Renal cell carcinoma

This study tests a new vaccine called Modi-1, designed to train the immune system to attack cancer cells. It is given as a tiny shot into the skin using a special microneedle device. The trial includes 168 people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer, head and neck cancer, …

This 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…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether a combination of three drugs—nivolumab, ipilimumab, and cabozantinib—can help people with kidney cancer that has spread to the brain. The study will enroll 20 participants who have not had prior treatment for their brain metastases. The main …

This study tests a new drug called AU-007 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The drug is designed to help the immune system fight cancer. About 159 participants will receive AU-007 alone or with other medicines to find the safes…

This phase II trial tests whether adding precise, high-dose radiation (SABR) to the main kidney tumor improves outcomes for people with metastatic kidney cancer that cannot be surgically removed. Participants receive standard immunotherapy drugs (avelumab, axitinib, or cabozantin…

This early-phase study tests a new treatment called GCAR1, which uses a patient's own immune cells (T-cells) that have been modified to recognize and attack cancer cells carrying a specific marker (GPNMB). The study enrolls 30 adults in Canada with advanced alveolar soft part sar…

This 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…

This study tests a new drug called GI-108 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors, including lung, head and neck, pancreatic, and kidney cancers. The drug is designed to boost the immune system's ability to fight cancer. The trial will first find the safest dose, then …

This early-stage study tests a new drug called N-3C01, given alone or with an immunotherapy, in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the combination shrinks tumors. About 114 a…

This study tests experimental drug combinations for people with advanced kidney cancer (clear cell type) that came back during or within 2 years of finishing immunotherapy. About 140 participants will receive these combinations to see if they are safe and can shrink tumors. The g…

This Phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the drug zanzalintinib to belzutifan helps people with advanced kidney cancer live longer and keep the cancer from growing. About 758 participants who have already tried standard treatments will receive either the combination or belzut…

Researchers are testing whether giving lenvatinib and pembrolizumab before surgery can shrink advanced kidney cancer and the tumor clot that extends into the main vein from the kidney. The trial enrolls 30 adults with stage III or IV renal cell carcinoma and a level II to IV infe…

This Phase 2 trial tests whether combining pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) with aldesleukin (IL-2) can shrink tumors in people with advanced melanoma or kidney cancer that hasn't responded to prior treatments. About 78 adults will receive two cycles of the combo in the hospital,…

This phase II trial is testing whether a combination of three drugs—cabozantinib, nivolumab, and ipilimumab—can shrink or slow the growth of rare genitourinary cancers that have spread. About 314 adults with these uncommon tumors will receive the drugs. The goal is to see if the …

This study tests an oral drug called NEO212 in people with specific brain tumors (astrocytoma, glioblastoma) or cancers that have spread to the brain. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it helps control tumor growth. About 134 adults will take NEO212 alone or with sta…

This early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called INCA036873 in about 280 adults with advanced solid tumors or certain blood cancers that have worsened after standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Participants receive the drug throug…

Researchers are testing two experimental oral drugs, TT-10 and TT-4, in adults with advanced solid tumors such as kidney, prostate, and lung cancers that have worsened after standard treatment or cannot receive it. The drugs block adenosine receptors, which tumors use to quiet th…

This study is testing a new experimental drug called GI-101, given alone or with pembrolizumab or lenvatinib, in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors (cancers that have spread). The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink or control tumors. About 317 adults w…

This study tests a new drug called pumitamig, alone or combined with ipilimumab or cabozantinib, in 254 people with advanced kidney cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors. Participants must have a confirmed diagnosis…

This pilot phase II trial tests whether giving two immunotherapy drugs, botensilimab and balstilimab, before surgery is safe and feasible for patients with high-risk clear cell kidney cancer that hasn't spread. Sixteen participants will receive the drugs and then undergo surgery …

This early-stage trial tests a new drug, REGN15505, alone or with other drugs, in adults with advanced prostate or kidney cancer that has spread. The goal is to help the immune system attack cancer cells. About 265 participants will be enrolled to check safety, side effects, and …

This 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…

This early-phase trial is testing a new experimental drug, BNT317, in 39 people with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard treatment options. The main goal is to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see how the body handles it. It is too soon to know if …

This early-stage study tests a new drug called NPX372 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to help the body's immune cells recognize and attack cancer cells. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and fin…

This phase 2 trial is testing a combination of two drugs, zanzalintinib and nivolumab, given before surgery to people with advanced kidney cancer that is hard to remove. The goal is to shrink the tumor enough so that surgery becomes possible. About 69 participants will receive th…

This study tests three different drug combinations in 120 people with advanced kidney cancer that has spread. The goal is to see which combination works best to shrink tumors. Participants will receive either a new two-drug or three-drug combination, or a standard two-drug therap…

