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
- NCT06524544RecruitingPhase 3
Pembrolizumab and sacituzumab govitecan for advanced bladder cancer
This trial tests a new drug combination (pembrolizumab and sacituzumab govitecan) against standard treatment for advanced bladder cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It's for people who have already tried an immunotherapy drug like pembrolizumab and another drug called enfortumab vedotin.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 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.
Tampa, FloridaAges 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+ - NCT06668493RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
A virus-based treatment for low-grade upper tract bladder cancer
This trial tests a new drug, nadofaragene firadenovec, which uses a harmless virus to deliver a signal that helps your immune system fight low-grade cancer in the upper part of the urinary tract (the kidney area). It's given directly into the kidney through a small tube, and may avoid more invasive surgery.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06124976RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
A new treatment for low-grade kidney/ureter cancer (ST-02)
This trial tests a new treatment called ST-02 that is given directly into the kidney or ureter to destroy low-grade cancer cells without surgery. It may be an option for people whose cancer has not spread and who are looking for a less invasive treatment.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT04865939RecruitingPhase 3
Gemcitabine treatment compared with bladder wash in UTUC surgery
This Phase 3 trial studies whether using gemcitabine (a chemotherapy medicine) in the urinary tract better prevents cancer from coming back than using a simple water wash. It involves people with upper tract urothelial carcinoma who are having curative surgery to remove the affected ureter or kidney tube.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–90 - NCT06210490RecruitingPhase 2
Antibody-drug combo with radiation for HER2+ UTUC after surgery
This trial tests a combination of an antibody-drug conjugate (Disitamab Vedotin) plus radiation therapy after surgery to prevent upper tract urothelial cancer from coming back. It is for patients with HER2-positive tumors and high-risk features who cannot receive cisplatin chemo.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 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 - NCT05837806RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab and disitamab as pre-surgery treatment for HER2 UTUC
This trial tests whether giving tislelizumab plus disitamab vedotin before surgery (neoadjuvant therapy) can improve outcomes for people with HER2-positive, high-risk upper tract urothelial cancer. It also looks at the treatment’s safety and helps doctors learn if certain tumor features predict response.
TianjinAges 18 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+ - NCT05775471RecruitingPhase 2
Check PD-1 plus enfortumab after kidney-urine-duct surgery
This Phase 2 study tests giving pembrolizumab (an immune therapy) and enfortumab vedotin (an antibody-drug medicine) before and after surgery to remove high-risk upper urinary tract cancer. The goal is to lower the chance the cancer comes back.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06848868RecruitingPhase 1
Clinic-based scope for bladder cancer follow-up
This trial tests if a procedure done in the clinic, without general anesthesia, can safely check the upper urinary tract after kidney-sparing surgery for urothelial cancer. It may reduce the need for hospital visits.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT05912816RecruitingPhase 2
Kidney-protecting treatment for high-risk upper urinary tract cancer
This trial tests whether combining DV with tislelizumab can help protect kidney function in people with high-risk cancer in the upper urinary tract (the renal pelvis or ureter). It may help preserve the kidneys while treating the cancer more effectively.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–90 - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT06356155RecruitingPhase 2
Study of two drugs before surgery for upper tract cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab, given before surgery for upper tract urothelial cancer. The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes for patients who are candidates for surgery.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 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+ - NCT04678362RecruitingPhase 2
Maintenance treatment with talazoparib plus immunotherapy for bladder cancer
This trial tests whether continuing two medicines after your initial platinum chemotherapy can help keep your urothelial (bladder/urine tract) cancer from coming back or worsening. It is for people whose cancer shrank or stayed stable after chemotherapy and who cannot be cured with surgery or radiation.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT04878029RecruitingPhase 1
Cabozantinib plus enfortumab for advanced bladder cancer after immunotherapy
This Phase 1 study tests whether cabozantinib combined with enfortumab vedotin can help people with advanced urothelial (bladder) cancer that has already been treated with immunotherapy (PD-1/PD-L1) and usually chemotherapy. It aims to find a safer dose and see if the combo can shrink tumors or control the disease.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05037279RecruitingPhase 3
Testing BCG treatment for bladder cancer after full tumor removal
This trial studies a BCG-based bladder instillation in people with newly diagnosed, intermediate- or high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer who have had their tumor fully removed. The goal is to see whether this treatment is safer and works better to lower the chance of the cancer coming back.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+
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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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