Clinical trials
Renal Cell Carcinoma (Kidney Cancer) clinical trials
Below are recruiting renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer) clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 167 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06053658RecruitingPhase 2
Tivozanib and Nivolumab for advanced kidney cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (tivozanib and nivolumab) for people with advanced kidney cancer that is not clear cell type. It aims to see if this drug pair can shrink or slow the cancer.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06026410RecruitingPhase 1
KO-2806 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called KO-2806, alone or with other treatments, for people with advanced solid tumors that have specific gene changes (like HRAS or KRAS mutations). It may help if standard treatments have stopped working.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05969496RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab plus axitinib before kidney surgery for RCC with IVC tumor
This Phase 2 trial tests whether pembrolizumab plus axitinib can shrink kidney cancer before surgery, when there is tumor growth into the inferior vena cava (IVC). It may help make the operation easier and improve chances of long-term control.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT05917106Recruiting
Testifying methylomics blood test for new kidney cancer monitoring
This study follows people with newly diagnosed kidney cancer who have not started treatment. It tests whether a special blood test can monitor the cancer over time, alongside standard follow-up after planned surgery.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges Any age - NCT05752552RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of a MET-targeting pill for advanced lung cancer
This Phase 1 trial tests DO-2 to see how safe it is and how the body absorbs it (pharmacokinetics) in people with advanced or metastatic lung cancer. It is for tumors that have a specific MET exon 14 “skipping” mutation and for whom standard treatments are no longer an option.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT05752149RecruitingPhase 2
Fluorescent-guided surgery for throat cancer patients
This study tests a special dye/light method during surgery for laryngeal and hypopharyngeal squamous cell cancer. The goal is to see if it’s safe and practical to help surgeons find the tumor more clearly.
Rotterdam, South HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT04974671RecruitingPhase 2
SBRT radiation for limited cancer growth on immunotherapy
This trial tests whether targeted external-beam radiation (SBRT) can control a small number of progressing kidney cancer spots while you continue immune checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy. It may help shrink or stop those specific “oligoprogressive” lesions and prolong benefit from your current immunotherapy.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT05700461RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new implant drug delivery device for kidney cancer
This early-phase study tests a new small implant (“IMD”) that can deliver a drug for people with kidney cancer going to surgery. If you qualify, you would get the implant placed through the skin and later have it removed during your operation, along with extra lab checks and genetic testing.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05361720RecruitingPhase 2
Genetic test to match treatment for advanced kidney cancer
This study looks at genetic (RNA) testing of kidney cancer tissue to help choose the best drug treatment. It may help guide therapy for people with advanced or metastatic clear cell kidney cancer who are starting treatment for the first time.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05334069Recruiting
Blood test study for early cancer detection in patients
This study collects blood from people with cancer and people without cancer (or with possible cancer) to test whether new blood tests can detect cancer earlier. Your blood samples help researchers evaluate how well these tests work.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 40–75 - NCT05327686RecruitingPhase 2
Adding focused radiation to immunotherapy for kidney cancer
This Phase 2 trial studies whether adding focused, high-precision radiation to immunotherapy helps people with advanced kidney cancer (that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread). It aims to improve cancer control by combining two treatment approaches.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT05127824RecruitingPhase 2
Kidney cancer vaccine made from your own immune cells
This Phase 2 study tests a personalized kidney cancer vaccine made from your own immune cells. It aims to help your immune system recognize and attack clear cell kidney cancer after surgery, potentially lowering the chance of the cancer coming back.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05023265Recruiting
Study quality of life after SBRT for kidney cancer
This trial studies how well people do—especially their quality of life—after SBRT radiation for primary kidney cancer that can’t be removed with surgery. It may help doctors understand which patients benefit most and what side effects to expect.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT04981509RecruitingPhase 2
Check if 3 medicines help advanced kidney cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests whether combining bevacizumab, erlotinib, and atezolizumab can shrink or control advanced kidney cancer. It’s aimed at people with certain kidney-cancer subtypes (including HLRCC-related cases or papillary kidney cancer) and who have not had many prior targeted or immune treatments.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 12 years+ - NCT04981119Recruiting
Test apheresis for CAR T manufacturing in HLA-A2 solid tumors
This trial studies how a process called apheresis is used to make CAR T cells for people with certain solid tumors. It is designed for tumors that have lost a specific immune marker (HLA-A*02), which may affect how well CAR T therapies work.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT04623502Recruiting
Study of kidney and bladder cancer metabolism during surgery
This study looks at how kidney and bladder (urothelial) tumors use fuel by taking samples during surgery or biopsy. It may help researchers learn what drives these cancers and guide better future treatments.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04659343Recruiting
Testing tumor care planning for metastatic kidney cancer
This trial studies a way to plan and manage care for people with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer that has spread). It may help doctors coordinate treatment more effectively to improve outcomes.
Aarhus, DanmarkAges 18 years+ - NCT04510597RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy plus surgery versus immunotherapy alone for kidney cancer
This study tests whether adding surgery to remove the kidney improves outcomes compared with continuing immunotherapy without surgery. It is for people with metastatic kidney cancer whose disease has not worsened after initial immunotherapy.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT04113486Recruiting
NMAP protein in new kidney or liver tumors
This study looks at a protein called NMAP in people who have a new kidney or liver mass that will be surgically removed. It helps researchers understand how this protein relates to cancer and might lead to better tests or treatments in the future.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT03981497Recruiting
Microwave treatment for small, hard-to-remove liver and kidney tumors
This trial tests using a “microwave ablation” procedure to destroy small liver or kidney tumors when surgery isn’t an option or can’t remove everything. It may help patients avoid major surgery by targeting tumors directly with heat.
MilanAges 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+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT00001238Recruiting
Understanding kidney cancer genes in families
This research study helps doctors understand inherited kidney cancers and related conditions that run in families. Researchers collect medical information and blood samples to identify genetic causes and improve how these conditions are diagnosed and treated.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer)?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 167 recruiting renal cell carcinoma (kidney 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 cell carcinoma (kidney 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 cell carcinoma (kidney 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.