This trial tests whether personalized pharmacological counselling can help manage side effects of the kidney cancer drug cabozantinib. The approach combines blood level monitoring, genetic testing, and drug interaction checks to tailor dosing. Researchers will compare treatment i…

This extension study follows people with von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease or advanced solid tumors who are already taking belzutifan in another trial. The goal is to see how long they live and how safe the drug is over the long term. About 450 participants will take belzutifan by …

This early-stage study tests a new drug called MK-4884 in about 120 people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors (colorectal, kidney, lung, or bile duct cancer). The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. Researchers will monitor side effects and how …

This phase 2 trial is testing whether a combination of three drugs—bevacizumab, erlotinib, and atezolizumab—can safely shrink or stabilize advanced kidney cancer in people with hereditary leiomyomatosis and renal cell cancer (HLRCC) or sporadic papillary renal cell cancer. The dr…

This study tests whether adding tivozanib to the standard immunotherapy pembrolizumab works better than pembrolizumab alone to keep kidney cancer from returning after surgery. About 1040 adults with high-risk clear cell renal cell carcinoma will take part. The goal is to see if t…

This study tests a new way to deliver radiation therapy for people with lung cancer, melanoma, or kidney cancer that has started to grow again in a few spots despite treatment. The approach uses a PET scan to find the most active parts of the tumor and delivers a higher radiation…

This study tests whether taking cabozantinib in a pattern that skips some days can keep the same drug levels in the body as the standard daily dose. It involves 34 adults with advanced kidney cancer who are already on a stable dose. Participants will try both the standard and the…

This 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.

This early-phase study tests a new drug called JNJ-87890387 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The drug is designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. The main goals are to find a safe dose and to check for side effects. About …

This early-phase study tests an experimental drug called JNJ-89862175 in people with advanced solid tumors (lung, kidney, ovarian, or uterine cancers that have spread). The drug is designed to deliver a toxic payload directly to cancer cells. The main goals are to find a safe dos…

This study explores whether adding high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to standard immunotherapy (nivolumab plus ipilimumab) helps patients with advanced kidney cancer. Thirty participants are randomly assigned to either a supervised exercise program or usual care. Researcher…

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called QXL138AM in about 100 people with advanced solid tumors (like ovarian, pancreatic, or lung cancer) or multiple myeloma. The drug is designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. The main goal is to check safety and find the…

This study is testing the drug T-DXd (Enhertu) in 100 adults with advanced HER2-positive solid tumors who have already tried other treatments and have no good options left. The goal is to see how well the drug works in real-world settings, including how many patients respond and …

This study tests the safety and effectiveness of a treatment called radioembolization for people with early stage kidney cancer. Tiny glass spheres containing radioactive yttrium-90 are injected into the artery feeding the tumor to destroy it from inside. The trial will enroll 25…

This early-stage study tests a new drug called HH160 in about 56 adults with advanced solid tumors (cancers that have spread). The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see if the drug shrinks tumors. Participants will receive HH160 alone or with other cancer tr…

This 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…

This 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…

This study tests a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own tumor proteins, given alone or with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and helps the immune system attack advanced solid tumors. About 132 people with various advanc…

This Phase 2 trial tests the drug ivonescimab in 40 people with advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma that has worsened after prior treatment. The goal is to see if the drug can help control the cancer and to monitor any side effects. Participants receive ivonescimab by IV inf…

This trial compares two weight-loss approaches—daily calorie restriction versus 5:2 intermittent fasting—in people with small kidney tumors who are being monitored rather than treated immediately. The goal is to see which program helps patients lose more weight and whether that m…

This study tests whether giving belzutifan alone, pembrolizumab alone, or both together before kidney surgery can help control advanced clear cell kidney cancer. About 10 people with locally advanced disease will receive the drugs before partial or total kidney removal. The main …

This study tests whether analyzing the genes of a kidney tumor can help doctors pick the best drug combination for each patient. Participants with advanced or metastatic clear cell kidney cancer will receive either two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab plus ipilimumab) or one immuno…

This study tests an experimental oral drug called VMD-102 in people with advanced solid tumors, including liver, lung, kidney, skin (uveal melanoma), and colorectal cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug works by blocking a specific protein (PKC epsilon)…

This study tests a new drug, AZD6750, that helps the immune system fight cancer. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors like melanoma, lung, or breast cancer that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it shrinks tumors when us…

This early-stage trial is testing a new oral drug called DCC-2812 in 60 people with advanced kidney, bladder, or prostate cancers that have spread. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose, while also looking for signs that the drug can shrink tumors. It is a fi…

This early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called SIM0505 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and check for any early signs that the drug shrinks tumors. About 414 participants will re…

This study tests a new drug called BMS-986340, alone or with other cancer treatments, in people with advanced solid tumors like lung, colon, or breast cancer. The goal is to find safe doses and check for side effects. About 1,100 adults with tumors that have worsened after standa…

