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NCT07187778 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Phase II Trial of Single Agent Belzutifan or Pembrolizumab Versus Combination as Neoadjuvant Therapy in Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (BLAZE)

A Phase 2 study of Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma, sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
10
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT07187778 is a Phase 2 study of Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma that is actively recruiting participants, run by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. The registered enrollment target is 10 participants, below the 203-participant average among 45 other Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT07187778, a Phase 2 study of Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
10 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

To learn if belzutifan alone, pembrolizumab alone, or belzutifan and pembrolizumab in combination given before a total or partial nephrectomy (surgery to remove all or part of a kidney) can help to control locally advanced ccRCC.

Interventions

  • DRUG Pembrolizumab
  • DRUG Belzutifan

Study Locations (1)

Texas

  • The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - Houston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 10 participants
Start Date 2025-12-19
Est. Completion 2029-07-19
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

2,692 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT07187778

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07187778 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 10 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 203-participant average among 45 other Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower). The listed sponsor is M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, which has 2,692 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Pembrolizumab is the first listed.

NCT07187778 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT07187778 about?

NCT07187778 is a clinical study titled "Phase II Trial of Single Agent Belzutifan or Pembrolizumab Versus Combination as Neoadjuvant Therapy in Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (BLAZE)". To learn if belzutifan alone, pembrolizumab alone, or belzutifan and pembrolizumab in combination given before a total or partial nephrectomy (surgery to remove all or part of a kidney) can help to control locally advanced ccRCC.

What is the current status of trial NCT07187778?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 10 participants. The study started on 2025-12-19. Estimated completion is 2029-07-19.

What conditions does trial NCT07187778 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07187778?

The interventions under investigation include: Pembrolizumab (DRUG), Belzutifan (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07187778?

This trial is sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, which has 2,692 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT07187778 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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