Upper Tract Urothelial CancerNCT05438537
A Comprehensive Prospective Assessment of the Physical and Biological Effects of Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer (UTUC)
An observational study of Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer, run by Chinese University of Hong Kong at 1 site in Hong Kong.
Trial summary
There are many controversies and limitations in the management of Upper Tract Urothelial cancer. A prospective registry is set up for patients in our hospital, aim to have a comprehensive prospective assessment of the physical and biological effects of Upper Tract Urothelial cancer in our patients Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer
- How many people
- 300 participants
- Where
- 1 siteHong Kong
- Study dates
- 1 Nov 2021to 30 Dec 2030
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: A total of 300 Chinese patients with various stage of UTUC will be recruited for the study.
Who may be able to join
- Male patients > 18 years old
- Patients who has presence of UTUC and pending for surgery
- Patients who has history of UTUC with any intervention performed
Who cannot join
- Patients fail to provide informed consent
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Hong Kong1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Prince of Wales Hospital
Hong Kong
Jeremy Yuen-Chun TEOH, FRCS(Ed), 35052625, jeremyteoh@surgery.cuhk.edu.hk
About this study
There are many controversies and limitations in the management of Upper Tract Urothelial cancer. A prospective registry is set up for patients in our hospital, aim to have a comprehensive prospective assessment of the physical and biological effects of Upper Tract Urothelial cancer in our patients
Read the detailed description
Although Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC) is relatively uncommon, the incidence rate is increasing. There are many controversies and limitations in the management of Upper Tract Urothelial cancer.
In this study, investigators would like to establish a local registry for upper tract urothelial cancer to facilitate the collection of clinical information and outcomes of upper tract urothelial cancer management, and to collect blood, urine and tumour tissue samples to investigate for new diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Hopefully, our registry can provide information regarding the epidemiology, natural history, and treatment outcomes of upper tract urothelial cancer in Hong Kong.
- Conditions
- Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Long-term survival
Long-term survival
Measured: 10 years
Secondary outcomes (3)
Recurrence rate of UTUC
Recurrence rate of UTUC
Measured: 10 years
Progression rate of UTUC
Progression rate of UTUC
Measured: 10 years
Complications
Complications are assessed by medical record and on patient follow up
Measured: 10 years
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 Jun 2022
- Study start1 Nov 2021
- Primary completion30 Dec 2030 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Dec 2030 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (5)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Upper Tract Urothelial CancerStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Chinese University of Hong KongThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 300 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Jeremy Yuen Chun TEOH, Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Investigators
- Jeremy Yuen-Chun TEOH, FRCS(Ed) MBBS, Principal investigator, Chinese University of Hong Kong
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05438537
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- CRE 2020.484
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 24 Jun 2022
- Last updated
- 27 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Publications
Cauberg EC, Salomons MA, Kummerlin IP, de Reijke TM, Zwinderman AH, de la Rosette JJ, Kate FJ, Laguna Pes MP. Trends in epidemiology and treatment of upper urinary tract tumours in the Netherlands 1995-2005: an analysis of PALGA, the Dutch national histopathology registry. BJU Int. 2010 Apr;105(7):922-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1464-410X.2009.08889.x. Epub 2009 Oct 5.
PubMed 19804428Lughezzani G, Burger M, Margulis V, Matin SF, Novara G, Roupret M, Shariat SF, Wood CG, Zigeuner R. Prognostic factors in upper urinary tract urothelial carcinomas: a comprehensive review of the current literature. Eur Urol. 2012 Jul;62(1):100-14. doi: 10.1016/j.eururo.2012.02.030. Epub 2012 Feb 23.
PubMed 22381168Mellemgaard A, Carstensen B, Norgaard N, Knudsen JB, Olsen JH. Trends in the incidence of cancer of the kidney, pelvis, ureter and bladder in Denmark 1943-88. Scand J Urol Nephrol. 1993;27(3):327-32. doi: 10.3109/00365599309180442.
PubMed 8290911Munoz JJ, Ellison LM. Upper tract urothelial neoplasms: incidence and survival during the last 2 decades. J Urol. 2000 Nov;164(5):1523-5.
