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Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) clinical trials
6 of 12 indexed Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) trials are currently recruiting.
12 US clinical trials · 6 currently recruiting
Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) is the subject of 12 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 6 of them currently open to new participants. 3 are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 4 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most active sponsor is Ciprian Catana, MD, PhD, running 1 of these trials.
The research picture
Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) has 12 registered US clinical trials, 6 of them open to new participants right now, about 50% of the total.
- 6
- recruiting participants now
- 50%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 3
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 1
- top sponsor: Ciprian Catana, MD, PhD
Active & Recent Trials
12 total, page 1 of 1
Study of Zanzalintinib in Combination With Immuno-Oncology Agents in Participants With Solid Tumors
Exelixis
NCT05176483
Testing the Addition of the Anti-Cancer Drug Tivozanib to Immunotherapy (Pembrolizumab) After Surgery to Remove All Known Sites of Kidney Cancer
Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
NCT06661720
A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Therapeutic Activity of GI-102 As a Single Agent and in Combination with Conventional Anti-cancer Drugs, Pembrolizumab or Trastuzumab Deruxtecan(T-DXd) in Patients with Advanced Solid Tumors (KEYNOTE-G08)
GI Innovation
NCT05824975
ClAmpless, Sutureless PartIAl Nephrectomy for Renal Masses
University of Florida
NCT06722807
"Embolization Before Ablation of Renal Cell Carcinoma (EMBARC)"
University of Alabama at Birmingham
NCT05410509
Investigation of Lymph Node Biology in Kidney Cancer
Yale University
NCT07038733
Multimodal Machine Learning Characterization of Solid Tumors
Ciprian Catana, MD, PhD
NCT04687969
A Trial of Belzutifan (PT2977, MK-6482) in Combination With Cabozantinib in Patients With Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (ccRCC) (MK-6482-003)
Peloton Therapeutics, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA)
NCT03634540
A Pilot Study of Blood-based Biomarkers for Response to Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
NCT06630429
Ph I/II Trial of Systemic VSV-IFNβ-NIS in Combination With Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy in Patients With Select Solid Tumors
Vyriad
NCT03647163
A Study to Evaluate Pazopanib as an Adjuvant Treatment for Localized Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
NCT01235962
Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Plus Epacadostat vs Standard of Care in mRCC (KEYNOTE-679/ECHO-302)
Incyte Corporation
NCT03260894
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 3 |
| Phase 2 | 1 |
| Phase 3 | 3 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) Trial Landscape
12 indexed Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) studies · 6 recruiting (50%).
Phase mix: 3 late (III/IV) vs 4 early (I/II).
Top sponsor: Ciprian Catana, MD, PhD (1 trial), 9 others listed. 12 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 Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)?
PlainTrial tracks 12 US clinical trials for Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), of which 6 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)?
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?
Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.
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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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