Understanding treatment and quality of life in metastatic renal cell carcinoma patients

Outcomes Database to prospectivelY aSSEss the Changing TherapY Landscape in Renal Cell Carcinoma (ODYSSEY RCC)

Observational Duke University · NCT04919122

This study looks at how people with advanced kidney cancer are treated and how their quality of life changes during treatment in real-world settings.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment800 (estimated)
Ages19 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorDuke University Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsradiation
Locations11 sites (Iowa City, Iowa and 10 other locations)
Trial IDNCT04919122 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess the management and health-related quality of life in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) in real-world clinical settings across the United States. It will collect patient-reported outcomes and evaluate treatment patterns, including first-line therapy selection and the reasons behind physician choices. Patients will undergo a baseline assessment and will be followed up through standard care visits and phone interviews to gather additional data on their experiences and outcomes. The study seeks to identify changes in quality of life and symptom burden associated with mRCC therapies.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 19 or older diagnosed with mRCC who have recently started first-line or second-line systemic therapy.

Not a fit: Patients being treated for metastatic solid tumors other than mRCC will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the real-world effectiveness of treatments for mRCC and improve patient care strategies.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in assessing patient-reported outcomes in cancer treatment, indicating that this approach is both relevant and valuable.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 19 or over at time of informed consent.
* Diagnosis of metastatic renal cell cancer (mRCC) with less than or equal to (≤) 3 months of first-line systemic therapy or less than or equal to (≤) 3 months of second-line systemic therapy for mRCC.

  1. Prior surgery and radiation therapy are permitted.
  2. Prior neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapy for non-metastatic renal cell carcinoma are permitted.
  3. Patients currently not on therapy and being observed are permitted.
* Evidence of signed and dated informed consent document indicating that the patient has been informed of all pertinent aspects of the study.
* Ability to comply with completion of PROs

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients being treated for metastatic solid tumors other than mRCC are excluded. Non-cytotoxic oral agents for adjuvant or maintenance therapy of other cancers are permitted.
* Patients who are not intending to undergo follow up care at a study site within PCORnet

Where this trial is running

Iowa City, Iowa and 10 other locations

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 Metastatic Renal Cell CarcinomaODYSSEYmRCCRCCPRO
Last reviewed 2026-06-10 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.