Kidney cancer

This early-phase study tests a personalized vaccine made from unique markers in a person's kidney tumor. The vaccine is given along with two immune-boosting drugs (Poly-ICLC and ipilimumab) to see if it is safe and can train the immune system to fight the cancer. The trial includ…

This early-phase trial tests a new type of immunotherapy called CD70 CAR T cells in people with lymphoma, myeloma, and certain solid tumors (like kidney cancer and sarcomas) that have come back or not responded to standard treatments. The immune cells are modified in the lab to r…

This early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called belzutifan in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. Belzutifan works by blocking a protein (HIF-2α) that tumors use to survive in low-oxygen conditions. The main goal is to f…

This early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called TTX-080, which blocks a protein (HLA-G) that tumors use to hide from the immune system. The study will give TTX-080 alone or combined with other cancer drugs (pembrolizumab, cetuximab, or FOLFIRI plus cetuximab) to abo…

This study tests a new drug combination (belzutifan plus palbociclib) against belzutifan alone in people with advanced clear-cell kidney cancer that has worsened after at least two prior treatments. The main goals are to check safety and find the best dose of palbociclib when use…

This study tested two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in 85 adults with advanced kidney cancer that could not be removed by surgery. The goal was to see if stopping nivolumab early in those who responded well, or adding ipilimumab in those who did not, could better…

This large global trial is testing whether two experimental drugs—volrustomig (an immunotherapy) and casdatifan (a pill)—work better than the current standard immunotherapy combination for people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer. About 1,100 participants who have not had pr…

This study tests whether a precise type of radiation called SBRT can restore the effectiveness of immunotherapy drugs in people whose metastatic cancer has started to progress. About 69 adults with melanoma, lung, bladder, kidney, or head/neck cancers will receive radiation to up…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether adding stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) to high-dose Interleukin-2 (IL-2) can improve response rates in people with metastatic renal cell carcinoma. All participants receive IL-2, and half also get two doses of SBRT to a few tumor s…

This study looks at 180 people with kidney cancer that has spread. It compares six different ways to give two drugs (everolimus, bevacizumab, or pazopanib) one after the other. The goal is to see which sequence works best and is safest for controlling the cancer.

This phase 3 study compares a new drug, savolitinib, to the standard drug sunitinib in 60 people with a specific type of advanced kidney cancer called MET-driven papillary renal cell carcinoma. The goal is to see if savolitinib is better at stopping the cancer from growing and to…

This study tests a device that uses focused sound waves (histotripsy) to break apart kidney tumors without making any cuts. About 67 adults with a single small kidney mass (3 cm or less) that hasn't spread will be treated. The goal is to see if the tumors are completely gone afte…

This early-phase trial tests a new treatment called IVS-3001, which uses a patient's own immune cells (T cells) engineered to target a protein called HLA-G found on some solid tumors. The study involves 31 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard trea…

This study tests whether giving two drugs—nivolumab (immunotherapy) and cabozantinib (targeted therapy)—before removing the kidney can make all visible cancer disappear in people with advanced kidney cancer that has spread. About 38 adults with metastatic renal cell carcinoma wil…

This study tests four different tools—coaching, education, text messages, and health coaching—to help cancer survivors improve their diet, physical activity, and weight. About 350 adults who have completed treatment for several cancer types will use these tools for up to 48 weeks…

This phase 3 trial compares the experimental drug belzutifan to the standard drug everolimus in 755 people with advanced kidney cancer that has worsened after prior treatments. The goal is to see if belzutifan can better delay cancer growth and improve survival. Participants take…

This early-phase study tests a new gene therapy for people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer. Doctors take a patient's own white blood cells, modify them in the lab to better attack cancer, and return them to the body. The main goals are to check safety and see if tumors shr…

This study tests whether giving two drugs—lenvatinib and pembrolizumab—before surgery can shrink tumors in people with locally advanced kidney cancer that hasn't spread to other organs. About 18 participants will receive the combination for 12 weeks before their operation. The go…

This registry follows 750 patients with small kidney tumors who are not good candidates for surgery. They receive either cryotherapy (freezing) or radiofrequency ablation (heating) to destroy the tumor. Researchers will track survival, kidney function, and complications over time…

This study tests a new drug called 9-ING-41, given alone or with chemotherapy, in adults with cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can help control the disease. About 350 people with various advanced cancers, including…

This study planned to test a material called PuraBond that helps stop bleeding during robotic surgery for kidney cancer. The goal was to see if it works safely and helps the kidney heal. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled.