This early-phase trial is testing an experimental oral drug called GIM-531, alone or with an immunotherapy (anti-PD-1), in 117 adults with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe, tolerable, and can help th…

This study tests a new treatment for adults with certain cancers (pancreatic, kidney, breast, melanoma, or ovarian) that have a protein called CD70. Doctors take a sample of your blood, modify your white blood cells in a lab to recognize and attack CD70, and then give them back t…

This early-phase trial is testing whether giving the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) alone or with lenvatinib (Lenvima) before and after kidney cancer surgery can strengthen the immune system's attack on the tumor. About 30 adults with high-risk kidney cancer will rec…

This study is testing a new way to find and treat several types of advanced solid tumors, including kidney, pancreatic, and colorectal cancers. It uses a special radioactive compound that attaches to a protein found on these cancer cells. The study has multiple parts: first, to s…

This 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…

This early-stage study tests a new drug called JL19001 in people with advanced solid tumors or a type of lymphoma that has come back or not responded to treatment. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. About 14 participants will receive the drug as a sh…

This study tests a new combination of drugs (SHR-8068, adebrelimab, and others) in about 139 people with advanced kidney cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and can shrink tumors. Participants will receive the drugs …

This early-phase trial tests MGC026, a biologic drug given by IV, in 250 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then expanding to see if the drug shrinks tumors. Participants receive u…

This trial is testing an investigational drug called ARV-6723, given as a pill, in people with advanced solid tumors. The drug is designed to help the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells. The study will test ARV-6723 alone and in combination with pembrolizumab, an imm…

This study tests a new drug called zanzalintinib, alone or with other immune-boosting drugs, in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to find safe doses and see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth.…

This study tests a drug called ivonescimab given before surgery for high-risk kidney cancer that hasn't spread. The drug helps the immune system attack cancer and may also block blood vessel growth to tumors. About 31 people with clear cell kidney cancer will receive the drug bef…

This Phase 1 trial tests IDOV-Immune, a genetically engineered virus designed to infect and destroy cancer cells while boosting the immune system. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors (like colorectal, pancreatic, or lung cancer) that have not responded to standard treatme…

This 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…

This 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…

This study tests whether altering gut bacteria can restore the effectiveness of immunotherapy in people with advanced kidney cancer. About 33 adults will receive a bowel cleanse, a live bacterial supplement, and then a combination of immunotherapy drugs. The goal is to see if thi…

This study tests whether a combination of two oral drugs, belzutifan and zanzalintinib, works better than the current standard drug cabozantinib for people with advanced kidney cancer that has come back after prior treatment. About 904 participants will be randomly assigned to on…

This early-phase study tests a new drug (PLN-101095) alone or with pembrolizumab in adults whose advanced solid tumors have stopped responding to standard immunotherapy. About 124 participants will receive the treatment to check safety and early signs of tumor shrinkage. The goal…

This study tests whether adding inulin gel, a fiber supplement, to standard immunotherapy drugs (ipilimumab and nivolumab) can help control advanced kidney cancer. About 55 adults with metastatic or locally advanced clear cell or sarcomatoid kidney cancer will take part. Research…

This early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called CTX-10726 in about 70 people with advanced gastroesophageal, liver, endometrial, or kidney cancers that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Participants …

This 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…

This early-phase trial is testing whether adding sitagliptin, a diabetes drug, to the immunotherapy pembrolizumab is safe and can help people with advanced kidney cancer or melanoma whose cancer has stopped responding to standard treatment. The study will first find the safest do…

This study tests a combination of three drugs (177Lu girentuximab, cabozantinib, and nivolumab) in people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer who have not had prior treatment. The goal is to see if the combination can control the cancer and to check for side effects. About 100…

This early-phase trial is testing a new treatment called LNK001 for people with advanced or metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma (a type of kidney cancer) that has not responded to standard treatments. LNK001 is a type of immunotherapy where a patient's own immune cells are…

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 …

This early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called INBRX-106, alone or combined with the immunotherapy Keytruda, in people with advanced solid tumors (including lung, head and neck, melanoma, and others) that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goa…

This early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called BMS-986488, alone or combined with other cancer drugs, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. About 437 adults w…

This Phase II trial is testing whether a different dosing schedule of the drug cabozantinib can reduce side effects while still controlling cancer growth. It includes people with advanced kidney cancer (clear cell or non-clear cell) and neuroendocrine tumors (including carcinoid)…

This phase 2 trial tests a new drug called zanzalintinib, taken as a pill, combined with a bone-strengthening agent for people with advanced kidney cancer that has spread to the bones. The study enrolls 20 participants whose cancer has worsened after 1–3 prior treatments, includi…

This early-phase trial tests a wearable device that creates electric fields (tumor treating fields) combined with either cabozantinib or nab-paclitaxel and atezolizumab in 43 people with advanced solid tumors in the abdomen or chest. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if…

