Renal cell carcinoma
MONDO:0005086A carcinoma that arises from glandular epithelial cells of the kidney
Also known as: RCC, renal cell carcinoma, renal cell carcinoma (disease), kidney adenocarcinoma, renal cell adenocarcinoma
3413 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 611 tagged with Renal cell carcinoma itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Renal cell carcinoma
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Renal cell adenocarcinoma 98 trials · 251 incl. sub-types
9 sub-types
- Clear cell renal carcinoma 140 trials · 142 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Papillary renal cell carcinoma 26 trials · 28 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Childhood kidney cell carcinoma 21 trials
- Sarcomatoid renal cell carcinoma 15 trials
- Chromophobe renal cell carcinoma 13 trials Sub-types →
- Hereditary renal cell carcinoma 1 trial · 7 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Renal cell carcinoma associated with Xp11.2 translocations/TFE3 gene fusions 7 trials
- Renal cell carcinoma associated with neuroblastoma 0 trials
- Tubulocystic renal cell carcinoma 0 trials
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Nonpapillary renal cell carcinoma 156 trials · 246 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Clear cell renal carcinoma 140 trials · 142 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Clear cell papillary renal cell carcinoma 1 trial
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Adrenal cortex carcinoma 42 trials
1 sub-type
- Adrenocortical carcinoma, hereditary 0 trials
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Collecting duct carcinoma 18 trials
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Kidney medullary carcinoma 10 trials · 13 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- SMARCB1-deficient kidney medullary carcinoma 2 trials · 4 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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3 sub-types
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Wolffian duct adenocarcinoma 2 trials
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Cystic renal cell carcinoma 0 trials
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Renal pelvis adenocarcinoma 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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New cancer vaccine Modi-1 enters human trials for four tumor types
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis 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, …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Scancell Ltd • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:32 UTC
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New hope for rare cancers: Triple-Drug attack shows promise
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 23:00 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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Triple-Drug cocktail targets kidney cancer brain metastases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation boost may tame untreatable kidney cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody AU-007 enters human trials for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Aulos Bioscience, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on rare solid tumors in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 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 cancer drug GI-108 enters human trials for advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: GI Innovation, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy takes on advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hefei Xinzhu Biological Technology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kidney cancer patients whose tumors return after immunotherapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill combo aims to fight advanced kidney cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can two drugs shrink kidney tumors and their vein clots before surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to tackle tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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,…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill takes on brain tumors and metastases in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Neonc Technologies, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug INCA036873 enters human trials for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can blocking adenosine receptors help the immune system fight solid tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers 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…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Portage Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: GI Innovation, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced kidney cancer: experimental drug pumitamig enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo aims to boost kidney cancer surgery success
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Immune-Boosting drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 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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BioNTech launches first human test of BNT317 against advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody drug aims to turn immune cells against cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: NextPoint Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to make inoperable kidney tumors removable
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Qian Qin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kidney cancer: triple-drug combo enters phase 2 trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Brian Rini • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized dosing could tame kidney cancer Drug's side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Centro di Riferimento Oncologico - Aviano • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Belzutifan extension trial aims to extend lives in VHL and advanced cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug MK-4884 tested for safety in advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat kidney tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to stop kidney cancer recurrence in High-Risk patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET-Guided radiation aims to outsmart resistant tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Skipping doses could cut cancer drug costs without losing effect
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: dr. Tom van der Hulle • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 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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New antibody drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody drug aims to shrink advanced tumors in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise may boost immunotherapy in kidney cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Radboud University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to supercharge immune system against tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Nammi Therapeutics Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: enhertu studied in 20+ tumor types
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny radioactive spheres aim to destroy kidney tumors without surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug HH160 enters first human tests for advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Huahui Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 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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Custom-Made cancer vaccine shows promise in advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kidney cancer: ivonescimab trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can fasting two days a week slow kidney cancer? a new trial tests the idea
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a drug combo shrink kidney tumors before surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene test may guide kidney cancer therapy choice
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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First-in-Class cancer drug targets Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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)…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: VM Discovery, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immune drug AZD6750 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill takes on three tough cancers in early human test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug SIM0505 enters first human tests for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: NextCure, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo trial aims to fight advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to boost immune attack on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Georgiamune Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a drug combo boost the immune system against kidney cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radioactive 'Smart Bomb' targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Lumara Bio Oncologics GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 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 injection shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jecho Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced kidney cancer: drug combo trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Suzhou Suncadia Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug MGC026 takes on advanced cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: MacroGenics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill help the immune system fight cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Arvinas Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink hard-to-treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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.…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Exelixis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shrinks kidney tumors before surgery in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer-Killing virus trial launches for patients out of options
