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
- 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+ - NCT07223541RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy and targeted radiation for advanced kidney cancer
This study tests a new immunotherapy drug (cemiplimab), either alone or combined with another drug (fianlimab), after targeted radiation (SBRT) to kill cancer cells. It is for people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer who have few spots of spread and have not had many prior treatments.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 18 years+ - NCT07240610Recruiting
Radiation and immunotherapy for kidney cancer that has spread
This trial tests whether adding a special type of radiation to your current immunotherapy can help shrink kidney cancer tumors that have stopped responding or are stable. The goal is to see if the radiation can boost the immune system's ability to fight cancer elsewhere in the body.
Chūō, YamanashiAges 18 years+ - NCT07087158RecruitingPhase 2
IBR854 plus pazopanib vs pazopanib for advanced kidney cancer
This trial tests a new combination therapy (IBR854 plus pazopanib) against pazopanib alone for people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer who haven't had prior treatment. It aims to see if the combination works better.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT07647744RecruitingPhase 1
CD70-Targeted Cell Therapy for Advanced Kidney Cancer
This study tests a new cell-based treatment designed to target kidney cancer cells that have a protein called CD70. The treatment involves collecting your immune cells, modifying them in the lab, and infusing them back to fight the cancer. It's for patients with advanced kidney cancer who have already tried at least one standard immunotherapy.
ShanghaiAges 18–70 - NCT07284186RecruitingPhase 1
Study of PLX-61639 for advanced SMARCA4-mutant solid tumors
This trial is testing a new drug called PLX-61639 for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific SMARCA4 gene change. The drug aims to stop cancer growth by targeting the cells that lack this gene.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 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+ - NCT07301827Recruiting
New PET imaging for kidney cancer diagnosis
This study tests a new kind of PET scan that might better detect kidney cancer. It involves an injection of a special imaging agent and a scan to see if the cancer shows up clearly.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07321197Recruiting
Kidney removal with or without lymph node removal for high risk kidney cancer
This study is for people with high-risk kidney cancer who are having their whole kidney removed. It compares surgery alone versus surgery plus removing lymph nodes from the tumor area to see if removing the nodes helps control the cancer better.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 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 - NCT07371611RecruitingPhase 3
Sintilimab plus chemo before and after surgery for advanced oral cancer
This trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (sintilimab) to standard chemotherapy before and after surgery can improve outcomes for people with advanced oral squamous cell carcinoma. The treatment is given first to shrink the tumor, then again after surgery to help prevent recurrence.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07383441RecruitingPhase 3
Adding Biotherapy or Placebo to Standard Kidney Cancer Treatment
This trial tests whether adding a biotherapy (a special drug from a living source) or a placebo to standard treatments helps people with advanced kidney cancer. It may be a good option if your cancer hasn't been treated yet and you are in fairly good health.
Fayetteville, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07386158RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy before surgery for clear cell kidney cancer
This trial tests whether giving pucotenlimab (an immunotherapy drug) with vorolanib (a targeted therapy) before surgery helps shrink clear cell kidney tumors and makes kidney-sparing surgery safer. It is for people with localized, non-metastatic disease where the tumor is difficult to remove with partial nephrectomy.
Guangzhou, Other (Non U.s.)Ages 18–85 - NCT07387198RecruitingPhase 2
Testing cemiplimab before surgery for Merkel cell carcinoma
This trial tests whether giving the immunotherapy drug cemiplimab before surgery can improve outcomes for people with stage I or II Merkel cell carcinoma. If you qualify, you would receive cemiplimab before your sentinel lymph node biopsy.
Heidelberg, Baden-WurttembergAges 18 years+ - NCT07389629RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy before surgery for kidney cancer
This trial tests a new drug combination given before surgery for kidney cancer that is early stage but hard to operate on. The goal is to shrink the tumor and make surgery easier.
GuangzhouAges 18–80 - NCT07397611RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant immunotherapy for clear cell kidney cancer
This study tests a new combination of medications (casdatifan and zimberelimab) given before surgery to remove kidney tumors in people with clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC). The goal is to see if this approach can help shrink the tumor or improve outcomes.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT01890590Recruiting
CyberKnife radiation for early kidney cancer
This trial tests whether CyberKnife (high-precision radiation) can treat early-stage kidney cancer. It may help people avoid or delay more invasive treatments by targeting the tumor while protecting nearby organs.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT03093688RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing an immune-cell infusion for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests whether adding special immune cells (iNKT cells and CD8+ T cells) given by IV infusion can help treat advanced cancers. It mainly looks at safety first, and also checks whether the treatment can shrink or control cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT06101290Recruiting
Local therapy for progressing spots in genitourinary cancers
This trial explores whether treating only the new or growing spots of cancer (called oligoprogression) with local therapies like radiation or ablation can help you stay on your current systemic treatment longer. It is for people with prostate, bladder, or kidney cancer that has started to progress in a few places.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06432036RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Y90 Radioembolization for Early Kidney Cancer
This trial tests a treatment called Y90 radioembolization for people with early-stage kidney cancer who cannot have surgery or ablation. Tiny radioactive beads are delivered through a catheter to the tumor's blood supply to destroy it from the inside.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07402109Recruiting
Precise guided radiation therapy for kidney cancer
This trial tests a new type of precise radiation therapy for kidney cancer. It uses a special scanner to guide the treatment without needing a marker, which may make the procedure quicker and more comfortable.
Rotterdam, South HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT07405086RecruitingPhase 4
Morning vs. afternoon immunotherapy for advanced solid tumors
This trial compares giving immunotherapy in the morning versus the afternoon to see if timing affects how well it works. It is for people with certain types of advanced or metastatic solid tumors who have not had this treatment before.
Portland, OregonAges 18 years+ - NCT07469683RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for advanced kidney cancer after first-line treatment
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (SLC-3010 and axitinib) versus axitinib alone for people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer that has progressed after initial treatment. It aims to see if the combination is safer and more effective.
SeoulAges 19 years+
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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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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.