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NCT06278506 Resection or Ablation of Small Kidney Tumors

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NCT ID NCT06278506
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Karolinska University Hospital
Condition Kidney Cancer
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 300 participants
Start Date 2024-01-31
Primary Completion 2027-12

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 99 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
AblationSurgery

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 300 participants in total. It began in 2024-01-31 with a primary completion date of 2027-12.

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Brief Summary

Ablative treatments are believed to have a lower rate of complications, shorter hospital stays, and fewer interventions with benign PAD compared to partial nephrectomies in small kidney cancer lesions. The purpose of the study is to compare complications, the frequency of residual tumors, impact on kidney function, differences in quality of life, and health economic factors in a randomised study. We will also compare the oncological outcomes, including survival and recurrence of kidney cancer.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 - 99 years * Patient suitable based on clinical status for both ablative treatment and surgery * Primary kidney tumor * Tumor size ≤ 3 cm * Clinical stage of the tumor T1a (no macroscopic vascular or extrarenal invasion) * Tumor location suitable for both ablative treatment and resection * Absence of radiological signs of metastasis * Biopsy with malignant pathological analysis (PAD) * ISUP grade I-III" Exclusion Criteria: * Radiological signs of metastasis * Synchronous kidney tumors * ISUP grade IV or sarcomatoid growth in the biopsy * Other metastasized cancer in the last 5 years * Patient unable to make an informed decision to participate in the study

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Anders Kjellman, MD, PhD

✉ anders.kjellman@regionstockholm.se

📞 +46736995258

Principal Investigator

Anders Kjellman, MD, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Karolinska University Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06278506 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 99 Years, studying Kidney Cancer. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06278506 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06278506 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at anders.kjellman@regionstockholm.se for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06278506 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Stockholm, Sweden.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06278506 clinical trial?

NCT06278506 is sponsored by Karolinska University Hospital. The principal investigator is Anders Kjellman, MD, PhD at Karolinska University Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 300 participants.

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