This study tests whether adding 1 year of pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy drug) after radiation therapy can better control kidney cancer that has spread to a few spots. About 144 people with this type of cancer will take part. The main goal is to see if the combination is safe an…

This early-phase trial tests whether adding a live bacteria supplement (EXL01) to standard immunotherapy (nivolumab and ipilimumab) is safe and more effective for people with metastatic kidney cancer. About 33 participants will receive either the immunotherapy alone or with the s…

This 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…

This study tests a new drug called REGN5678, given alone or with another drug (cemiplimab), in men with advanced prostate cancer that no longer responds to hormone therapy. The goal is to see if the combination can safely shrink tumors by helping the immune system attack cancer c…

This study tests a combination of two treatments for people with localized clear cell kidney cancer that can be surgically removed. The first is a personalized vaccine made from the patient's own immune cells, designed to target proteins found on tumor blood vessels. The second i…

This study tests whether adding an experimental cell therapy called IBR854 to the standard drug pazopanib works better than pazopanib alone for advanced kidney cancer. About 30 adults with untreated advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma will take part. The goal is to see if th…

This phase 1 trial tests a new drug called AWT020, given alone or with other cancer treatments, in people with advanced solid tumors such as non-small cell lung cancer, colorectal cancer, kidney cancer, and melanoma. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best do…

This early-phase trial tests a new treatment for advanced kidney cancer that has spread. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified in a lab to better recognize and attack cancer cells. The study will enroll 18 adults and focus on safety and finding the right dose, w…

This study tests whether adding targeted radiation or heat-based ablation to ongoing drug therapy can control genitourinary cancers (prostate, bladder, or kidney) that have started growing in only a few new areas. Participants continue their current systemic treatment while recei…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether adding common diabetes drugs (metformin or rosiglitazone) to standard immunotherapy (nivolumab or pembrolizumab) can improve treatment for several advanced solid tumors, including melanoma, lung cancer, and liver cancer. About 72 participants…

This study tests whether combining two oral drugs, abemaciclib and cabozantinib, is safe and effective for people with advanced clear cell or translocation kidney cancer that has already been treated with immunotherapy. The trial has two phases: first, finding the best dose with …

This 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 …

This early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called SAR445877, alone or with other cancer drugs, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and second, checking if the drug shrinks tumors. …

This study tests whether the immunotherapy drug toripalimab can prevent kidney cancer from coming back in high-risk patients who have had their kidney removed. Researchers will also check if a blood test for minimal residual disease (MRD) can predict which patients benefit most. …

This early-stage trial is testing a new drug called AB821 in 50 adults with advanced melanoma or other solid tumors that respond to immune therapies. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Participants receive AB821 by IV every 2 or 3 weeks for up to two years.

This study looks at whether getting standard immunotherapy in the morning (before 11 am) or afternoon (after 12 pm) changes how well it fights advanced or metastatic solid tumors. Researchers think the body's internal clock (circadian rhythm) might affect immune activity. About 1…

This phase 3 trial tests whether adding a live biotherapy called MO-03 to standard immunotherapy can help control advanced or metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma. MO-03 is designed to improve gut health, which may make immunotherapy work better. About 718 participants will…

This early-stage trial is testing an experimental oral drug called EXS74539 (REC-4539) in about 40 people with various solid tumors, including lung, prostate, ovarian, and breast cancers. The main goal is to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see how the body proce…

This 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…

This phase 2 trial tests whether adding a live bacteria product called CBM588 to the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab can help prevent kidney cancer from coming back after surgery. About 62 adults with high-risk clear cell or sarcomatoid kidney cancer will receive either pembroli…

This phase 2 trial tests whether adding a lab-modified virus (VSV-IFNβ-NIS) to standard immunotherapy drugs (ipilimumab and nivolumab) can shrink tumors in people with advanced or metastatic clear cell kidney cancer. The virus is designed to kill cancer cells without harming norm…

This early-phase trial is testing an experimental oral drug called ABBV-CLS-484, either alone or combined with other cancer treatments, in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The study aims to find safe and tolerable doses and to se…

This study is testing a non-invasive radiation treatment called SABR for people with kidney tumors who are not good candidates for surgery. The goal is to control the tumor while keeping the kidneys working well. About 90 participants will receive high-dose radiation and be follo…

This phase 2 trial tests whether the drug belzutifan can control metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma in people who are currently just being watched (active surveillance). Researchers will compare belzutifan to continued observation in 78 adults with slow-growing disease wh…

This Phase 2 trial is testing whether combining two drugs, tivozanib and nivolumab, can help control advanced non-clear cell kidney cancer. About 48 adults with this rare cancer type will receive the drugs to see how safe they are and whether they shrink or slow tumor growth. The…

This study tests a new drug called zanzalintinib, either alone or with an immunotherapy (nivolumab), in people with advanced kidney cancer that got worse after standard adjuvant therapy. About 70 adults will take part. The goal is to see if the drug shrinks tumors and is safe.

