Active clinical trials for "Carcinoma, Renal Cell"

This study investigates the influence of type of anesthesia on recurrence and survival of renal cell carcinoma in patients undergoing nephrectomy. The participants will be allocated to either the group receiving the total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) using propofol or the group receiving the inhaled anesthetics, such as sevoflurane or desflurane.

The microbiome has the potential to serve as a robust biomarker of clinical response to immunotherapy. Additionally, microbial manipulation, through diet, exercise, prebiotics, probiotics, or microbially-derived metabolites, may prove to be beneficial in promoting anti-tumor immune responses. However, large prospective studies in humans with longitudinal sample collection and standardized methods are needed to understand how microbiota and their byproducts affect cancer therapies, particularly among patients undergoing identical therapy but experiencing different outcomes. The proposed observational study builds upon these hypotheses by proposing a large cohort design to further assess the associations between the gut microbiota (composition and function), host immune system, and ICI treatment efficacy across multiple cancer types.

Treatment of metastatic tumors of the urogenital area with cytokine-induced killer cells

ODYSSEY RCC is a prospective, observational Phase IV study is to understand the cancer management and health-related quality of life in patients with mRCC in routine real-world clinical practice in the United States, including both community and academic treatment settings.

Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most prevalent and lethal malignancy of the kidney. At the time of diagnosis, as many as a fifth of patients have metastatic disease (mRCC). Despite advances in treatment, long-term survival rates remain poor. 18F-fluoropivalate ([18F]FPIA) is a new tracer that images short chain fatty acid (SCFA) uptake in tumours, a key component of fatty acid oxidation. The aim of the study is to investigate longitudinal changes in [18F]FPIA uptake at baseline, at 4-6 weeks and at 12 weeks following treatment initiation in patients using tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI's), chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or combinations of these. The investigators hypothesise that the import of [18F]FPIA-detectable SCFA into tumours is high and decreases with effective treatment.

This study will investigate what causes hereditary leiomyomatosis renal (kidney) cell cancer, or HLRCC, and how the disease is related to the development of kidney tumors. Leiomyomas are benign (non-cancerous) tumors arising from smooth muscle. HLRCC can cause various health problems. Some people develop red bumps on their skin that can be painful at times. Some women with HLRCC can develop leiomyomas of the uterus. In some families, people with HLRCC develop kidney tumors. This study will try to determine: What gene changes (mutations) cause HLRCC What kind of kidney tumors develop in HLRCC and how they grow What the chance is that a person with HLRCC will develop a kidney tumor People with known or suspected HLRCC (and their family members of any age) may be eligible for this study. This includes people in families in which one or more members has skin leiomyoma and kidney cancer; skin leiomyoma and uterine leiomyoma; multiple skin leiomyomas; kidney cancer and uterine leiomyomas, or kidney cancer consistent with HLRCC, including, but not limited to, collecting duct or papillary, type II. Candidates will be screened with a physical examination, family history, and, for affected family members, a review of medical records, including pathology slides and computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. Participants will undergo tests and procedures that may include the following: Review of medical records, x-rays, and tissue slides Physical examination and family history Skin examination Gynecological examination for women Interviews with a cancer doctor, cancer nurses, kidney surgeon, and genetic counselor Blood tests for: Genetic research to identify the gene responsible for HLRCC Evaluation of liver, kidney, heart, pancreas, and thyroid function Complete blood count and clotting profile Pregnancy test for pre-menopausal women PSA test for prostate cancer in men over age 40 CT or MRI scans (for participants 15 years of age and older only) Skin biopsy (surgical removal of a small sample of skin tissue) Cheek swab or mouth rinse to collect cells for genetic analysis Medical photographs of lesions Questionnaire When the tests are completed, participants will discuss the results with a doctor and possibly a genetic nurse or genetic counselor. The genetic findings will not be revealed to participants because their meaning and implications may not yet be understood. Participants may be asked to return to NIH from every 3 months to every 3 years, depending on their condition, for follow-up examinations and tests.

Immune checkpoint inhibitors targeting PD-1 or PD-L1 have been developed and clinical trials showning better response in unselected patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC). At the moment, no clear biomarker exists to accurately predict anti-PD1/PDL1 RCC responsiveness. The objective of this study is to develop and evaluate the utility of circulating exosomes as companion diagnostic biomarker for predicting response to immunotherapy in patients with RCC.

Genitourinary malignancies such as prostate cancer, renal cell cancer, and bladder cancer in Korean population have been increased due to the aged population and the westernized lifestyles. With the advancement of technologies, studies have found that microbiome not only affects human physiological functions, such as metabolism, immunity, and haematopoiesis, but also plays a significant role in the development and progression of malignancies. However, the investigation of microbiome in urological malignances have been limited and few studies have been reported. Therefore, the investigator tried to evaluate the usefulness of microbiome in detection and monitoring of urological malignancies in Korean population. This study aims to use microbiome in tissue, plasma, stool and urine for the diagnosis, disease progression monitoring and therapeutic response evaluation. This study plan includes building big databases for microbiome of urological malignancies in Korean population.

The aim of this therapeutic education program is to reduce the apparition of immune-related Adverse Event with patients treated with ICI

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of two decision aids for renal cell carcinoma (RCC) on the decision-making process and the quality of the decision.