New drug combo aims to spare kidneys in High-Risk urinary tract cancer

NCT ID NCT05912816

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

Summary

This phase 2 trial tests two drugs—RC48 and Tislelizumab—given before kidney-sparing surgery in 20 people with high-risk upper tract urothelial carcinoma. The goal is to control the cancer while preserving the kidney, avoiding complete removal. Researchers will track how long patients stay cancer-free without losing the kidney.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

RC48 (disitamab vedotin) combined with tislelizumab

What this could lead to

If successful, this approach could allow patients with high-risk upper tract cancer to keep their kidney while controlling the disease, avoiding complete kidney removal.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial with only 20 participants. The combination therapy may cause side effects, and it is not yet proven to be better than standard treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

renal pelvis/ureter urothelial carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Ethics Committee of Shanghai Renji Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China

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