Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Monitoring drug levels to improve outcomes in metastatic kidney cancer patients

Official title: Therapeutic Drug Monitoring for Optimized Outcome in Patients With Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma

Run by University of Aarhus · NCT04659343 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing how monitoring drug levels and certain genetic factors can help improve treatment outcomes for people with metastatic kidney cancer.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment200 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Aarhus
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsimmunotherapy, ipilimumab, nivolumab
Locations1 site (Aarhus, Danmark)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 1, 2020
Main results expectedAugust 31, 2028
Study endsAugust 31, 2029
Registry record updatedMay 4, 2026
Trial IDNCT04659343 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are patients in Denmark who are being medically treated for metastatic renal cell carcinoma.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are unable to provide written informed consent will 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 observational study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and side effects of treatment drugs in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) by monitoring plasma drug concentrations. It also investigates the role of anti-drug antibodies and genetic variations in CTLA-4 and PD-1 receptors that may contribute to treatment failure. Additionally, the study will explore correlations between UGT1A1 gene polymorphisms and pazopanib dosing. The goal is to optimize treatment regimens and identify patients who may not benefit from certain therapies.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more personalized and effective treatment strategies for patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma.

How similar studies have gone: While some studies have explored plasma concentration monitoring in cancer treatments, this specific approach focusing on mRCC and the associated genetic factors is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients in Denmark with medically treated metastatic renal cell carcinoma.

Exclusion Criteria:

* No written informed consent.

Where it's running

  • Department of Oncology, Aarhus University Hospital
    Aarhus, Danmark, Denmark
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Niels Fristrup, MD, PhD — University of Aarhus
  • Study coordinator: Niels Fristrup, MD, PhD
  • Email: niels.fristrup@rm.dk
  • Phone: +4520914161

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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.