This phase 2 trial is testing whether giving two drugs—toripalimab and lenvatinib—before and after surgery can improve outcomes for people with clear cell renal cell carcinoma. The study enrolls 75 patients with different stages of kidney cancer. Participants receive the drugs fo…

This early-phase trial tests a new drug, UCB4594, in people with advanced solid tumors that haven't responded to standard treatments. The drug is a monoclonal antibody that targets a protein called HLA-G on cancer cells, potentially helping the immune system attack them. The stud…

This Phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called veonetinib (AL8326) in 80 adults with advanced small cell lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, or renal cell carcinoma who have already tried at least one prior treatment. The study aims to find the best dose and see if the drug ca…

This 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…

This study tests an experimental drug called REGN10597, alone or with another drug (cemiplimab), in people with advanced solid tumors like melanoma and kidney cancer. The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and can shrink tumors. About 240 participants will receive the drug i…

This study is testing a precise type of radiation, called SBRT, for people with kidney cancer that cannot be removed with surgery. The treatment aims to control the tumor while limiting damage to healthy tissue. Researchers will track tumor control and quality of life in 70 parti…

This 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 …

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This study tests a new way to deliver radiation to kidney tumors using advanced imaging to better target the cancer while avoiding healthy tissue. About 40 adults with non-spread kidney cancer will receive this tailored radiotherapy. The goal is to reduce damage to the kidney and…

This 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 …

This early-phase trial is testing a new antibody drug called ZM008, first by itself and then together with another drug (toripalimab), in people with advanced solid tumors like lung, head and neck, and pancreatic cancers. The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the combinat…

This study tests a precise type of radiation called proton beam therapy for people with kidney cancer who cannot have surgery. The goal is to see how well it controls the tumor and how it affects kidney function. About 20 adults with early-stage kidney cancer will receive a few t…

This 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…

This 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…

This study tests whether adding bicalutamide (a prostate cancer drug) to sunitinib (a standard kidney cancer drug) can help people whose kidney cancer has stopped responding to other targeted therapies. The trial will enroll 28 adults with advanced renal cell carcinoma. Researche…

This study is testing whether combining two drugs—Envafolimab (an immunotherapy injection) and Lenvatinib (a daily pill)—can shrink tumors in people with advanced solid cancers like lung, kidney, and liver cancer. About 170 adults whose cancer has worsened after standard treatmen…

This study tests a procedure called EUS-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for solid tumors in the stomach, liver, kidney, or adrenal glands. It involves using an endoscope to insert a needle that heats and destroys tumor tissue. The study will enroll 30 adults who cannot have …

This 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…

This Phase 3 trial tests whether giving a combination of axitinib (a targeted therapy) and toripalimab (an immunotherapy) before surgery can help prevent kidney cancer from returning in high-risk patients. About 298 participants will either receive the drug combo followed by surg…

This 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…

This pilot study is testing whether giving two immunotherapy drugs, cemiplimab and fianlimab, before kidney cancer surgery is safe and practical. Ten people with locally advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma will receive the drugs before their planned nephrectomy. The main goa…

This study tests two immunotherapy drugs, cemiplimab and fianlimab, given after targeted radiation for kidney cancer that has spread to a few spots in the body. The goal is to see if adding fianlimab helps control the cancer longer than cemiplimab alone. About 72 adults with clea…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (QL1706) and a targeted therapy (lenvatinib) can shrink kidney tumors before surgery. The goal is to make partial nephrectomy (removing only the tumor) possible for patients whose tumors are currently …

This study combines a special type of radiation (PULSAR) with immunotherapy drugs to treat metastatic cancers in the abdomen and pelvis, including liver, kidney, and bladder cancers. About 103 participants will receive the treatment to see if it is safe and helps control the dise…

This study tests whether giving two drugs (pucotenlimab and vorolanib) before surgery can shrink kidney tumors enough to allow partial kidney removal instead of full removal. It includes 21 adults with high-risk clear cell renal cancer who need surgery but have tumors that make k…

This 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…

This early-phase trial tests a new drug called Sapu003, given with or without exemestane, in adults with advanced cancers that respond to mTOR pathways—including certain breast, kidney, liver, and neuroendocrine tumors. The main goal is to find the safest dose and check for side …

This 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…

This 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 …

This 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…

This 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…

This early-phase trial is testing whether combining two drugs—retifanlimab and ruxolitinib—can safely help people with advanced lung or kidney cancer whose disease has progressed after prior immunotherapy. About 40 participants will take ruxolitinib pills twice daily and receive …

This study tests whether high-dose, precise radiation (stereotactic radiotherapy) can control a few growing kidney cancer spots while the rest of the disease is stable on current medication. About 77 people with metastatic kidney cancer whose tumors are progressing in only a few …

