Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Collecting global experiences with immunotherapy for metastatic kidney cancer

Official title: International Multicentric Study ARON-1

Run by Hospital of Macerata · NCT05287464 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is collecting information from people with advanced kidney cancer who have received certain immunotherapy combinations to see how well these treatments work in real life.

More Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma ( mRCC) trials

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment1220 (estimated)
SponsorHospital of Macerata
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsnivolumab, ipilimumab, pembrolizumab, avelumab, atezolizumab, bevacizumab, cabozantinib, axitinib, lenvatinib
Locations1 site (Province of Macerata, Macerata)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 10, 2022
Main results expectedJune 1, 2024
Study endsSeptember 30, 2027
Registry record updatedNovember 26, 2025
Trial IDNCT05287464 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 with a confirmed diagnosis of metastatic renal cell carcinoma who have received specific first-line immunotherapy combinations.

Probably not a fit

Patients without a confirmed diagnosis of metastatic renal cell carcinoma or those treated with non-specified immunotherapy combinations may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The ARON-1 Study is an international multicentric observational study aimed at gathering real-world data on the use of immuno-combinations in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC). It includes two supplementary studies: ARON-1α, which investigates genomic signatures from tumor samples of patients treated with first-line immuno-combinations, and ARON-1β, which characterizes immune cell populations and their relationship with clinical outcomes. The study focuses on patients who have received specific combinations of immunotherapy treatments. By analyzing this data, the study aims to enhance understanding of treatment efficacy and patient outcomes.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of immunotherapy combinations for treating metastatic renal cell carcinoma.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using immunotherapy combinations for mRCC, suggesting that this approach may yield beneficial results.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients aged \>18y
* Cytological or Histologically confirmed diagnosis of clear cell or non-clear cell RCC
* Histologically or radiologically confirmed diagnosis of metastatic disease
* First-line treatment with nivolumab plus ipilimumab or nivolumab plus cabozantinib or pembrolizumab plus axitinib or pembrolizumab plus lenvatinib or avelumab plus axitinib or atezolizumab plus bevacizumab

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients without histologically confirmed diagnosis of RCC
* Patients without histologically or radiologically confirmed metastatic disease
* Patients treated with immuno-combinations not included in the list reported in the Inclusion Criteria Section

Where it's running

  • Ospedale di Macerata, UOC Oncologia
    Province of Macerata, Macerata, Italy
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.