Clinical trials
Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma clinical trials
Below are recruiting upper tract urothelial carcinoma clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 75 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07630155Recruiting
Single-use digital scope for kidney cancer surveillance
This trial tests a new, disposable flexible camera (ureteroscope) to safely check for or monitor upper urinary tract cancer in an office setting without putting you to sleep. The goal is to see if patients can tolerate this procedure comfortably while awake.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT05733000RecruitingPhase 2
CPI-613 plus hydroxychloroquine with chemo for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a drug called CPI-613 (devimistat) combined with hydroxychloroquine along with either 5-fluorouracil or gemcitabine chemo. It’s for people with advanced cancers that have stopped responding to standard treatments, aiming to shrink tumors and slow cancer growth.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT04617756RecruitingPhase 2
Durvalumab plus chemo before surgery for high-risk upper urinary tract cancer
This trial studies whether durvalumab (an immunotherapy) given with chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with high-risk cancer in the kidney pelvis or ureter. It is mainly looking at safety and effectiveness in shrinking or controlling the cancer before treatment continues.
Paris, Paris Cx 20Ages 18 years+ - NCT06169436Recruiting
Study of People with Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer Having Surgery
This study watches people with upper tract urothelial cancer who are having surgery to remove the kidney and ureter. It aims to collect information to better understand the disease and improve future care.
Milan, MIAges 18 years+ - NCT06204406Recruiting
Kidney-sparing treatment for upper tract urothelial cancer
This study looks at how well patients do when they have kidney-sparing treatment (instead of complete kidney removal) for upper tract urothelial carcinoma. It helps doctors understand which patients can safely avoid losing their kidney.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–90 - NCT06354231RecruitingPhase 2
Kidney-sparing combo for high-risk ureter cancer
This trial tests a combination of an oral targeted drug (DV) and an immunotherapy (Toripalimab) to preserve kidney function in people with high-risk upper tract urothelial cancer (UTUC) who cannot have their kidney and ureter removed. It is for patients with only one kidney, reduced kidney function, or cancer in both ureters.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT07756437Recruiting
Blood test for detecting bladder cancer DNA
This study is testing a simple blood test that looks for cancer DNA in your blood. The goal is to see if it can accurately detect muscle-invasive bladder cancer or upper tract urothelial cancer.
Ghent, East FlandersAges 18 years+ - NCT07725796RecruitingPhase 1
Study of UGN-501 for recurrent bladder cancer
This study tests an experimental medicine called UGN-501 given directly into the bladder. It is for people whose bladder cancer has come back despite previous treatments, such as BCG therapy. The goal is to find the best dose and see how safe and effective it is.
Queen Creek, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07673016Recruiting
Collecting urine to test a new bladder cancer detection method
This study collects urine samples to test UroAmp, a new genetic test that may help detect and monitor bladder cancer. It is for people with bladder cancer or blood in urine who want to help improve cancer detection.
Oceanside, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07667335RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Combination therapy for advanced bladder cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs for advanced bladder cancer (including cancer of the renal pelvis or ureter) that has not been treated before. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and effective.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT07633353Enrolling by invitation
Real-World Outcomes of a New Treatment for Advanced Kidney Cancer
This study looks at how well two newer cancer drugs (enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab) work together for advanced upper tract urothelial carcinoma—a rare kidney cancer. Researchers are collecting information from hospitals in France to understand how patients respond and what side effects occur in everyday care.