PubMed 11025695Remzi M, Shariat S, Huebner W, Fajkovic H, Seitz C. Upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma: what have we learned in the last 4 years? Ther Adv Urol. 2011 Apr;3(2):69-80. doi: 10.1177/1756287211403349.
PubMed 21869907
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Comprehensive Prospective Assessment of the Physical and Biological Effects of Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer (UTUC)
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05438537
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- CRE 2020.484
- Conditions
- Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 300 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong KongUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Nov 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Dec 2030 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Dec 2030 (estimated)
- First posted
- 30 Jun 2022 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
There are many controversies and limitations in the management of Upper Tract Urothelial cancer. A prospective registry is set up for patients in our hospital, aim to have a comprehensive prospective assessment of the physical and biological effects of Upper Tract Urothelial cancer in our patients
Detailed description
Although Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC) is relatively uncommon, the incidence rate is increasing. There are many controversies and limitations in the management of Upper Tract Urothelial cancer.
In this study, investigators would like to establish a local registry for upper tract urothelial cancer to facilitate the collection of clinical information and outcomes of upper tract urothelial cancer management, and to collect blood, urine and tumour tissue samples to investigate for new diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Hopefully, our registry can provide information regarding the epidemiology, natural history, and treatment outcomes of upper tract urothelial cancer in Hong Kong.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- A total of 300 Chinese patients with various stage of UTUC will be recruited for the study.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Male patients > 18 years old
- Patients who has presence of UTUC and pending for surgery
- Patients who has history of UTUC with any intervention performed
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Patients fail to provide informed consent
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Long-term survival
Time frame: 10 years
Long-term survival
3 secondary outcomes
Recurrence rate of UTUC
Time frame: 10 years
Progression rate of UTUC
Time frame: 10 years
Complications
Time frame: 10 years
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Oct 2026.
- Background: PubMed 19804428Cauberg EC, Salomons MA, Kummerlin IP, de Reijke TM, Zwinderman AH, de la Rosette JJ, Kate FJ, Laguna Pes MP. Trends in epidemiology and treatment of upper urinary tract tumours in the Netherlands 1995-2005: an analysis of PALGA, the Dutch national histopathology registry. BJU Int. 2010 Apr;105(7):922-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1464-410X.2009.08889.x. Epub 2009 Oct 5.
- Background: PubMed 22381168Lughezzani G, Burger M, Margulis V, Matin SF, Novara G, Roupret M, Shariat SF, Wood CG, Zigeuner R. Prognostic factors in upper urinary tract urothelial carcinomas: a comprehensive review of the current literature. Eur Urol. 2012 Jul;62(1):100-14. doi: 10.1016/j.eururo.2012.02.030. Epub 2012 Feb 23.
- Background: PubMed 8290911Mellemgaard A, Carstensen B, Norgaard N, Knudsen JB, Olsen JH. Trends in the incidence of cancer of the kidney, pelvis, ureter and bladder in Denmark 1943-88. Scand J Urol Nephrol. 1993;27(3):327-32. doi: 10.3109/00365599309180442.
- Background: PubMed 11025695Munoz JJ, Ellison LM. Upper tract urothelial neoplasms: incidence and survival during the last 2 decades. J Urol. 2000 Nov;164(5):1523-5.
- Background: PubMed 21869907Remzi M, Shariat S, Huebner W, Fajkovic H, Seitz C. Upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma: what have we learned in the last 4 years? Ther Adv Urol. 2011 Apr;3(2):69-80. doi: 10.1177/1756287211403349.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Jeremy Yuen-Chun TEOH, FRCS(Ed) MBBS principal investigator
Chinese University of Hong Kong
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer, run by Chinese University of Hong Kong at 1 site in Hong Kong.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Hong Kong. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Jeremy Yuen-Chun TEOH, FRCS(Ed) (3505-2625, jeremyteoh@surgery.cuhk.edu.hk), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Long-term survival (time frame: 10 years). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05438537, which also lists 5 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Oct 2026.