🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-06-10
Pre-Surgical Sutent in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) (NCT00715442)
Phase II Non-Randomized Pre-Surgical Study Evaluating Sunitinib in Patients With Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) Who Are Eligible for Cytoreductive Nephrectomy
🔵 Active, Not Recruiting Phase2 💊 Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if Sutent® (sunitinib malate), given before surgery, can help control renal cell carcinoma. The safety of sunitinib malate will also be studied.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, Texas
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, Texas
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.