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‹ Wed · 8 Apr 2026
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Cabozantinib in patients with non-locally pretreated brain metastases from renal cell carcinoma: Results of the multicenter phase II trial CABRAMET

Cabozantinib achieved 86% response rates as first-line treatment for brain tumors from kidney cancer, offering durable disease control.

The CABRAMET trial is the first prospective evaluation of cabozantinib for untreated brain metastases in renal cell carcinoma, showing a 61.5% brain response rate and durable responses. First-line efficacy was particularly striking at 86% response rate.

What the study was

Study design
Multicenter phase II, open-label, single-arm
Population
RCC patients with non-locally pretreated brain metastases
Sample size
26
Category
Treatment Innovation
Maturity
Validated
Journal
European Journal of Cancer

Why it surfaced

First prospective trial of cabozantinib for RCC brain metastases showing impressive durable responses, addresses a major unmet need.

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