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Kidney Cancer clinical trials
19 of 69 indexed Kidney Cancer trials are currently recruiting.
69 US clinical trials · 19 currently recruiting
Kidney Cancer is the subject of 69 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 19 of them currently open to new participants. 4 are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 42 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most active sponsor is National Cancer Institute (NCI), running 6 of these trials.
The research picture
Kidney Cancer has 69 registered US clinical trials, 19 of them open to new participants right now, about 28% of the total.
- 19
- recruiting participants now
- 28%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 4
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 6
- top sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Active & Recent Trials
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Interleukin-2 and Pembrolizumab for Metastatic Kidney Cancer
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
NCT02964078
Bevacizumab and Aldesleukin in Treating Patients With Metastatic Clear Cell Carcinoma of the Kidney
Jorge A. Garcia, MD
NCT00853021
Tretinoin Plus Interferon Alfa in Treating Patients With Metastatic Kidney Cancer
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
NCT00003656
Everolimus and Imatinib Mesylate in Treating Patients With Metastatic or Unresectable Kidney Cancer
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
NCT00331409
Arsenic Trioxide in Treating Patients With Advanced Neuroblastoma or Other Childhood Solid Tumors
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
NCT00024258
Serial Ultrasound in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma (mRCC)
Stanford University
NCT04508725
DC Vaccine Combined With IL-2 and IFNα-2a in Treating Patients With mRCC
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
NCT00085436
Vaccine Therapy in Treating Patients With Stage III or Stage IV Kidney Cancer
Duke University
NCT00005816
Genistein and Interleukin-2 in Treating Patients With Metastatic Melanoma or Kidney Cancer
Northwestern University
NCT00276835
Gemcitabine and Irinotecan in Treating Patients With Metastatic Kidney Cancer
The Cleveland Clinic
NCT00401128
Interferon Alfa (IFN-Alpha-1b) in Renal Cancer With Metastatic Kidney Cancer
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
NCT00278174
Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Brain Metastases From Kidney Cancer, Melanoma, or Sarcoma
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group
NCT00003308
Interleukin-2 in Treating Patients With Metastatic Kidney Cancer
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
NCT00006864
Carboxyamidotriazole in Treating Patients With Advanced Kidney Cancer
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group
NCT00005045
Fludarabine, Cyclophosphamide, and Alemtuzumab in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma (Kidney Cancer) Undergoing Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation
Baylor College of Medicine
NCT00073879
Biological Therapy in Treating Patients With Metastatic Melanoma or Metastatic Kidney Cancer
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCT00020540
Flavopiridol in Treating Patients With Unresectable or Metastatic Kidney Cancer
SWOG Cancer Research Network
NCT00016939
Interleukin-12 in Treating Patients With Hematologic Cancers or Solid Tumors
Indiana University School of Medicine
NCT00003107
SU5416 and Interferon Alfa-2b in Treating Patients With Unresectable or Metastatic Kidney Cancer
City of Hope Medical Center
NCT00006384
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 14 |
| Phase 2 | 28 |
| Phase 3 | 2 |
| Phase 4 | 2 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Kidney Cancer Trial Landscape
69 indexed Kidney Cancer studies · 19 recruiting (28%).
Phase mix: 4 late (III/IV) vs 42 early (I/II).
Top sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) (6 trials), 9 others listed. 19 shown below, recruiting first.
How to read this condition's trial landscape
That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.
Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.
All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation, eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinical trials are there for Kidney Cancer?
PlainTrial tracks 69 US clinical trials for Kidney Cancer, of which 19 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Kidney Cancer?
Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.
Is this data current?
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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.
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