Prognosis of patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma receiving kidney-sparing therapy

A Multicenter, Prospective, Observational Clinical Study to Evaluate the Prognosis of Patients With Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma Receiving Kidney-sparing Therapy

Observational RenJi Hospital · NCT06204406

This study looks at how well kidney-sparing treatments work for people with upper tract urothelial carcinoma while avoiding the risks of major surgery.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment106 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 90 Years
SexAll
SponsorRenJi Hospital Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, immunotherapy
Locations1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality)
Trial IDNCT06204406 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study focuses on patients diagnosed with upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) who are eligible for kidney-sparing therapy. It aims to evaluate the prognosis of these patients while avoiding the complications associated with radical nephroureterectomy, which can lead to impaired renal function. Participants will be monitored over time to assess the effectiveness of kidney-sparing approaches in managing their condition. The study includes patients who have histopathologically confirmed UTUC and are willing to attend follow-up visits.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 to 90 with histopathologically confirmed upper tract urothelial carcinoma who refuse radical nephroureterectomy or are eligible for kidney-sparing surgery.

Not a fit: Patients who are unable to undergo kidney-sparing surgery or have a life expectancy of less than six months may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into effective kidney-sparing treatments for patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma, potentially improving their quality of life and preserving renal function.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with kidney-sparing therapies in similar patient populations, indicating that this approach is gaining traction in the management of UTUC.

Eligibility criteria

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Minimum Age: 18 Years Maximum Age: 90 Years Sex: All Gender Based: No Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Histopathological confirmed upper tract urothelial carcinoma;
2. Refused radical nephroureterectomy, or eligible for the indications of kidney-sparing surgery;
3. Participants must be willing to attend the follow-up visits;
4. Sign informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Unable to undergo kidney-sparing surgery;
2. Life expectancy \< 6 months;
3. Previous anti-tumor therapy against UTUC, including systemic chemotherapy, surgery, radiotherapy, or immunotherapy identifying by investigators.

Where this trial is running

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma Receiving Kidney-sparing Therapykidney-sparing therapyupper tract urothelial carcinoma
Last reviewed 2026-06-10 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.