Clinical trials
Urothelial Carcinoma clinical trials
Below are recruiting urothelial carcinoma clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 207 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06764095RecruitingPhase 4
Drug combo before bladder or ureter surgery for advanced cancer
This trial tests two drugs, enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab, given before surgery to remove the bladder or ureter in people with advanced bladder or upper urinary tract cancer that has spread to lymph nodes or other organs. The goal is to see if this treatment helps shrink the cancer and improves outcomes.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT06439836RecruitingPhase 1
Combination immunotherapy for advanced bladder cancer
This trial tests a new drug, CA-4948, combined with pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for people with advanced bladder cancer that grew after prior immunotherapy. The goal is to see if this combination can help when standard treatments stop working.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06405425RecruitingPhase 2
Study of BL-B01D1 and immunotherapy for advanced bladder cancer
This trial tests a new experimental drug combination (BL-B01D1 with a PD-1 immunotherapy) for advanced bladder cancer that has not yet been treated with whole-body therapy. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors and help people live longer without their cancer getting worse.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06396533Recruiting
Improving cancer staging before bladder removal surgery
This trial tests if adding a special CT scan before bladder removal helps find muscle-invasive bladder cancer earlier. It includes people with different stages of bladder cancer who are planning to have their bladder removed.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 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+ - NCT06265285RecruitingPhase 2
Nivolumab at home vs. clinic for cancer treatment
This study compares giving the immunotherapy drug nivolumab as a shot under the skin at home versus in the clinic. It is for people with certain cancers who are already taking or starting nivolumab.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 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+ - NCT04724018RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Enfortumab and sacituzumab for metastatic bladder cancer
This Phase 1/2 trial tests whether combining sacituzumab govitecan with enfortumab vedotin (and in one group, pembrolizumab) can shrink or control metastatic urothelial (bladder/urinary tract) cancer. It’s mainly for people whose cancer has grown despite prior treatment.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06040762Recruiting
Get moving before bladder cancer surgery
This study tests whether a home-based exercise program before surgery can help improve physical function in people with bladder or upper tract urothelial cancer. If you are planning to have surgery to remove your bladder or upper urinary tract, you may be able to join.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT05987241RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Using a blood test to guide immunotherapy after bladder/kidney cancer surgery
This study tests whether a blood test that detects tumor DNA can help guide the use of immunotherapy (nivolumab with or without relatlimab) after surgery for urothelial cancer. The goal is to see if starting immunotherapy based on the blood test results can prevent the cancer from coming back.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05874921Recruiting
Registry for adults with UTUC treated with Jelmyto
This registry collects information about adults with upper tract urothelial cancer (UTUC) who received Jelmyto after it was approved. It helps doctors understand outcomes and real-world experience with Jelmyto.
Santa Monica, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05656235RecruitingPhase 2
Study of keeping kidneys longer in upper tract bladder cancer
This Phase 2 trial studies whether a combination treatment can control high-grade upper tract urothelial cancer without removing the kidney and ureter (radical nephroureterectomy). It may help people who must avoid surgery or choose not to have it because of medical risk.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05321316Recruiting
PET scan test for bladder cancer using a targeted tracer
This trial studies a special PET/CT scan tracer that is designed to bind to a protein (Nectin-4) found in some bladder cancers. It aims to help doctors see and stage tumors more clearly, which could improve diagnosis and treatment planning.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05269381RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Personalized cancer vaccine with pembrolizumab for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a personalized vaccine made from your tumor's unique markers, combined with the drug pembrolizumab, to help your immune system fight cancer. It is for people with advanced solid tumors who have already tried standard treatments.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 16 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+ - NCT04970472Recruiting
Urothelial bladder cancer sample collection for adults
This trial collects clinical samples from adults who have suspected or confirmed urothelial (bladder/urinary tract lining) cancer. It helps researchers study the disease and may support future improvements in diagnosis or treatment.
ToulouseAges 18–99 - 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 - 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+ - NCT04623502Recruiting
Study of kidney and bladder cancer metabolism during surgery
This study looks at how kidney and bladder (urothelial) tumors use fuel by taking samples during surgery or biopsy. It may help researchers learn what drives these cancers and guide better future treatments.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03866382RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus a targeted drug for rare genitourinary tumors
This Phase 2 study tests whether nivolumab and ipilimumab (immunotherapy drugs) plus cabozantinib (a targeted anti-cancer drug) can shrink or control rare cancers of the urinary/reproductive system that have spread. It may help by boosting the immune system and blocking cancer growth signals at the same time.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT01050504Recruiting
Donate blood and tissue to study recurrent or metastatic cancers
This study collects and studies blood and, when possible, small tissue samples from people with prostate or bladder/urothelial cancer that has come back or spread. The goal is to better understand these cancers and support future research that may lead to better care.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT06639347RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing SHR-A2102 for advanced bladder cancer
This trial tests a new drug called SHR-A2102, which is a type of targeted therapy (an antibody-drug conjugate) for advanced urothelial carcinoma (bladder cancer). It may help if your cancer has not responded to standard treatments or if you are starting treatment for advanced disease.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for urothelial carcinoma?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 207 recruiting 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 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 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.
Related conditions
- Urothelial Carcinoma Bladder
- Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma
- Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma
- Advanced Urothelial Carcinoma
- Muscle Invasive Bladder Urothelial Carcinoma
- Urothelial Carcinoma of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Urothelial Carcinoma
- Upper Urinary Tract Urothelial Carcinoma
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.