Improving treatment choices for patients with kidney tumors
Official title: Optimizing Treatment Decision Making for Patients with Localized Renal Mass
Funded at University of Virginia · NIH-10851913 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to create personalized treatment plans for people with localized kidney tumors, helping patients and their doctors choose the best options for managing their condition while keeping kidney function in mind.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Virginia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charlottesville, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $349,524 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA284057-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10851913 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with localized renal masses who are facing treatment decisions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with advanced kidney cancer or those who do not have localized renal masses may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on patients diagnosed with localized renal masses (LRM), which are kidney tumors that may be benign. It aims to develop personalized management plans for these patients by analyzing various treatment options, including active surveillance, thermal ablation, partial nephrectomy, and radical nephrectomy. The study seeks to clarify decision-making processes for patients and their doctors, especially in cases where kidney function may be at risk. By utilizing data analysis and expert feedback, the research intends to provide clearer guidelines for treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more informed and personalized treatment decisions for patients with localized kidney tumors.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in developing individualized treatment plans for cancer patients, suggesting that this approach could be beneficial.
Where this research is happening
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University of Virginia
Charlottesville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lobo, Jennifer Mason — University of Virginia
- Study coordinator: Lobo, Jennifer Mason
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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.