Clinical trial Recruiting at 27 sites Observational Ages 18 and up

Nationwide cohort for renal cell carcinoma data collection

Official title: PROspective Renal Cancer Cohort (PRO-RCC)

Run by PROspective Renal Cancer Cohort Foundation · NCT05326620 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is collecting real-life health information from people with kidney cancer in the Netherlands to help improve treatments and understand their experiences better.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment2000 (estimated)
SponsorPROspective Renal Cancer Cohort Foundation
Academic / other
Locations27 sites (Amsterdam, North Holland and 26 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 19, 2023
Main results expectedJanuary 2030
Study endsJanuary 2030
Registry record updatedJune 6, 2025
Trial IDNCT05326620 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are newly diagnosed patients with renal cell carcinoma or synchronous metastatic renal cell carcinoma, aged over 18 and capable of understanding Dutch.

Probably not a fit

Patients who do not meet the inclusion criteria, such as those under 18 or unable to understand Dutch, 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

PRO-RCC is a multicenter cohort study aimed at collecting real-world clinical data and patient-reported outcomes for patients with localized or metastatic renal cell carcinoma in the Netherlands. The study integrates clinical data collection with the Netherlands Cancer Registry and includes patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and patient-reported experience measures (PREMs). Participants can also consent to be part of 'Trial within cohorts' (TwiC) studies, allowing for randomized interventional research within the cohort framework. This infrastructure supports both observational and interventional studies to improve understanding and treatment of renal cell carcinoma.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of renal cell carcinoma and improve patient care through better data on treatment outcomes and patient experiences.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies utilizing similar cohort designs have shown promise in improving patient outcomes and understanding disease progression, indicating that this approach is both tested and potentially effective.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* newly diagnosed patients with RCC or synchronous metastatic RCC
* metachronous metastasized RCC
* age \>18 years
* capable of understanding Dutch language

Exclusion Criteria:

* n/a

Where it's running

  • Amsterdam UMC locatie VUMC
    Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis
    's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis
    's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • Meander Medisch Centrum
    Amersfoort, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • Gelre ziekenhuis
    Apeldoorn, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • Rijnstate
    Arnhem, Netherlands
    Recruiting
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  • Amphia Ziekenhuis
    Breda, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • Deventer Ziekenhuis
    Deventer, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • Albert Schweitzer
    Dordrecht, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • Catharina ziekenhuis
    Eindhoven, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • Maxima MC
    Eindhoven, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • Treant
    Emmen, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • Umcg
    Groningen, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • Spaarne Gasthuis
    Haarlem, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • Tergooi MC
    Hilversum, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • Medisch Centrum Leeuwarden
    Leeuwarden, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • Maastricht UMC
    Maastricht, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • St Antonius Ziekenhuis
    Nieuwegein, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • Canisius Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis
    Nijmegen, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • Bravis ziekenhuis
    Roosendaal, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • Erasmus MC
    Rotterdam, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • Maasstad ziekenhuis
    Rotterdam, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • St. Franciscus ziekenhuis
    Rotterdam, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • Haaglanden Medisch Centrum
    The Hague, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • UMC Utrecht
    Utrecht, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • Viecuri
    Venray, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • Isala
    Zwolle, Netherlands
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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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.