Clinical trials
Nephrectomy clinical trials
Below are recruiting nephrectomy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 59 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06572501Recruiting
Robotic kidney tumor surgery: lying on stomach versus side
This study compares two ways of positioning patients during robotic kidney surgery to remove a tumor. The goal is to see which position leads to better outcomes, like less pain or faster recovery.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT06908902Recruiting
Robot-assisted kidney surgery for early-stage tumors without clamping
This study tests a robot-assisted surgery to remove part of the kidney for T1 tumors without clamping the main artery, which may help preserve kidney function. It may be an option for patients who are healthy enough for major surgery and have a small, early-stage kidney tumor.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–80 - NCT05913167Recruiting
Back and belly nerve blocks during laparoscopic kidney removal
This trial compares two different pain-control techniques (blocks near the back or near the abdominal muscles) during laparoscopic kidney removal surgery. It may help find which method works better for comfort and recovery after surgery.
KocaeliAges 18–65 - NCT06424080Recruiting
Laparoscopic vs. robotic partial nephrectomy for kidney tumors
This trial compares two types of minimally invasive surgery—laparoscopic and robotic-assisted—to remove kidney tumors while saving as much healthy kidney tissue as possible. It aims to see which approach leads to better outcomes and recovery for patients with small, early-stage kidney cancers.
Shibīn al Kawm, Menoufia -Ages 18 years+ - NCT07326280Recruiting
Cold ischemia robot-assisted partial nephrectomy trial
This trial studies a robot-assisted surgery to remove part of the kidney while keeping the kidney cool to protect it. It may help patients who need this type of kidney surgery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT06584695Recruiting
Nerve blocks for pain after open kidney surgery
This study compares two types of nerve blocks to see which one provides better pain relief after open kidney cancer surgery. If you qualify, you'll receive one of the two blocks before your surgery to help manage pain afterwards.
CairoAges 18–65 - NCT04546230Recruiting
Epidural anesthesia for keyhole kidney removal surgery
This trial studies using a small-needle spinal/epidural type pain medicine delivered to your back during a keyhole kidney removal. It may help control pain and reduce the need for stronger pain medicines during and after surgery.
CairoAges 18–70 - NCT07262125Enrolling by invitation
Carbon dioxide pressure and eye nerve sheath in kidney surgery
This study looks at how the carbon dioxide gas used during keyhole kidney cancer surgery affects the pressure behind your eye. The goal is to see if changes in gas pressure influence the nerve sheath that surrounds the optic nerve.
Istanbul, AtaşehirAges 31–69 - NCT07558226Recruiting
Pain management approaches for robotic kidney removal surgery
This study tests different combinations of pain medications during robotic surgery to remove all or part of a kidney due to cancer. The goal is to find the best way to control pain while keeping you comfortable and allowing you to go home the same day or next day.
Barcelona, BARCELONAAges 18 years+ - NCT07642193Recruiting
Nerve Blocks for Open Kidney Removal Surgery Pain
This trial compares two types of numbing injections (nerve blocks) given during kidney removal surgery to see which better controls pain afterward. Both are alternatives to general anesthesia alone.
CairoAges 18 years+ - NCT03293563Recruiting
Kidney cancer patient data study for French research network
This study gathers information from adult patients with kidney cancer to support a kidney cancer research network. Your information may help researchers better understand the disease and improve future care.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07702487Recruiting
Warming before kidney surgery study
This trial tests if warming the body before kidney surgery can lower lactate levels, which may help recovery. It is for adults scheduled for a planned (not emergency) kidney removal.
Istanbul, SisliAges 18–90 - NCT05149196Recruiting
Goal-directed fluid and blood pressure plan after kidney surgery
This trial tests a carefully tailored plan for managing blood pressure and fluid during and after kidney removal surgery, to help reduce kidney injury after surgery. It may be especially helpful if you’re having one kidney removed for cancer and your baseline heart/kidney risk is not too high.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05218811Recruiting
Cryo treatment with partial kidney surgery for kidney tumors
This study looks at using a cold (cryoablation) treatment along with partial kidney surgery to treat certain kidney tumors. It may help shrink or control the tumor while preserving more healthy kidney tissue.
Miami Lakes, FloridaAges 55–65 - NCT05363657Recruiting
Registry study for kidney tumor treatment choices
This study is a registry that collects information on how people with localized kidney tumors are treated (either active treatment or watchful waiting). It may help doctors better understand which approaches work best for different patients.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05572216Recruiting
Robot-assisted kidney tumor surgery with 3D imaging guidance
This study compares a robot-assisted kidney-sparing surgery guided by 3D images. It aims to improve how precisely surgeons remove a complex kidney tumor while protecting kidney function.
GrenobleAges 18 years+ - NCT05753839Recruiting
Testing surgery plus immunotherapy for metastatic kidney cancer
This trial studies whether removing the kidney tumor (cytoreductive nephrectomy) before treatment can improve outcomes for people with metastatic clear-cell kidney cancer. All participants are expected to receive standard immunotherapy (nivolumab plus ipilimumab), and the study focuses on the role of surgery in the “immuno-oncology era.”
SeoulAges 18 years+ - NCT06532422Recruiting
Recovery after kidney cancer surgery done as day surgery
This study looks at how people recover after laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery for kidney cancer when they go home the same day. It will help doctors understand if this approach is safe and improves recovery.
LyonAges 18 years+ - NCT06565598Recruiting
Robot-assisted kidney removal with single-layer closure
This trial tests a new robot-assisted surgical technique for removing a kidney (radical nephrectomy) that uses a single-layer closure and no drain tube. It may help patients who need their kidney removed for any reason have a smoother recovery.
JiujiangAges Any age - NCT06882486Recruiting
Kidney removal after successful immunotherapy for metastatic cancer
This trial is for people with kidney cancer that has spread to other parts of the body, who still have their original kidney tumor. If your cancer has responded very well to immunotherapy (a type of treatment that helps your immune system fight cancer), doctors want to see if removing the kidney tumor now can improve your outcome.
Marseille, Institut Paoli-calmettesAges 18 years+ - NCT06886087Recruiting
Studying kidney fat and donor kidney health
This study asks whether the amount of fat around your kidney before donation can predict how your remaining kidney will do afterward. It follows living donors to see if that fat measurement relates to long-term kidney health.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–80 - NCT06889987Recruiting
Pain block comparison for kidney surgery patients
This study compares two types of ultrasound-guided pain blocks for cancer patients having a kidney removed. It aims to find which block provides better pain control after surgery.
CairoAges 18–65 - NCT07088874Recruiting
New markers for kidney injury after nephrectomy
This study looks at new markers in blood or urine to help predict kidney injury after surgery to remove a kidney. It may help doctors better understand how to protect your remaining kidney after surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for nephrectomy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 59 recruiting nephrectomy 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 nephrectomy 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 nephrectomy 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.
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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.