New drug cocktail aims to stop bladder cancer recurrence after surgery

NCT ID NCT06682728

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This phase 2 trial tests whether combining two drugs—sacituzumab govitecan and nivolumab—after surgery can keep high-risk bladder cancer from coming back. About 23 adults who had their bladder or part of their urinary tract removed will receive the drugs intravenously. The main goal is to see how many patients remain cancer-free at 6 months.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

sacituzumab govitecan and nivolumab

What this could lead to

If successful, this combination could reduce the chance of cancer returning after surgery for high-risk bladder cancer patients.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial with only 23 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The drugs can cause side effects like fatigue, nausea, and immune-related reactions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

infiltrating bladder urothelial carcinoma transitional cell carcinoma urothelial carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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  • Contact

Locations

  • Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Irvine

    RECRUITING

    Orange, California, 92868, United States

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