This phase 2 trial is testing a radioactive drug called 177Lu-PSMA-617 (Pluvicto) in 24 people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer that shows a specific marker (PSMA). The drug is given by IV and aims to shrink tumors. Researchers are measuring how many patients respond and tr…

This study planned to test whether adding acarbose, a drug normally used for diabetes, could improve standard immunotherapy for advanced kidney cancer. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and affected gut bacteria. However, the trial was withdrawn before enrolling any…

This phase 2 study tests a combination of two drugs—nivolumab (an immunotherapy) and a radioactive antibody called 177Lu-girentuximab—in people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer that has the CAIX protein. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination shrinks…

This early-stage trial is testing a new drug called KFA115, either by itself or combined with the immunotherapy Keytruda (pembrolizumab), in 126 people with advanced cancers like lung, skin, kidney, and others. The main goal is to check safety and find the best dose. It is not ye…

This study tests a precise, non-invasive radiation treatment called SABR for people with small kidney tumors that are growing. The goal is to stop tumor growth without surgery. Sixteen adults with tumors 5 cm or smaller are participating.

This early-phase study tests a new drug called belzutifan, alone or combined with lenvatinib and pembrolizumab, in 45 Chinese participants with advanced kidney cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The main goals are to check safety, how the drugs move through the body, and a…

This study tests two ways to remove kidney tumors using robotic surgery: one that uses stitches to close the wound and one that skips stitches. About 248 adults with early-stage kidney cancer will take part. The goal is to see if the stitch-free method is just as safe and effecti…

This study looks at how well a new robotic surgery system (Medtronic Hugo) works for urologic procedures like removing prostate, bladder, or kidney tumors. About 144 adults will have surgery with the robot, and doctors will check if the surgery is completed without switching to a…

This study tests special blood-sparing techniques during surgery for advanced kidney cancer. The goal is to reduce the number of donor blood transfusions patients need. About 240 adults with large kidney tumors will be randomly assigned to receive either the blood-sparing protoco…

This early-phase trial tests a new treatment called AB-2100 for people with advanced or metastatic clear-cell renal cell carcinoma that has come back after standard treatments. AB-2100 is made from the patient's own immune cells, which are modified in the lab to better recognize …

This study tests a surgical navigation system called RUS NE that turns CT scans into 3D models to help guide robot-assisted kidney tumor removal. Researchers will compare outcomes in 80 patients who use the system versus those who don't, looking at how much tissue is removed and …

This study tests whether a new type of PET scan using a radioactive antibody called 124I-cG250 can detect if kidney cancer is responding to targeted therapy (sunitinib or pazopanib) earlier than standard CT scans. The antibody attaches to a protein found on kidney cancer cells, m…

This study planned to test a special PET-CT scan (68Ga-PSMA) in people newly diagnosed with advanced kidney cancer. The goal was to see if it could find small cancer spots that standard scans miss. However, the trial was withdrawn before any patients were enrolled, so no results …

This study tests whether a special MRI can tell the difference between harmless and cancerous kidney growths when standard CT scans cannot see fat. About 44 adults with kidney masses that have no visible fat on CT will get this advanced MRI. The goal is to see if the MRI can iden…

This study tests whether a special type of scan called SPECT/CT can help doctors make better decisions about treating kidney tumors. The scan uses a radioactive tracer to see how tumors behave. Researchers will check if the scan changes what doctors recommend for 102 patients wit…