This study tests if cooling the kidney with ice slush during robot-assisted partial nephrectomy helps the kidney recover from the temporary lack of blood flow. About 310 adults with kidney cancer will take part. The goal is to see if cold ischemia improves kidney function after s…

This study tests a new tablet called ABP1011T in people with advanced solid tumors, including small cell lung cancer and others like esophageal or bladder cancer. Participants take one pill daily in 21-day cycles. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and how safe it i…

This study tests an experimental drug, YL205, in 252 people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The drug is given by IV every three weeks. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if it helps shrink tumors. This is …

This study tests whether using a low-sodium, potassium-enriched salt substitute instead of regular salt can help protect kidney function in people who have had surgery for a kidney tumor. Two hundred adults who had a partial or full kidney removal will either use the salt substit…

This early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called ADU-1805, alone or combined with the immunotherapy Keytruda, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. About 130 pa…

This 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…

This study tests whether precisely targeted radiation can control kidney cancer that has started growing in a few spots while a patient is on immunotherapy. About 30 adults with metastatic renal cell carcinoma will receive radiation to up to 5 progressing tumors and continue thei…

This early-phase study tests a new drug called LB-LR1109 in people with advanced solid tumors like lung, kidney, head and neck, bladder, or skin cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The study first gives the drug alone, then in combination with another cancer dru…

This study tests a drug called alectinib, already approved for some lung cancers, in people with rare cancers that have a specific genetic change called ALK. About 30 adults, teens, and children with ALK-positive cancers will receive alectinib to see if it shrinks tumors or stops…

This 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…

This study tests whether adding an immune-boosting drug (IMSA101) and targeted radiation to standard immunotherapy can help control metastatic kidney cancer that has started to grow again. About 15 adults with clear cell kidney cancer that has progressed in up to 5 spots will rec…

This study is for people with high-risk kidney cancer that has been surgically removed. It uses a blood test to look for tiny bits of cancer DNA (molecular residual disease). If no DNA is found, patients skip standard immunotherapy (pembrolizumab); if DNA is found, they receive i…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether a higher dose (80 mg) of the drug cabozantinib can help people with advanced kidney cancer whose disease has worsened while on the standard dose. About 18 participants will receive the higher dose daily. The main goal is to see how long the c…

This study compares two stitching methods used during robot-assisted kidney cancer surgery to see which one better preserves kidney function and reduces blood loss. About 80 adults with kidney cancer will be randomly assigned to receive either a simpler stitch (medullary-only) or…

This 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…

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called NN3201 in people with advanced cancers that have a specific marker called c-Kit. The drug is designed to deliver a chemotherapy agent directly to cancer cells, potentially killing them while sparing healthy tissue. The study will enr…

This phase 2 trial tests a three-part approach for advanced kidney cancer: first, a procedure to block blood flow to the tumor, then two drugs (toripalimab and axitinib) before surgery, followed by more toripalimab after surgery. The goal is to see if this makes surgery more succ…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether PET/CT scans can safely guide treatment pauses in people with advanced kidney cancer. Participants who have responded well to at least 12 months of standard therapy (immunotherapy plus targeted drugs) will stop treatment and be monitored with…

This study tests the drug belzutifan in 100 people with von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) syndrome, a genetic condition that causes tumors in various organs. Researchers will track how well the drug shrinks tumors and how long it takes for the disease to progress, while also monitoring sid…

This phase 2 trial is testing two drugs—pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and enfortumab vedotin (Padcev)—in people with rare kidney cancers called collecting duct carcinoma and renal medullary carcinoma. About 23 patients with advanced or metastatic disease will receive the combination f…

This phase III trial is testing whether adding surgery to remove the kidney (nephrectomy) to standard immunotherapy drugs helps people with kidney cancer that has spread live longer. About 364 participants will either receive immunotherapy alone or immunotherapy plus surgery. The…

This 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 …

This 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…

This phase 2 trial is testing a combination of high-dose and low-dose radiotherapy, plus an immunotherapy drug, in 35 people with kidney cancer that got worse after prior immunotherapy. The goal is to see if this approach can control the disease and how safe it is. Participants w…

Researchers 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 …

Researchers are testing a radioactive tracer called 18F-NY104 to see how well it detects kidney cancer and other tumors that carry a protein called CAIX. About 120 people with known or suspected kidney cancer, or other CAIX-positive cancers, will receive an injection of the trace…

The ORACLE study watches people who have finished treatment for early-stage solid tumors, such as lung, breast, colon, and pancreatic cancers. Researchers want to see if a blood test called Guardant Reveal can find tiny traces of tumor DNA that might signal the cancer is coming b…

