Watch small kidney growths, with added follow-up later
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
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.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You’re 18 or older.
- Your scan (done within the last 6 months) shows a solid kidney mass that is 4 cm or smaller.
- The mass is “enhancing,” meaning it shows a certain change on the scan (often seen with contrast dye).
- You can read, understand, and sign the study consent form.
- You agree to follow the study’s monitoring plan and its required timing.
- There is no concern that this kidney mass is a spread of cancer that started in the last 2 years.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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