This study tests a new type of MRI that uses a natural substance (pyruvate) to see how active a kidney tumor is. The goal is to find out if the scan can tell the difference between harmless tumors, slow-growing cancers, and fast-growing cancers without needing a needle biopsy. Ab…

This study compares a new AI system, called COSMO, against 30 board-certified pathologists to see who can more accurately diagnose brain, lung, and kidney cancers. Both the AI and the pathologists will review the same 300 de-identified tissue images. The goal is to see if AI can …

This study aimed to see if a special PET/CT scan using a radioactive tracer called piflufolastat F 18 could better detect whether clear cell renal cell carcinoma (a type of kidney cancer) has spread. Researchers planned to enroll adults with suspected or high-risk metastatic dise…

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 th…

This trial tests whether one month of prehabilitation, including a health assessment, home exercise, and smoking cessation support, helps adults aged 65 and older recover more quickly from kidney tumor surgery. Half the participants receive this program before surgery, while the …

This study tests whether a supervised, home-based exercise program can help people with metastatic cancer who are starting oral targeted therapy. Participants are randomly assigned to either a weekly 60-minute session with a trained coach or to a booklet with exercise recommendat…

This study reviewed health records of 40,000 men in Ontario, Canada, to see if those who had kidney cancer surgery (nephrectomy) were more likely to develop a hydrocele—a fluid-filled sac in the scrotum. Researchers compared men who had laparoscopic or open surgery to similar men…

This study aims to collect and analyze genetic and clinical information from up to one million people with prostate, bladder, or kidney cancer. The goal is to better understand tumor biology and how this information can be used to improve treatment decisions and outcomes. Partici…

This study looks at whether combining CT scan images, tumor features, and patient health information can better predict how well people recover after partial nephrectomy for endophytic kidney cancer. Researchers will analyze data from 406 patients who have already had surgery to …

This study tracks people who have had or will have a procedure called ablation to destroy kidney tumors. Researchers want to see how effective the procedure is and whether it improves patients' quality of life. Participants fill out questionnaires about their health and well-bein…

This observational study collects extra tumor tissue from 416 people with various cancers (bladder, kidney, colorectal, head and neck, liver, lung, skin, endometrial) during routine biopsies. The goal is to develop and train a 'live tumor diagnostic platform' that can predict whe…

This study tests whether a special type of CT scan (DCE-CT) can help doctors see if targeted therapy drugs for advanced kidney cancer are working. About 120 adults with metastatic renal cell carcinoma will get these scans before and shortly after starting treatment. The goal is t…

This study is a long-term follow-up for 400 people who previously received A2 Bio gene therapy for various solid tumors, including colorectal, lung, pancreatic, and ovarian cancers. No new treatment is given; instead, researchers will track participants over time to check for del…

This study uses special MRI scans to look at kidney tumors in 39 people scheduled for surgery. The goal is to see if these scans can tell whether a tumor is cancerous and what type it is, as well as predict how well the kidney will work after part of it is removed. No new treatme…

This study looks at whether a 12-week survivorship program for men with advanced prostate, kidney, bladder, testicular, or penile cancer can be successfully added to their regular follow-up care. Researchers will measure how feasible and acceptable the program is using questionna…

This study examines DNA from over 21,000 cancer patients in New York to find gene changes linked to several cancers, including breast, colon, and lung. Researchers will compare these genes to those from healthy people to spot differences. The goal is to generate ideas for future …

This study is looking at two substances in the blood, called MMP2 and MMP9, to see if they can predict how well certain drugs work for people with advanced kidney cancer. Researchers will measure these markers in 50 patients who are starting treatment with Sunitinib or Pazopanib,…

This pilot study tests a new assessment tool called IA3-CP for cancer patients aged 65 and older. The tool gathers information on aging-related issues, mental health, health behaviors, and social factors to help doctors provide better, more personalized care. 35 participants are …