Comparing two chemotherapy regimens for children with advanced kidney tumors

Randomized Open-label Non-inferiority Phase 3 Clinical Trial for Patients With a Stage IV Childhood Renal Tumor, Comparing Upfront Vincristine, Actinomycin-D and Doxorubicin (Standard Arm) With Upfront Vincristine, Carboplatin and Etoposide (Experimental Arm)

Phase 3 Interventional Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille · NCT03669783

This study is testing if a new combination of chemotherapy drugs can help children with advanced kidney tumors do better than the standard treatment.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment110 (estimated)
AgesN/A to 17 Years
SexAll
SponsorAssistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, radiation, doxorubicin
Locations1 site (Marseille)
Trial IDNCT03669783 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of two different chemotherapy regimens for children diagnosed with stage IV nephroblastoma, a type of kidney cancer. The standard treatment involves a combination of vincristine, actinomycin-D, and doxorubicin, while the experimental arm tests a regimen of vincristine, carboplatin, and etoposide. Patients will receive neoadjuvant chemotherapy before surgery, followed by risk-based adjuvant treatment. The study seeks to determine if the experimental regimen can improve outcomes for patients with metastatic disease.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are children diagnosed with metastatic renal tumors at initial diagnosis, confirmed by central review.

Not a fit: Patients without confirmed metastatic disease or those with localized tumors may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this trial could lead to improved survival rates and treatment options for children with advanced kidney tumors.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with similar chemotherapy regimens, but this specific comparison is novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* suffering from metastatic renal tumour at initial diagnosis
* having at least one circumscript, non-calcified (pulmonary) nodule (or other lesion highly suspicious of metastasis according to criteria for metastatic disease) ≥ 3 mm as determined by chest CT-scan and abdominal CT-scan/MRI.
* Metastatic disease must be confirmed by central review.

Exclusion Criteria:

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Where this trial is running

Marseille

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Childhood Renal Tumor
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.