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.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Aarhus Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | immunotherapy, ipilimumab, nivolumab |
| Locations | 1 site (Aarhus, Danmark) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 1, 2020 |
| Main results expected | August 31, 2028 |
| Study ends | August 31, 2029 |
| Registry record updated | May 4, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT04659343 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
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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
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.