Research and clinical trials into kidney cancer

All cancer treatments have to be fully researched before they can be used for everyone. This is so we know that they work, they are better than the treatments already available and they are safe.

There is research into kidney cancer currently being done in the UK. If you're interested in joining a trial speak to your doctor about it.

Research into kidney cancer

Researchers are looking at better ways to diagnose and treat kidney cancer. They are also looking at new ways to check if cancer treatments are working.

Find a clinical trial

Find current UK clinical trials for kidney cancer and result summaries for trials that have already finished.

What are clinical trials?

Trials aim to find out if a new treatment or procedure is safe, and is better than the current treatment.

What you should know

Find out what you should know, and what questions you should ask before agreeing to take part in a clinical trial.

How to join a clinical trial

Talk to your doctor if there's a trial you're interested in. They can say if it's right for you.

Our Research

Find out about the research Cancer Research UK is doing, and how it's saved or improved the lives of cancer patients.
Last reviewed: 
26 Jan 2024
Next review due: 
26 Jan 2027