NîmesAges 18 years+ - NCT07614594Recruiting
Urine Test to Detect Bladder and Kidney Cancer
This study tests whether a simple urine test can accurately identify cancer in the bladder, ureters (tubes between kidneys and bladder), or renal pelvis (part of the kidney). You would provide urine samples before your planned surgery, and researchers will compare the urine test results to your actual tissue diagnosis after surgery.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18 years+ - NCT07498907RecruitingPhase 3
Disitamab vedotin plus radiation for high-risk bladder cancer in kidney tube
This trial tests a targeted drug called disitamab vedotin combined with radiation after surgery for a rare type of bladder cancer in the upper urinary tract. It may be an option for people who cannot take standard chemotherapy because of kidney problems, hearing loss, or other health issues.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT07492628RecruitingPhase 1
Dual-target cell therapy for advanced bladder cancer
This trial tests a new treatment that uses your own immune cells, called CAR-NK cells, modified to attack two proteins (Nectin-4 and HER2) often found on bladder cancer cells. It is for people whose cancer has spread or cannot be removed by surgery and has not responded to standard treatments like chemotherapy or immunotherapy.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05917158RecruitingPhase 2
HER2-targeted drug study after kidney/ureter tumor surgery
This Phase 2 trial studies a HER2-targeted medicine (RC48-ADC) plus another drug (JS001) to help prevent cancer from coming back after surgery for upper urinary tract urothelial cancer. It may be an option if your tumor has higher HER2 levels and you have no spread to distant organs.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT07452432Recruiting
Study of chemo before surgery for aggressive kidney/ureter cancer
This study tests whether giving chemotherapy before surgery can help patients with high-grade upper tract cancer that hasn't spread. It aims to find better ways to treat this aggressive cancer.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT07321210Recruiting
Lymph node surgery for high-risk upper tract cancer
This trial compares removing the kidney and ureter alone versus also removing nearby lymph nodes for high-risk upper tract urothelial cancer. It aims to see if the extra step helps improve outcomes.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07265947RecruitingPhase 2
Testing dabogratinib for low-grade upper tract bladder cancer
This trial tests a new targeted therapy pill, dabogratinib, for people with low-grade upper tract urothelial carcinoma (a type of cancer in the tubes that carry urine from kidneys to bladder). It may be an option if you have tumor tissue left after a biopsy and haven't had certain prior treatments.
Loma Linda, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07225374RecruitingPhase 2
Avelumab after chemotherapy for upper tract urothelial cancer
This trial is for people with upper tract urothelial cancer who have already had surgery and chemotherapy (cisplatin-based). It tests whether continuing with a drug called avelumab (an immunotherapy) can help prevent the cancer from coming back.
Seoul, GangnamAges 20 years+ - NCT07126119RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo before surgery for upper tract cancer
This trial tests whether combining the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab with the chemotherapy drug nab-paclitaxel before surgery can help treat high-risk upper tract urothelial cancer. The goal is to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes for patients who are planning to have their kidney and ureter removed.
Tianjin, Outside U.S.Ages 18 years+ - NCT07087860RecruitingPhase 2
Plasma exchange plus targeted therapy for advanced bladder cancer
This trial tests a procedure called therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) combined with the drugs enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab for people with advanced bladder cancer that has stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if TPE helps the drugs work better.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07077447Recruiting
Study on cancer in the upper urinary tract
This trial is for people diagnosed with a rare type of cancer in the upper urinary tract (UTUC). Researchers hope to learn more about this condition and find better ways to treat it.
Aarhus NAges 18 years+ - NCT06967961Recruiting
Looking for cancer cells that carry two markers in the blood
This trial is studying a special type of cell that shows up in the blood of people with certain advanced cancers. It aims to find out if these cells can help doctors better understand the cancer and guide treatment.
ToulouseAges 18 years+ - NCT06948552RecruitingPhase 2
Using a light-sensitizing drug to find cancer in the upper urinary tract
This trial tests whether taking a drug called 5-ALA before a scope procedure helps doctors spot cancer cells in the upper urinary tract more clearly. If you are having a scope to check for or treat a tumor in this area, this experimental imaging method might help guide treatment.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for upper tract urothelial carcinoma?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 75 recruiting upper tract urothelial carcinoma studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a upper tract urothelial carcinoma trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a upper tract urothelial carcinoma trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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