New combo therapy may beat chemo for rare kidney cancer

NCT ID NCT06120374

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

Summary

This study looks at whether a combination of radiation and immunotherapy works better than standard chemotherapy after surgery for a rare type of kidney cancer called upper tract urothelial carcinoma. About 178 patients with high-risk features will be followed to see which treatment helps prevent the cancer from coming back. The goal is to find a more effective way to keep patients cancer-free.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Radiotherapy (SBRT) and immunotherapy

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that combining radiation and immunotherapy is a better option than standard chemotherapy for preventing cancer recurrence after surgery.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may be less reliable. The combination therapy may also cause more side effects, and it is unclear which patients benefit most.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

renal pelvis/ureter 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

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Locations

  • Departmeng of Urology, Peking University First Hospital

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    Beijing, China

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  • Department of Medical Oncology, Peking University First Hospital

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    Beijing, China

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  • Department of Radiotherapy Oncology, Peking University First Hospital

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    Beijing, China

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