Comparing surgery versus monitoring for kidney cysts
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares two approaches for people with a kidney cyst that might be cancer: removing it with surgery, or keeping an eye on it with regular scans. It aims to see which option is better for long-term health.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 50 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with a kidney cyst that is Bosniak type 3, meaning it has features that could be cancer but is not confirmed.
- Your cyst is at least 10 millimeters in size.
- You are generally healthy enough to undergo surgery if needed.
- You have not had kidney cancer before and do not have a genetic condition linked to kidney cancer.
- Your kidney function is normal (GFR above 55).
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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