New study aims to sharpen kidney cancer treatment choices
NCT ID NCT06868927
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is looking for better ways to decide on treatment for small kidney tumors (up to 4 cm). Researchers will combine MRI scans with detailed analysis of tumor tissue samples to see if they can predict which tumors are aggressive. The goal is to help doctors choose the best treatment for each patient. The study is currently recruiting 50 adults who are scheduled for kidney surgery.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 50 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
subjects with a renal tumor up to 4 cm and candidates for surgery
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Presence of a renal mass up to 4 cm * Adult \> 18 years * Candidate to renal surgery * Informed consent signed Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindication for MRI
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele
RECRUITINGMilan, Italia, 20132, Italy
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