer who are starting immunotherapy (PD-1/PDL-1 inhibitors). Researchers will measure a protein called Galectin-3 in the blood before each treatment to see if its level is linked to how well the therapy wor…
Sponsor: Daniel Keizman • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:04 UTC
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Is watching small kidney tumors safe? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for people with small kidney tumors (4 cm or less). It compares two approaches: active surveillance (regular monitoring) and immediate treatment (surgery or other procedures). The goal is to see if watching the tumor is as safe and effective as treating it right awa…
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Can you go back to work after urological surgery? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how urological diseases and their treatments impact patients' work life. Researchers will survey 2,000 adults admitted to a hospital in Poland, focusing on those having major cancer surgeries or stone procedures. Participants will be followed for 6 months to t…
Sponsor: Jagiellonian University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Blood in urine study aims to improve emergency care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study watches how hospitals handle patients admitted with blood in their urine (hematuria). It will track things like how long people stay in the hospital and how quickly they get a diagnosis. The goal is to find the best ways to manage this condition and create guidelines f…
Sponsor: British Urology Researchers in Surgical Training • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Scientists track Cancer's diet in real time during surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how kidney and bladder cancers use nutrients like sugar and fat to grow. Participants receive a harmless nutrient tracer during surgery or biopsy, and researchers collect blood and tissue samples to analyze cancer metabolism. The study does not change standard…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden genes behind Family-Linked blood cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the genetic causes of certain blood cancers like lymphoma, leukemia, and multiple myeloma by studying families where more than one person has the disease. Researchers will collect DNA and blood samples from up to 500 participants, including patients and th…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New CT scanner could sharpen cancer treatment precision
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new type of CT scan used during procedures to treat liver and kidney cancers. About 30 adults with tumors larger than 1.5 cm will be enrolled. The goal is to see if the scan provides clearer images and helps doctors guide treatments more accurately.
Sponsor: Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Blood test may spot kidney cancer return before scans do
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a simple blood test that finds bits of tumor DNA can help doctors monitor kidney cancer after surgery. Researchers will follow 450 people who have just been diagnosed with kidney cancer and are having surgery to remove it. The goal is to see if the blo…
Sponsor: Jinling Hospital, China • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Can pictures help surgeons talk about cancer risks?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether showing surgeons a visual decision-support tool before they meet with patients improves how they discuss risks and benefits of surgery. Up to 20 urologists and 200 patients with prostate or kidney cancer will take part. Researchers will compare conversati…
Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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New online tool aims to simplify kidney cancer treatment decisions
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a web-based decision aid for people with small kidney tumors (up to 4 cm). The tool provides personalized information about treatment options and their risks and benefits. Researchers will enroll 40 patients to see if the tool improves knowledge, satisfaction, an…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Cancer blood test research launches at princess margaret
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a large collection of blood samples from 2,500 people with or at high risk for cancer. Researchers will use these samples to study liquid biopsies, which are blood tests that may help detect cancer, track treatment response, and spot recurrence. Particip…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Hidden toll of cancer treatment: muscle loss and brain fog persist
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks 100 cancer survivors aged 18–74 to see how common muscle loss (sarcopenia) and cognitive problems ('chemo brain') are after treatment. Participants undergo physical and mental assessments. The goal is to better understand these long-term side effects and guide p…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Could a simple bladder infection spare women from unnecessary cancer scans?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at women aged 50 and older who have visible blood in their urine along with a bladder infection. Researchers want to find out if these women really need to undergo invasive tests like cystoscopy and CT scans to check for bladder or kidney cancer. By following 300…
Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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AI aims to revolutionize cancer trial enrollment for 50,000 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can help match cancer patients with the right clinical trials. Researchers will enroll up to 50,000 people with various cancers to see if the AI improves trial enrollment rates and patient outcomes. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Massive Bio, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden genes behind rare tumors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the genes of people with rare nervous system tumors called pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma. Researchers want to find the genetic changes that cause these tumors and how they affect health. Up to 2,000 patients and their family members will provide DNA sampl…
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Simple ultrasound may reveal hidden muscle loss after cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a quick ultrasound of the thigh muscle can detect muscle loss (sarcopenia) in people who have finished cancer treatment. Researchers will compare the ultrasound results with a standard whole-body scan (DEXA) in 55 adults aged 18-74 with certain cancers…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:31 UTC