Clinical trials
Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma clinical trials
Below are recruiting metastatic renal cell carcinoma clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 359 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07097935RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of HS-10516 combo therapy for advanced kidney cancer
This trial tests a new combination therapy for people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer that has progressed after at least one prior treatment. It aims to see if adding HS-10516 to standard care can help shrink tumors or slow the disease.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07744932RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation plus drug combo for kidney cancer that has spread a little
This trial tests a combination of targeted radiation, an oral drug (axitinib), and an immunotherapy (toripalimab) for people with kidney cancer that has spread to a few spots. It aims to see if this combo helps control the cancer longer.
Shijiazhuang, HebeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06004336RecruitingPhase 2
Maintenance therapy after radiation for limited spread kidney cancer
This trial tests whether giving a maintenance medication (pembrolizumab) after targeted radiation helps keep kidney cancer that has spread to a few spots (5 or fewer) from growing. You would receive radiation to each spot and then be randomly assigned to receive either the medication or a placebo (inactive substance) for up to about 2 years.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06428708RecruitingEarly Phase 1
PSMA PET scan for metastatic kidney cancer
This trial uses a special PET scan called PSMA to see if it can better detect kidney cancer that has spread. It may help find tumors that other scans miss.
London, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05176483RecruitingPhase 1
New drug combinations for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called zanzalintinib, which may slow or shrink various types of advanced cancer. It is given together with other cancer treatments, and the study is looking at many different cancers including kidney, prostate, bladder, lung, liver, and more.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07226544RecruitingPhase 2
Ivonescimab before surgery for high-risk kidney cancer
This trial tests giving the drug ivonescimab before surgery for patients with high-risk clear cell kidney cancer. The goal is to see if it can help shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07594106RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New immunotherapy for advanced prostate or kidney cancer
This trial tests new experimental drugs (REGN15505 and REGN4336) designed to target and attack cancer cells in advanced prostate cancer or kidney cancer. These drugs work by boosting your immune system to recognize and destroy cancer, and may be combined with other approved immunotherapy drugs.
Goodyear, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT03866382RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus a targeted drug for rare genitourinary tumors
This Phase 2 study tests whether nivolumab and ipilimumab (immunotherapy drugs) plus cabozantinib (a targeted anti-cancer drug) can shrink or control rare cancers of the urinary/reproductive system that have spread. It may help by boosting the immune system and blocking cancer growth signals at the same time.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07300241RecruitingPhase 1
Study of NEO-811 for advanced kidney cancer
This trial tests a new drug called NEO-811 for people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer that has spread and can't be removed with surgery. The goal is to see if it helps when other treatments have stopped working or aren't an option.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07419841RecruitingPhase 1
A study of CTX-10726 for certain advanced cancers
This trial tests a new drug called CTX-10726 in people with advanced kidney, liver, stomach, or uterine cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 18 years+ - NCT05759923RecruitingPhase 1
Study of OATD-02 for hard-to-treat solid tumors
This early (first-in-human) study tests whether OATD-02 is safe and tolerable, and whether it shows any anti-cancer activity. It is for adults with certain advanced or metastatic cancers that have already been treated with the standard options.
Bydgoszcz, Kuyavian-Pomeranian VoivodeshipAges 18 years+ - NCT07011719RecruitingPhase 3
Kidney cancer trial: new combo vs. cabozantinib alone
This trial tests a new drug (casdatifan) combined with cabozantinib for advanced clear cell kidney cancer, comparing it to cabozantinib alone. It's for people who haven't taken these specific medicines before and are still in fairly good health.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT04198766RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New OX40 immunotherapy for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug (INBRX-106) alone or with Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can help the immune system fight cancer.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06792552RecruitingPhase 1
Study of SIM0505 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called SIM0505 for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study looks at different cancer types, including ovarian cancer, kidney cancer, uterine cancer, and lung cancer, to see if SIM0505 can help shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07043608RecruitingPhase 2
Zanzalintinib for kidney cancer that spread to bone
This trial tests a new drug called zanzalintinib for people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer that has spread to the bones (at least 3 spots). The study wants to see if this drug can help slow down or shrink the cancer. It's for patients who have already had some prior treatments.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06942104RecruitingPhase 1
New imaging agent for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new imaging agent (18F-TRX) to see if it can better detect cancer spread in people with advanced solid tumors. It is designed for patients with specific cancers like high-grade brain tumors, advanced kidney cancer, or prostate cancer that has stopped responding to hormone therapy.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07293351RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing pumitamig with other drugs for advanced kidney cancer
This study tests a new drug (pumitamig) alone or with ipilimumab or cabozantinib for advanced kidney cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It aims to find effective treatment options for people whose cancer has spread or is locally advanced.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03556228RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Tested medicine for tumors with TrkA changes, alone or with pembrolizumab
This early-phase study tests VMD-928, a targeted cancer medicine, for cancers that have TrkA-related tumor changes. It may be given by itself or with pembrolizumab to see if it can shrink tumors when standard treatments have not worked.
Santa Rosa, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT03581773RecruitingPhase 2
Folic acid to reduce mouth sores during kidney cancer treatment
This Phase 2 trial tests whether folic acid can lessen mucositis (painful mouth sores) caused by certain kidney cancer medicines. You would either take folic acid or an inactive pill, and the study looks for improvement in these side effects.
Aarhus, Central Region of DenmarkAges 18 years+ - NCT03592472RecruitingPhase 3
Testing pazopanib with or without abexinostat for kidney cancer
This Phase 3 trial studies how well pazopanib works, and whether adding abexinostat can improve outcomes, for advanced kidney cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. You may qualify if you have clear cell renal cell carcinoma and have not already had certain targeted kidney-cancer medicines.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT03786796RecruitingPhase 2
Olaparib for metastatic kidney cancer with specific DNA repair gene changes
This trial tests olaparib (a pill medicine) in people with kidney cancer that has spread and specific DNA “repair” gene mutations. The goal is to see whether this targeted treatment can slow the cancer or help it respond better after prior immunotherapy or blood-vessel–blocking therapy.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT03977571Recruiting
Surgery plus cancer drugs for kidney cancer that spread
This trial studies whether removing the kidney tumor with “deferred cytoreductive nephrectomy” (surgery at a later time) works best for people whose metastatic kidney cancer is already present. It compares a standard treatment approach using either immunotherapy (nivolumab/ipilimumab) or a targeted pill plus immunotherapy (TKI/IO), with planned surgery afterward.
Aarhus, Central Region of DenmarkAges 18 years+ - NCT03374267Recruiting
Urologic cancer registry study
This registry study collects information from people with different types of advanced or high-risk urologic cancers. It helps doctors learn more about how these cancers are treated in real life.
Multiple LocationsAges 18 years+ - NCT07028125RecruitingPhase 4
Digital symptom tracking for kidney cancer treatment
This trial tests whether tracking your symptoms with a digital app can help manage side effects while you receive two medications (cabozantinib and nivolumab) for advanced clear-cell kidney cancer that hasn't been treated before.
AnnecyAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for metastatic renal cell carcinoma?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 359 recruiting metastatic renal cell carcinoma studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a metastatic renal cell carcinoma trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a metastatic renal cell carcinoma trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
- Metastatic Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma
- Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma
- Advanced Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma
- Metastatic Sarcomatoid Renal Cell Carcinoma
- Non-Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (nccRCC)
- Renal Cell Carcinoma
- Metastatic Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma
- Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.