This 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…

This study is testing whether a combined PET and MRI scan (PET/MR) can better tell apart aggressive kidney cancers from slow-growing or harmless tumors. About 97 adults with a suspicious kidney mass will receive the scan during their regular MRI appointment. Researchers hope this…

This 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…

This phase 1 trial is testing whether a new imaging tracer called 18F-TRX can safely and effectively detect solid tumors using PET scans. The tracer targets unstable iron levels, which are often elevated in cancerous tissue. Adults with advanced solid tumors, including certain pr…

This 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…

This Phase II trial tests whether a special PET/CT scan using a radioactive tracer called 89Zr-DFO-girentuximab can find recurrent clear cell renal cell carcinoma after surgery better than standard contrast-enhanced CT. The tracer attaches to a protein (CAIX) on kidney cancer cel…

This study is testing a new imaging agent called 18F-T2, which is designed to highlight tumors that produce a protein called CAIX. About 200 adults with various cancers (like kidney, lung, or breast cancer) will receive an injection of 18F-T2 and then undergo a PET/CT scan. The g…

This 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…

This study is testing a new, non-invasive urine test to detect clear cell renal cell carcinoma, a common type of kidney cancer. Currently, diagnosis often requires expensive imaging or a painful biopsy. Researchers are looking for tiny particles called exosomes in urine that are …

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This study looks at whether a special type of ultrasound (contrast-enhanced ultrasound, or CEUS) can better find kidney cancer that has returned after a procedure called ablation. About 210 adults who had cryotherapy or microwave therapy for kidney cancer will get a CEUS scan, an…

This 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…

This study aims to see if new PET imaging agents can better detect and stage kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma). Researchers will use special tracers that target proteins on cancer cells, such as PSMA, CAIX, and CD70, in 66 adults with suspected or confirmed kidney cancer and h…

This 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…

This study is testing whether a computer program (deep learning) can accurately tell the difference between early-stage (T1-T2) and more advanced (T3) kidney cancer on CT scans. Researchers will train the AI on 1,000 patients' scans and check its accuracy. If it works, the tool c…

This trial tests whether vedolizumab, a drug that calms inflammation in the gut, can prevent diarrhea and colitis caused by immune checkpoint inhibitors. People with advanced melanoma, lung, or kidney cancer who are starting immunotherapy and show early signs of gut inflammation …

This study compares a new radiation technique called lattice radiation therapy (LRT) to standard stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for people with solid tumors that have spread to soft tissues. The goal is to see if LRT shrinks tumors better and helps the immune system f…

This study compares giving cancer treatment at home versus in a clinic for 27 adults with various cancers in the Florida Panhandle. The goal is to see if home treatment is preferred and improves satisfaction, while also checking safety. Participants will receive their usual cance…

This phase 3 trial tests whether a combination of four drugs (R.E.C.K) controls pain after robotic kidney surgery as well as the more expensive drug Exparel. About 170 adults having robotic partial or total kidney removal will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two inject…

This study compares a combination of anesthesia methods (multimodal) to standard anesthesia for people having robotic kidney surgery for cancer. The goal is to see if the special approach helps patients recover more quickly, have less pain, and go home sooner. About 80 adults wil…

This study compares giving the cancer drug nivolumab (Opdivo) as a shot at home versus in a clinic for people with various advanced cancers. The goal is to see if home treatment improves patients' overall care experience and quality of life. About 50 adults will receive the drug …

This study compares two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks for pain after open nephrectomy (kidney removal). 56 adults with kidney cancer will receive either an external oblique intercostal plane block or a posterior transversus abdominis plane block during surgery. The goal is to se…

This study tests whether folic acid supplements can reduce mucositis (painful sores in the mouth, nose, throat, or other areas) in people with advanced kidney cancer who are on targeted therapy or immunotherapy. About 100 participants will receive either folic acid or a placebo, …

This study compares two approaches to supportive cancer care for nearly 3,000 adults with cancer. One group gets information through email or their health record, while the other works one-on-one with a lay health worker over 12 months. The goal is to see which model better impro…

This study compares giving cancer treatment at home versus in the clinic for people with advanced cancers. The goal is to see if home treatment reduces stress, financial burden, and improves overall experience. About 220 participants will be randomly assigned to receive their reg…

This study is testing a precise form of radiation called proton beam therapy for children and young adults with kidney tumors like Wilms tumor. The goal is to see if this approach causes fewer short-term side effects compared to standard radiation. About 28 participants will rece…

This study tests whether adding cryoablation (a procedure that freezes and kills cancer cells) to standard radiation therapy provides better pain relief for people whose cancer has spread to their bones. About 40 participants with various cancers will be split into two groups: on…

This study looks at whether people with certain cancers prefer getting their immune therapy as a shot under the skin (subcutaneous) or through a needle in a vein (intravenous). About 880 adults who are already eligible for standard treatments like nivolumab or pembrolizumab will …

