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The Natural History of Small Renal Masses

This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified January 2013 by University Health Network, Toronto
Sponsor:
Collaborators:
The Kidney Foundation of Canada
Canadian Urologic Oncology Group
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
University Health Network, Toronto
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01305330
First received: February 18, 2011
Last updated: January 15, 2013
Last verified: January 2013
History of Changes
  Purpose

There is a rising incidence of incidentally detected small renal tumours due to improved imaging techniques. Traditionally, patients diagnosed with these small renal masses undergo surgery and therefore there is limited data about the natural history of these tumours. Several small series have reported that most of these small masses grow slowly and might not require early intervention and that only some masses grow rapidly requiring immediate surgery. Presently, the investigators have not been able to identify prospectively which masses are going to grow slowly. The investigators plan to use computed tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) parameters, microsatellite analysis and tissue analysis to determine which masses will behave more aggressively. Additionally, the observations on the natural history of small renal masses need to be validated with a multicentric and systematically followed cohort.


Condition
Patients With Newly Diagnosed Small Renal Masses(<4cm)

Study Type: Observational
Study Design: Observational Model: Case-Only
Time Perspective: Prospective
Official Title: Role of Active Surveillance and Identification of Prognostic Factors for Progression in Early Stage Renal Cell Carcinoma

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MedlinePlus related topics: Cancer
U.S. FDA Resources

Further study details as provided by University Health Network, Toronto:

Primary Outcome Measures:
  • Tumour progression: [ Time Frame: 4 times year 1, 2 times year 2 and 3, yearly thereafter ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
    i) calculated tumour volume doubles (100% increase) within any one-year period, and/or ii) the maximum tumour diameter reaches 4 cm., and/or iii) patients develop symptoms considered to be possibly due to their renal tumour and/or iv) patients develop metastases


Secondary Outcome Measures:
  • Time to Tumour Progression [ Time Frame: 4 times year 1, 2 times year 2 and 3, yearly thereafter ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
    Time to tumour progression will be measured from the date of diagnosis to the date of progression or, if progression has not occurred, until the date of last follow-up.

  • Growth rate [ Time Frame: 4 times year 1, 2 times year 2 and 3, yearly thereafter ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
    Defined by volume (cm3 ) measured over time (years). Tumour bi-dimensional diameter will be recorded and reported to allow comparison with the literature to date. Tumour volume will be calculated from follow-up images using the formula for ellipsoid volume: 0.5326 x X x Y x Z.


Biospecimen Retention:   Samples With DNA

Biopsy cores, nephrectomy tissue, and blood and urine will be collected


Estimated Enrollment: 170
Study Start Date: August 2004
Estimated Primary Completion Date: December 2015 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Detailed Description:

Hypothesis

Since most renal cell carcinomas (RCC's) that are now detected by imaging as small renal masses, grow slowly and remain asymptomatic for years, we hypothesize that:

  • Small RCC's that are destined to metastasize do so early or after they reach a larger size
  • Delayed surgical treatment of asymptomatic, incidentally detected, small RCC's WILL NOT have a significant impact on overall survival
  • The majority of small RCC's MAY NOT need to be treated.
  • RCC's that are destined to progress can be identified by abnormal perfusion patterns on imaging and by their cellular and genomic characteristics on needle biopsy.
  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Sampling Method:   Non-Probability Sample
Study Population

Primary care clinic

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Asymptomatic T1a (< 4.0 cm) renal mass and unfit for surgery due to advanced age or co-morbidity, OR
  • Asymptomatic T1a (< 4.0 cm) and refusal of surgery
  • No evidence of metastatic disease (N0M0)
  • Preparedness to comply with a close follow-up protocol
  • Informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Life expectancy < 2 years
  • Already being followed for a small renal mass for more than 12 months
  • Concurrent systemic therapy for other malignancies
  • Known hereditary renal cancer syndromes
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01305330

Contacts
Contact: Laura Legere, BScN 416-946-2282 laura.legere@uhn.ca
Contact: Rehab Chahin, PhD 416-946-4501 ext 3180 rehab.chahin@uhn.ca

Locations
Canada, Ontario
Princess Margaret Hospital, University Health Network Recruiting
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 2M9
Principal Investigator: Michael A.S. Jewett, MD, FRCSC, FACS            
Sponsors and Collaborators
University Health Network, Toronto
The Kidney Foundation of Canada
Canadian Urologic Oncology Group
Investigators
Principal Investigator: Michael A.S. Jewett, MD, FRCSC, FACS University Health Network, Princess Margaret Hospital
  More Information

No publications provided

Responsible Party: University Health Network, Toronto
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01305330     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: SRM
Study First Received: February 18, 2011
Last Updated: January 15, 2013
Health Authority: Canada: Ethics Review Committee

Keywords provided by University Health Network, Toronto:
small renal mass
active surveillance
kidney mass
kidney tumour

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 21, 2013