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Tiny virus may hold key to kidney cancer treatment success

NCT ID NCT07018037

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Regina Elena Cancer Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This pilot study is looking at whether levels of a common virus called TTV can help predict how well immunotherapy works in people with advanced kidney cancer. Researchers will measure TTV levels in 20 patients before and during their first immunotherapy treatment. The goal is to see if the virus could serve as a simple biomarker to guide treatment decisions.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simple blood test to predict which kidney cancer patients will benefit from immunotherapy.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (20 people) that only observes virus levels, not treatment outcomes. It may not find a clear link or be too early to guide treatment decisions.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 20 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2025

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Patients with metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma starting first-line immunotherapy

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients over 18 years of age; * Histological diagnosis of clear cell renal cell carcinoma; * Evidence of advanced or metastatic disease; * Patients diagnosed with metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma about to start first-line immunotherapy (ICI + ICI or ICI + TKI); * Patients able to comply with the study procedures. * Patients who give written informed consent personally or through a witness (study participation and data processing), before any study-specific procedure is started. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous neoplasms; * Previous antineoplastic treatments; * Previous steroid treatments; * Active viral infections (e.g., HCV, HIV, etc.); * Lack of autonomy in adhering to study procedures.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

clear cell renal carcinoma renal cell carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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Renal cell carcinoma

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • "Regina Elena" National Cancer Institute

    RECRUITING

    Rome, Rome, 00144, Italy

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