This study compares two ways to remove a kidney: laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery and open surgery. Researchers will look at how long patients stay in the hospital, blood loss, complications, and costs. The study includes 60 adults with a nonfunctioning kidney or early-stage kidney…

This study tests whether light therapy and occupational therapy can reduce fatigue in people with genitourinary cancers (like prostate, kidney, or bladder cancer). About 224 adults on active cancer treatment will be assigned to receive light therapy, occupational therapy, both, o…

This 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…

This study tests a software tool called RUS NE that creates a 3D model of a patient's kidney tumor and nearby blood vessels. Surgeons use it as a navigation guide during robot-assisted partial nephrectomy. The trial involves 204 adults with kidney tumors up to 7 cm, split into tw…

This 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…

This 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…

Researchers 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 …

This study collects blood and tissue samples from 2000 people—some with cancer and some without—to create a blinded reference set. Researchers will use these samples to evaluate how well new blood tests can detect many types of cancer early. The goal is to improve the accuracy of…

This 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 …

This 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…

This early study will look at how two drugs, cabozantinib and nivolumab, change the bone immune environment in 16 people with kidney cancer that has spread to bone. The main goal is to check safety and see how the bone environment responds. It is a proof-of-concept study, meaning…

This study follows 1,100 adults with rare urinary tract cancers, such as unusual bladder, kidney, testicular, or penile cancers. Researchers will collect medical records, blood and tumor samples, and imaging over many years to understand how these cancers grow and respond to trea…

This study analyzes data from over 6,000 French patients with non-metastatic kidney cancer to understand how the disease progresses after surgery. The goal is to identify which patients are at high risk of recurrence and might benefit from adjuvant immunotherapy, while avoiding u…

This study is a large registry that will follow nearly 2,000 people with advanced kidney or bladder cancer in Germany. Researchers will collect information on the treatments patients actually receive, how well they work, and patients' quality of life. The goal is to understand re…

This 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…

This study looks at the immune cells in the lymph nodes near kidney tumors to learn how the body fights the cancer. Researchers will analyze tissue samples from 10 adult kidney cancer patients to find clues about why some treatments work and others don't. The goal is to discover …

This pilot study is looking at whether levels of a common virus called TTV can help predict how well immunotherapy works in people with advanced kidney cancer. Researchers will measure TTV levels in 20 patients before and during their first immunotherapy treatment. The goal is to…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This study is looking for better ways to decide on treatment for small kidney tumors (up to 4 cm). Researchers will combine MRI scans with detailed analysis of tumor tissue samples to see if they can predict which tumors are aggressive. The goal is to help doctors choose the best…

This study collects tissue samples from people with various advanced or early-stage cancers to train a diagnostic platform called Elephas. The goal is to see how accurately it can predict whether a patient will respond to immunotherapy or chemoimmunotherapy. About 324 participant…

This study is looking for 500 people with certain cancers (like eye or skin melanoma, kidney cancer, or mesothelioma) and their family members to understand how common BAP1 gene mutations are. Researchers will collect medical history and questionnaires to learn about cancer risks…

This study follows 500 people with genitourinary cancers (like prostate, bladder, or kidney cancer) to see how well recently approved drugs work in everyday Spanish hospitals. Researchers will collect data from patients already taking these medications, without changing their tre…

This study aims to create immune organoids—tiny lab-grown models of the immune system—using cells from children and young adults with brain tumors, kidney tumors, neuroblastoma, or sarcoma. Researchers will mix these organoids with tumor cells to see how they interact. The goal i…

This 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…

This study is testing whether two advanced ultrasound techniques—contrast-enhanced ultrasound and super-resolution imaging—can predict how well a person's kidneys will recover after surgery for kidney cancer. Researchers will scan the kidneys before and after surgery and track ki…

This 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…

This observational study looks at how combining a special type of radiation therapy with immunotherapy might cause tumors outside the radiation site to shrink in patients with metastatic kidney cancer. Researchers will follow 145 patients who are already on immunotherapy and need…

This study explores whether a special PET/CT scan using a tracer called [18F]PT2385 can detect a protein (HIF2α) that helps kidney cancers grow. About 35 adults with kidney cancer or a genetic condition called VHL syndrome will receive the scan, and results will be compared with …

This 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…

This study gathers information from over 1,200 people worldwide who have metastatic kidney cancer and received immunotherapy as their first treatment. Researchers will look at how long patients live, how well tumors shrink, and what genetic or immune factors might predict better …

This study looks back at medical records of 150 Chinese adults with advanced papillary kidney cancer who were treated with sunitinib or sorafenib. Researchers want to see how long the cancer stays under control and how safe the drugs are in everyday practice. It is an observation…

This observational study is collecting blood samples and medical images from 200 people with several types of solid tumors (like lung, head and neck, and esophageal cancers) who are receiving immunotherapy and radiation as part of their standard care. Researchers want to see if c…