Better Treatment Choices for Localized Kidney Tumors
Optimizing Treatment Decision Making for Patients with Localized Renal Mass
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA · NIH-11097263
This project aims to create personalized treatment plans for people with kidney tumors that are confined to the kidney.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHARLOTTESVILLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11097263 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Many people diagnosed with a localized kidney tumor face difficult choices about their care, especially since some of these tumors are not cancerous. Current options include watching the tumor, heating it to destroy it, or surgery to remove part or all of the kidney. Doctors and patients often find it confusing to decide which path is best due to a lack of clear guidance. This project seeks to develop specific, tailored management plans to help patients and their doctors make more informed decisions about their treatment.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for future applications of this research would be individuals recently diagnosed with a localized renal mass.
Not a fit: Patients whose kidney cancer has already spread beyond the kidney may not directly benefit from this specific research focus.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could provide clearer, individualized guidance for patients and doctors, leading to better treatment choices and improved outcomes for localized kidney tumors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have offered limited guidance, indicating this approach to individualized management plans is novel and much needed.
Where this research is happening
CHARLOTTESVILLE, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA — CHARLOTTESVILLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: LOBO, JENNIFER MASON — UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
- Study coordinator: LOBO, JENNIFER MASON
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: Cancer Control, Cancer Control Science, Cancer Intervention, Cancers