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: ViroMissile, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 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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Gut bacteria boost may resensitize kidney tumors to immunotherapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jinling Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to fight advanced kidney cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tumors that beat immunotherapy? early trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common food fiber boost immunotherapy in kidney cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug CTX-10726 enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Compass Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 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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Could a common diabetes drug boost immunotherapy in Hard-to-Treat cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Fernando Maciel Barbosa • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kidney cancer: triple therapy trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New 'Smart' immune cells take on kidney cancer in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 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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New antibody combo aims to supercharge immune system against Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Inhibrx Biosciences, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on tough cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple dose change make a tough cancer drug easier to take?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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)…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kidney cancer patients with bone spread: drug combo trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Kelly Fitzgerald, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Electric field device combined with drugs tested for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a year of immunotherapy stop kidney cancer from spreading after radiation?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a gut bacteria boost cancer immunotherapy? new trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 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 drug duo aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat prostate tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized vaccine trains immune system to attack kidney cancer blood vessels
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jodi Maranchie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cell therapy combo aims to boost kidney cancer treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Imbioray (Hangzhou) Biomedicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug AWT020 takes on advanced solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on kidney cancer in first human test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Hrain Biotechnology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Zapping stubborn cancer spots may extend life of current drug therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could diabetes pills boost cancer immunotherapy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dan Zandberg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to fight kidney cancer when immunotherapy fails
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 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 cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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. …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Immunotherapy after kidney cancer surgery: can a blood test predict who stays Cancer-Free?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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. …
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Second Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug AB821 enters first human tests for advanced melanoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Morning vs. afternoon: can timing boost cancer immunotherapy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Gut bacteria boosts immunotherapy in kidney cancer fight?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New cancer drug EXS74539 enters first human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Exscientia AI Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 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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Gut bacteria boosts immunotherapy in kidney cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Modified virus boosts immunotherapy in kidney cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New cancer drug combo trial launches for Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Calico Life Sciences LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New radiation therapy offers hope for kidney cancer patients who Can't have surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New drug aims to keep kidney cancer in check without harsh treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New drug combo aims to control rare kidney cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New hope for kidney cancer patients whose disease returns after standard therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Karie Runcie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise in shrinking kidney tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jinling Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New antibody drug aims to unleash immune system on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New hope for tough cancers: veonetinib trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Advenchen Pharmaceuticals, LLC. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 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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New Immune-Boosting drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New hope for kidney cancer patients who Can't have surgery: targeted radiation trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 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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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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Sharper aim: new scan technique may spare healthy kidney tissue during cancer radiation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Erasmus Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 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 antibody combo takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Zumutor Biologics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Precision proton therapy aims to control kidney cancer without surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 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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Could a prostate cancer drug help fight kidney cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: 3D Medicines (Sichuan) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Heat therapy via endoscope tested for abdominal tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:04 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 drug cocktail aims to stop kidney cancer comeback
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: ZHOU FANGJIAN • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 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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Immunotherapy duo tested before kidney surgery in small pilot trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New hope for kidney cancer: drug combo after radiation shows promise in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink kidney tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Zhen Zhang • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New drug combo may help save kidneys in High-Risk cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 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 drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: SAPU NANO (US) LLC • 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 cancer patients who stopped responding to immunotherapy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Zapping cancer spots could delay stronger drugs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Ice slush during kidney surgery may speed up organ recovery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New daily pill shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Shanghai AB PharmaTech Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New drug YL205 aims to shrink advanced tumors in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: MediLink Therapeutics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Can a salt substitute save your kidneys after tumor surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Jinling Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New antibody combo takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sairopa B.V. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 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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Radiation zaps resistant cancer spots, may extend immunotherapy success
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to control advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: LG Chem • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Could a lung cancer drug work for rare tumors? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 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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Triple attack on kidney cancer: immune booster, radiation, and immunotherapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Blood test could spare some kidney cancer patients from unnecessary drugs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Can a higher dose of cabozantinib outsmart advanced kidney cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New study aims to find best stitching technique for kidney cancer surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Brazilian Institute of Robotic Surgery • 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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New smart drug targets tough cancers in early human test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novelty Nobility, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink kidney tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Second Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:40 UTC
