Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational

Detecting kidney cancer using advanced machine learning techniques

Official title: Renal Cancer Detection Using Convolutional Neural Networks

Run by Zealand University Hospital · NCT03857373 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if advanced computer programs can help doctors more accurately spot kidney cancer in CT scans.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment5000 (estimated)
SponsorZealand University Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Roskilde)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 1, 2019
Main results expectedJanuary 1, 2025
Study endsJanuary 1, 2027
Registry record updatedJanuary 30, 2024
Trial IDNCT03857373 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are patients diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma (RCC) who have undergone surgical treatment.

Probably not a fit

Patients with RCC who have not undergone surgery 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

This project focuses on utilizing deep learning architectures, specifically convolutional neural networks (CNN), to enhance the accuracy of computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) systems for renal cancer detection. The study aims to classify renal tumors from CT urography scans into various categories, including cancerous and non-cancerous types, while minimizing false positives. By automating the detection process, the study seeks to significantly reduce the time required for radiologists to create large-scale labeled datasets, ultimately improving diagnostic efficiency and accuracy.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to faster and more accurate diagnoses of kidney cancer, improving patient outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies utilizing machine learning for cancer detection have shown promising results, indicating potential success for this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* All patient with RCC, who underwent surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with RCC, who did not underwent surgery

Where it's running

  • Zealand University Hospital
    Roskilde, Denmark
    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.