Clinical trials
Renal Cell Carcinoma clinical trials
Below are recruiting renal cell carcinoma clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 526 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05287464Recruiting
Study for metastatic kidney cancer treatments combinations
This trial studies people with advanced (metastatic) kidney cancer who are starting a specific set of first-line treatment combinations (including drugs like nivolumab, pembrolizumab, or avelumab, paired with targeted medicines). It may help improve how these treatment plans work for different types of kidney cancer.
Province of Macerata, MacerataAges 18 years+ - NCT05319015RecruitingPhase 2
Lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab before kidney surgery for IVC tumor
This trial studies lenvatinib and pembrolizumab given before surgery to treat kidney cancer that has grown into a large vein (the IVC) near the liver or heart. The goal is to shrink or control the tumor thrombus and make treatment and surgery more effective and safer.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05589207Recruiting
Model to predict outcomes in kidney cancer with IVC wall invasion
This study uses information from scans and surgery findings to build a prediction model for people with kidney cancer that has grown into a major vein (the IVC). It aims to help doctors better estimate outcomes and guide care after surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05810571Recruiting
Pain-control injections compared after open kidney surgery
This study compares two types of pain-control injections placed near the back to see which works better after open kidney (nephrectomy) surgery. If you’re having elective open nephrectomy, it may help doctors choose the safest and most effective way to reduce postoperative pain.
İzmitAges 18–85 - NCT05817903RecruitingPhase 2
Nivolumab with or without axitinib after prior nivolumab
This Phase 2 trial studies whether adding axitinib to nivolumab (or giving nivolumab alone) can better control advanced clear-cell kidney cancer after standard initial treatment with nivolumab plus ipilimumab. It may help by extending response or slowing tumor growth while improving how long treatment works.
BresciaAges 18 years+ - NCT06222593RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Bicalutamide plus sunitinib for TKI-resistant kidney cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs—bicalutamide and sunitinib—for people with advanced kidney cancer that no longer responds to TKI therapy. The goal is to see if this new combination can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06265025RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
GM103 injection for advanced solid tumors that can't be removed
This trial tests an experimental drug called GM103 that is injected directly into tumors. It is for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments and cannot be surgically removed.
Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-doAges 18 years+ - NCT06467097RecruitingPhase 3
Drug therapy vs. drug therapy plus radiation for limited kidney cancer
This trial tests whether adding radiation to standard drug therapy helps control kidney cancer that has spread to a few spots (oligometastatic). It is for people with clear cell renal cell carcinoma who have up to 5 metastases.
SeoulAges 20–80 - NCT06601296RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation plus immunotherapy for metastatic kidney cancer
This trial tests whether combining radiation therapy with two types of immunotherapy (checkpoint inhibitors and an injectable drug called IMSA101) can help control metastatic kidney cancer that is only growing in a few spots. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors and keep them from growing further.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06730672RecruitingPhase 2
Testing voronib plus everolimus for advanced kidney cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs — voronib and everolimus — for people with clear cell kidney cancer whose previous targeted therapy and immunotherapy have stopped working. The goal is to see if this new combination can help when other treatments have failed.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT07024680Recruiting
Sunitinib or sorafenib for papillary kidney cancer
This study looks at how well sunitinib or sorafenib work as a first treatment for a type of kidney cancer called papillary renal cell carcinoma (PRCC) that cannot be removed with surgery or has spread. It aims to understand real-world results in Chinese patients.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07038733Recruiting
Lymph node study for kidney cancer patients
This study looks at lymph nodes in people with known or suspected kidney cancer to learn more about the disease. It may help researchers understand how kidney cancer affects the lymph system.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07077161RecruitingPhase 2
Skipping Cabozantinib Doses Instead of Reducing Them
This trial tests whether skipping a dose of cabozantinib instead of lowering the dose can help manage side effects while still controlling your kidney cancer. It is for people already taking cabozantinib who might need a break but want to stay on treatment.
Leiden, South HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT07172386RecruitingPhase 2
Pre-surgery treatment for advanced kidney cancer
This trial tests if a combination of targeted embolization, immunotherapy (Toripalimab), and a targeted therapy pill (Axitinib) can shrink advanced kidney cancer before surgery. It is for patients whose cancer has spread to nearby tissues or lymph nodes, or has limited spread elsewhere that can be removed.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07234409Recruiting
Robotic partial nephrectomy for small kidney tumors
This trial compares different surgical methods for removing kidney tumors using a single-port robot. It aims to find the best approach for treating stage 1 kidney cancer.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT07234656Recruiting
Study on fear of cancer returning in kidney cancer
This study looks at fear of cancer recurrence in people with kidney cancer and their partners. It aims to understand and help manage these fears. You and your partner may join if you had surgery for early-stage kidney cancer.
AalborgAges Any age - NCT00102544Enrolling by invitation
Tracking Devices to Find Abnormalities During Medical Procedures
This study tests technology that uses imaging scans to help doctors locate and reach abnormalities during surgical or interventional procedures. The goal is to make these image-guided procedures more accurate and safer for patients.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT07461090Recruiting
Laparoscopic vs. open kidney removal surgery study
This study compares laparoscopic (keyhole) and open surgery for removing all or part of a kidney. It looks at how well each method works and how much it costs, to help decide which is better for patients with certain kidney conditions or tumors.
Shibīn al Kawm, Shebin ElkomAges 1 year+ - NCT06479811RecruitingPhase 1
Radioactive drug for advanced neuroendocrine and other cancers
This trial tests a new radioactive drug, [212Pb]VMT-Alpha-NET, that targets a protein on certain cancer cells. It is for people with specific types of advanced cancers that have gotten worse and are not responding to standard treatments.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT06124976RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
A new treatment for low-grade kidney/ureter cancer (ST-02)
This trial tests a new treatment called ST-02 that is given directly into the kidney or ureter to destroy low-grade cancer cells without surgery. It may be an option for people whose cancer has not spread and who are looking for a less invasive treatment.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06715501Enrolling by invitation
Testing cadonilimab with chemo and radiation for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a new drug (cadonilimab) combined with standard chemotherapy and radiation for people with advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if this combination works better than current treatments.
Ningbo, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT07228442RecruitingPhase 2
Study of L19IL2 and L19TNF for advanced skin cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, L19IL2 and L19TNF, which are injected directly into skin tumors. It is for patients with advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma that has not responded to or cannot tolerate immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07227350RecruitingPhase 2
L19IL2 and L19TNF for advanced basal cell carcinoma
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, L19IL2 and L19TNF, injected directly into advanced basal cell carcinoma tumors that cannot be treated with surgery or radiation. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink the tumors.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT04973306RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Chemo-immunotherapy before surgery versus chemo-radiation
This trial compares adding immunotherapy to standard chemo-radiation before surgery for locally advanced, operable esophageal squamous cell cancer. It aims to improve how well the tumor responds and whether patients do better after surgery.
ShanghaiAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for renal cell carcinoma?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 526 recruiting 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 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 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.
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