Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Phase 3 Interventional Ages 18 and up

Shr-1501 plus BCG vs placebo plus BCG in high-risk papillary-only NMIBC

Official title: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind Phase III Study of Intravesical SHR-1501 Combined With Bacillus Calmette Guerin (BCG) Versus Placebo Combined With BCG In Patients With High-risk BCG-naive Papillary-Only Non-muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC)

Run by Suzhou Suncadia Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. · NCT07726992 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This phase 3 trial tests whether SHR-1501 added to BCG helps people with high-risk papillary-only non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer compared to placebo with BCG.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment750 (estimated)
SponsorSuzhou Suncadia Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations2 sites (Beijing, Beijing Municipality and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 25, 2026
Main results expectedDecember 2029
Study endsAugust 2030
Registry record updatedSeptember 8, 2026
Trial IDNCT07726992 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults 18 or older with high-risk papillary-only NMIBC (high-grade Ta and/or T1, no CIS), no prior BCG, and complete lesion removal with adequate bladder muscle in pathologic samples.

Probably not a fit

Patients with prior bladder cancer therapies, muscle-invasive disease, or recent major surgery may not benefit from this approach.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This multicenter, randomized, double-blind phase 3 study compares intravesical SHR-1501 plus BCG to placebo plus BCG in adults with high-risk papillary-only NMIBC who have not received BCG before. Eligible participants have non-muscle-invasive tumors that are high-grade Ta or T1, with complete tumor removal confirmed within 6 weeks and adequate organ function. Key exclusions include previous muscle-invasive disease, recent surgery or radiotherapy, and prior immunotherapy. The trial is sponsored by Suzhou Suncadia Biopharmaceuticals with two leading Chinese centers participating. Primary outcomes focus on efficacy and safety of adding SHR-1501 to standard BCG therapy.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, patients could experience better disease control and potentially fewer recurrences when SHR-1501 is added to BCG.

How similar studies have gone: Previous immunotherapy trials in NMIBC have shown promise with combination strategies, but this exact SHR-1501 plus BCG approach in this setting is investigational.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Aged at least 18 years, gender is not limited;
2. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of ≤ 2;
3. Histologic confirmation of high-riskpapillary-only non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (high-grade Ta and/or any T1, no carcinoma in situ);
4. No previous BCG therapy;
5. Cystoscopy within 6 weeks before the randomization shows that the lesion has been completely removed; for T1 stage lesions, pathological results must show the presence of bladder muscle tissue;
6. Sufficient hematology and organ function;

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Previous histopathological diagnosis was muscle-invasive, locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma (T2 or T3 or T4 or N+ or M+).
2. Received surgery such as TURBT or radiotherapy for bladder lesions within 2 weeks before the randomization; Major surgery was performed within 28 days before randomization;
3. Those who have previously received immunostimulant therapy or immune checkpoint inhibitors;
4. Those who have previously received intravesical instillation of cytotoxic chemotherapy and have not experienced disease recurrence or progression before enrolment as assessed by investigator;
5. Those who plan to undergo radical (partial) cystectomy during the study;
6. Upper urinary tract tumor detected by CTU or MRU during screening period, urethral prostate tumor detected by cystoscopy, or other concomitant malignant tumors within 5 years before the first administration;
7. Previous medical history or examination suggests active tuberculosis within 1 year prior to the randomization;

Where it's running

  • The First Medical Center of the Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital
    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
    Recruiting
  • Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center
    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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