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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

A Study of Disitamab Vedotin Alone or With Pembrolizumab in Urothelial Cancer That Expresses HER2

A Phase 2 Multi-Cohort, Open-Label, Multi-Center Clinical Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Disitamab Vedotin (RC48-ADC) Alone or in Combination With Pembrolizumab in Subjects With Locally-Advanced Unresectable or Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma That Expresses HER2

A Study of Disitamab Vedotin Alone or With Pembrolizumab in Urothelial Cancer That Expresses HER2 (NCT04879329) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Urothelial Carcinoma, sponsored by Seagen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

This study is being done to see if a drug called disitamab vedotin, alone or with pembrolizumab, works to treat HER2 expressing urothelial cancer. It will also test how safe the drug is for participants. Participants will have cancer that has spread in the body near where it started (locally advanced) and cannot be removed (unresectable) or has spread through the body (metastatic). It will also study what side effects happen when participants get the drug. A side effect is anything a drug does to your body besides treating the disease.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Urothelial Carcinoma and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

A target enrollment of 372 participants makes this a sizable late-stage trial. Studies in this range typically have enough power to detect clinically meaningful differences from a comparator and to characterize less-common side effects.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: Cohorts A and B - Histopathologically-confirmed, locally-advanced, unresectable or metastatic urothelial cancer (LA/mUC), including UC originating from the renal pelvis, ureters, bladder, or urethra - Participants must have received only 1 or 2 lines of prior systemic treatment for LA/mUC, including 1 line of platinum-containing chemotherapy - At least one measurable lesion by investigator assessment based on RECIST version 1.1. - HER2-expression status determined by the central laboratory to be IHC 1+, 2+ or 3+, in the provided tumor sample - Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status score of 0 or 1 Cohort C - Histopathologically-confirmed LA/mUC, including UC originating from the renal pelvis, ureters, bladder, or urethra - No previous cancer treatment that works throughout the body (like chemotherapy) for LA/mUC - Neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy, including PD-(L)1 inhibitors, is acceptable, if disease recurrence/progression occurred more than 12 months after the last dose of systemic therapy - At least one measurable lesion by investigator assessment based on RECIST v1.1. - Participant is eligible to receive cisplatin- or carboplatin- containing chemotherapy per investigator evaluation - HER2-expression status determined by the central laboratory to be IHC 1+, 2+ or 3+, on the provided tumor tissue sample - You should be able to carry out daily activities with 0 level of ability (ECOG 0), 1, or 2 Cohort D - Histopathologically-confirmed LA/mUC, including UC originating from the renal pelvis, ureters, bladder, or urethra - Based on a participant's eligibility to receive treatment with standard of care therapies in Japan, participants must have received all of the following lines of therapy for LA/mUC: - a. One prior line of platinum-containing chemotherapy. - b. Prior therapy with PD-(L)1 inhibitors as (neo)adjuvant therapy, first-line maintenance therapy or as second line treatment. - c. Prior enfortumab vedotin therapy. ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: Cohorts A and B * Histopathologically-confirmed, locally-advanced, unresectable or metastatic urothelial cancer (LA/mUC), including UC originating from the renal pelvis, ureters, bladder, or urethra * Participants must have received only 1 or 2 lines of prior systemic treatment for LA/mUC, including 1 line of platinum-containing chemotherapy * At least one measurable lesion by investigator assessment based on RECIST version 1.1. * HER2-expression status determined by the central laboratory to be IHC 1+, 2+ or 3+, in the provided tumor sample * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status score of 0 or 1 Cohort C * Histopathologically-confirmed LA/mUC, including UC originating from the renal pelvis, ureters, bladder, or urethra * No prior systemic therapy for LA/mUC * Neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy, including PD-(L)1 inhibitors, is acceptable, if disease recurrence/progression occurred more than 12 months after the last dose of systemic therapy * At least one measurable lesion by investigator assessment based on RECIST v1.1. * Participant is