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Could a PET scan let kidney cancer patients pause treatment?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jinling Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:33 UTC
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New hope for VHL patients: belzutifan trial targets rare tumor disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: José Claudio Casali da Rocha • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:43 UTC
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New combo therapy targets rare, aggressive kidney tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Giuseppe Procopio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Should kidney cancer patients have surgery alongside immunotherapy? a major trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:09 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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New rad combo targets kidney cancer after immunotherapy fails
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jinling Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:10 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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Radioactive tracer aims to spot kidney cancer with sharper eyes
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers 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…
Sponsor: The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test aims to catch Cancer's return earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThe 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…
Sponsor: Guardant Health, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 16, 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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New scan could spare thousands from unnecessary kidney surgery
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • 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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Can a tracer that hunts unstable iron light up hidden tumors?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Rahul Aggarwal • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 25, 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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Radioactive antibody hunt: could a new scan outsmart hidden kidney cancer?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New PET scan agent aims to sharply detect multiple cancers
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • 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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Pee power: urine test could spot kidney cancer without needles
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 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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Can a simple ultrasound catch returning kidney cancer earlier?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: john eisenbrey • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 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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New PET tracers could sharpen kidney cancer detection
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 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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AI could help surgeons spot aggressive kidney tumors before operating
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:34 UTC
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Can a Gut-Targeting drug shield cancer patients from Immunotherapy's worst side effect?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: AHS Cancer Control Alberta • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation method may boost immune attack on tumors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer care at home: a Game-Changer for patients?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cheaper pain cocktail may rival exparel in kidney surgery trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New anesthesia cocktail aims to get kidney surgery patients home faster
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Fundacio Puigvert • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer patients may soon get immunotherapy at home instead of the clinic
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New pain block may reduce opioid use after kidney surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Folic acid may soothe cancer treatment side effects
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis 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, …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Niels Fristrup • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Which cancer care model boosts quality of life? large trial seeks answers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Cancer care at home: a game changer for patients?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Precision radiation aims to spare kids from harsh side effects
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis 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…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Freezing and zapping: new combo therapy aims to ease bone cancer pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Cancer patients choose: quick shot or long IV?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Diwakar Davar • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Keyhole vs. open: which kidney surgery is better and cheaper?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Bright idea: light and occupational therapy may beat cancer fatigue
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 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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New 3D map may help surgeons remove kidney tumors faster
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Hutom Corp • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:04 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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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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2000 volunteers help create a gold standard for cancer blood tests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 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 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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Tiny study probes bone microenvironment in metastatic kidney cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch Largest-Ever study of rare bladder and genital cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we predict who needs extra therapy after kidney cancer surgery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive german cancer registry aims to uncover best treatments for kidney and bladder cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: iOMEDICO AG • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 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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Yale researchers dive into lymph nodes to unlock kidney cancer secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Tiny virus may hold key to kidney cancer treatment success
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Regina Elena Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 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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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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New study aims to sharpen kidney cancer treatment choices
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New platform aims to predict which cancer treatments will work
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Gene study aims to unlock cancer risks in families
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Mohamed Abdel-Rahman • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Real-World check: do new cancer drugs deliver outside trials?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Spanish Oncology Genito-Urinary Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Lab-Grown immune organoids could unlock secrets of Kids' cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • 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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New ultrasound tech may predict kidney function after surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Jinling Hospital, China • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 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 radiation make immunotherapy work better in kidney cancer?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Zhe Chen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New scan could reveal hidden kidney cancer activity
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Orhan Kemal Oz • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 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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Global study digs into immunotherapy success in kidney cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Sponsor: Hospital of Macerata • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Kidney cancer drugs under the microscope: Real-World data from china
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Can a simple blood test predict cancer treatment success?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:42 UTC