Clinical trials
Renal Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting renal cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 257 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06420167RecruitingPhase 2
Dapagliflozin for kidney AL amyloidosis
This trial tests whether a diabetes medicine called dapagliflozin can help protect kidney function in people with AL amyloidosis. You must live in Michigan and have stable or improving protein in your urine.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT05059444Recruiting
Blood test to catch cancer early after treatment
This study looks for signs of cancer left in the body after treatment using a simple blood test (called a liquid biopsy). It aims to see if the test can catch cancer that might come back earlier than regular scans.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06040762Recruiting
Get moving before bladder cancer surgery
This study tests whether a home-based exercise program before surgery can help improve physical function in people with bladder or upper tract urothelial cancer. If you are planning to have surgery to remove your bladder or upper urinary tract, you may be able to join.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT07223424RecruitingPhase 2
Patient preference study: shot vs infusion for immunotherapy
This study compares two ways to take immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab or pembrolizumab): as a shot under the skin (subcutaneous) versus an infusion into a vein (intravenous). It looks at which method patients prefer and is for people with certain advanced cancers where these drugs are already approved.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07748988RecruitingPhase 1
Casdatifan for advanced kidney cancer that has stopped responding
This study tests a new pill called casdatifan for people with advanced kidney cancer that has not improved after standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and be safe to take.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–100 - NCT07187778RecruitingPhase 2
Kidney cancer treatment before surgery
This trial tests two drugs, alone or together, given before surgery to shrink kidney cancer tumors. It aims to see which approach works best for patients with intermediate- to high-risk clear cell renal cell carcinoma.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07187869RecruitingPhase 1
Cabozantinib plus nivolumab for kidney cancer with bone spread
This study tests whether adding a drug called cabozantinib to standard nivolumab treatment helps fight kidney cancer that has spread to bone. It aims to understand how the bone environment changes during treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07438626RecruitingPhase 2
Sacituzumab tirumotecan for SMARCB1-deficient kidney cancer
This trial tests an investigational drug called sacituzumab tirumotecan for a rare and aggressive type of kidney cancer called renal medullary carcinoma (RMC) or a related variant. The drug is designed to target and deliver treatment directly to cancer cells. The study aims to see if it can shrink tumors or slow the disease in people who have already tried other treatments.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05037825Recruiting
Study gut microbes with immune therapy in several solid cancers
This trial looks at how the gut microbiome (the bacteria in your digestive system) relates to outcomes when you take standard immune “checkpoint” cancer medicines. If you’re eligible, they’ll collect stool samples while you receive treatment for certain cancers.
Elizabethtown, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT07227402RecruitingPhase 3
Study of belzutifan and zanzalintinib for recurrent kidney cancer
This trial tests two new drugs, belzutifan and zanzalintinib, for people with advanced kidney cancer that returned after or within 2 years of finishing an immunotherapy treatment after surgery. You cannot have received any other cancer treatments besides that immunotherapy.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 18 years+ - NCT02346435Recruiting
Watch small kidney growths, with added follow-up later
This registry follows people who have a small kidney mass found by chance on recent scans. It helps doctors understand the best timing for monitoring and possible treatment, to improve safety and outcomes.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT06699602RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy before kidney surgery for high-risk kidney cancer
This trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (cemiplimab and fianlimab) given before surgery for high-risk kidney cancer that has not spread. The goal is to see if the drugs can help reduce the risk of the cancer coming back or spreading in the future.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT05733715RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Testing pembrolizumab plus lenvatinib before kidney cancer surgery
This trial tests whether giving pembrolizumab (an immune medicine) and lenvatinib (a targeted medicine) before surgery can shrink or better treat renal cell carcinoma. The goal is to improve surgical outcomes and help the body fight the cancer.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06835972RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Abemaciclib and cabozantinib for advanced kidney cancer
This trial tests a new combination of two oral drugs (abemaciclib and cabozantinib) for people with advanced kidney cancer (clear cell type) who have already tried at least two other treatments, including an immunotherapy and a targeted therapy, but their cancer kept growing. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow the cancer.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 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+ - NCT07564232RecruitingPhase 1
LNK001 for Advanced Kidney Cancer After Prior Treatments
This Phase 1 trial tests a new cell therapy called LNK001 in patients with advanced clear-cell kidney cancer that has progressed despite prior immunotherapy and targeted drugs. The therapy is designed to recognize and attack cancer cells by targeting a protein called CAIX.
Houston, TexasAges 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+ - NCT05656235RecruitingPhase 2
Study of keeping kidneys longer in upper tract bladder cancer
This Phase 2 trial studies whether a combination treatment can control high-grade upper tract urothelial cancer without removing the kidney and ureter (radical nephroureterectomy). It may help people who must avoid surgery or choose not to have it because of medical risk.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05048212RecruitingPhase 2
Nivolumab, ipilimumab, and cabozantinib for kidney cancer brain spread
This Phase 2 study tests how well nivolumab plus ipilimumab, along with cabozantinib, treats untreated or worsening kidney cancer that has spread to the brain. It may help shrink brain tumors and slow the disease when standard local brain treatments aren’t the right option.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07023432RecruitingPhase 2
Belzutifan vs. watchful waiting for slow-growing kidney cancer
This trial compares two approaches for people with slow-growing, metastatic clear cell kidney cancer: taking a daily pill (belzutifan) or monitoring the cancer closely without treatment. The goal is to see if starting treatment early can help control the cancer longer than waiting.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07285044RecruitingPhase 2
Home cancer treatment program for Florida panhandle residents
This study tests whether people with certain cancers can safely receive their regular intravenous treatments at home instead of coming to the clinic. It aims to make treatment more convenient and improve satisfaction, especially for those living in the Florida Panhandle.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06805825RecruitingPhase 1
Study of NN3201 for advanced cancers with c-Kit
This trial tests a new drug, NN3201, that targets a protein called c-Kit found on some cancer cells. It may be an option for people with certain advanced solid tumors, including GIST, small cell lung cancer, or other c-Kit-positive cancers, who have already tried standard treatments or cannot take them.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT04895709RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a new cancer drug for advanced solid tumors
This early-phase trial tests how well a new drug (BMS-986340) works alone and combined with other treatments in people with advanced solid tumors that have progressed despite standard care. It also studies tumor samples to look for biomarkers that may predict who benefits.
Clovis, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06083922RecruitingPhase 2
CyBorD plus Daratumumab for kidney disease caused by abnormal proteins
This trial tests a combination of four drugs (CyBorD plus daratumumab) to treat kidney damage caused by abnormal proteins (monoclonal gammopathy). It aims to improve kidney function and reduce protein levels.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for renal cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 257 recruiting renal cancer 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 renal cancer 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 renal cancer 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.