eligible to receive cisplatin- or carboplatin- containing chemotherapy per investigator evaluation * HER2-expression status determined by the central laboratory to be IHC 1+, 2+ or 3+, on the provided tumor tissue sample * ECOG performance status of 0, 1, or 2 Cohort D * Histopathologically-confirmed LA/mUC, including UC originating from the renal pelvis, ureters, bladder, or urethra * Based on a participant's eligibility to receive treatment with standard of care therapies in Japan, participants must have received all of the following lines of therapy for LA/mUC: * a. One prior line of platinum-containing chemotherapy. * b. Prior therapy with PD-(L)1 inhibitors as (neo)adjuvant therapy, first-line maintenance therapy or as second line treatment. * c. Prior enfortumab vedotin therapy. * At least one measurable lesion by investigator assessment based on RECIST v1.1. * ECOG performance status of 0 or 1 Cohort E * Histopathologically-confirmed LA/mUC, including UC originating from the renal pelvis, ureters, bladder, or urethra * No prior systemic therapy for LA/mUC * Neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy, including PD-(L)1 inhibitors, is acceptable, if disease recurrence/progression occurred more than 12 months after the last dose of systemic therapy. * At least one measurable lesion by investigator assessment based on RECIST v1.1. * Participant is eligible to receive cisplatin- or carboplatin- containing chemotherapy per investigator evaluation * HER2-expression status determined by the central laboratory to be IHC 1+, 2+ or 3+, in the provided tumor sample * ECOG performance status of 0 or 1 Cohort G * Histopathologically-confirmed, locally-advanced, unresectable or metastatic urothelial cancer (LA/mUC), including UC originating from the renal pelvis, ureters, bladder, or urethra * Participants must have received only 1 or 2 lines of prior systemic treatment for LA/mUC, including 1 line of therapy containing enfortumab vedotin as monotherapy or in combination with pembrolizumab * The last administration of enfortumab vedotin must be 90 days from the start of study treatment. Intervening therapies are allowed between the final dose of enfortumab vedotin and the start of disitamab vedotin. * At least one measurable lesion by investigator assessment based on RECIST version 1.1. * HER2-expression status determined by the central laboratory to be IHC 1+, 2+ or 3+, in the provided tumor sample * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status score of 0 or 1 Exclusion Criteria: Cohorts A and B * Known hypersensitivity to disitamab vedotin or any of their components * Prior antitumor treatment (including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy etc.) within 2 weeks of start of study (defined as Cycle 1 Day 1 for Cohorts A and B) * Toxicity from a previous treatment has not returned to Grades 0 or 1 (except for Grade 2 alopecia) * Prior MMAE-based ADCs (eg, enfortumab vedotin) or HER2-directed therapy * Major surgery that has not fully recovered within 4 weeks prior to dose administration * Peripheral sensory or motor neuropathy ≥ Grade 2 at baseline Cohort C * Known hypersensitivity to disitamab vedotin, pembrolizumab, or any of their components * Prior antitumor treatment (including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy etc.) within 2 weeks of start of study defined as Cycle 1 Day 1 for the single-arm part of Cohort C and as randomization date for the randomized part of Cohort C) * Toxicity from a previous treatment has not returned to Grades 0 or 1 (except for Grade 2 alopecia) * Prior MMAE-based ADCs (eg, enfortumab vedotin) or HER2-directed therapy * Major surgery that has not fully recovered within 4 weeks prior to dose administration * Peripheral sensory or motor neuropathy ≥ Grade 2 at baseline * Has a diagnosis of immunodeficiency or is receiving chronic systemic steroid therapy (in dosing exceeding 10 mg daily of prednisone equivalent) or any other form of immunosuppressive therapy within 7 days prior the first dose of study drug * Participants who have previously received any prior treatment with an agent directed to another stimulatory or co-inhibitory T cell receptor (including but not limited to CD137 agonists, CAR-T cell therapy, CTLA-4 inhibitors, or OX-40 agonists) are excluded. Cohort D * Known hypersensitivity to disitamab vedotin or any of their components * Prior antitumor treatment (including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy etc.) within 2 weeks of start of study (defined as Cycle 1 Day 1 for Cohort D) * Toxicity from a previous treatment has not returned to Grades 0 or 1 (except for Grade 2 alopecia) * Prior HER2-directed therapy * Any prior history of ≥ Grade 3 non-hematological AEs related to prior therapy * Major surgery that has not fully recovered within 4 weeks prior to dose administration * Peripheral sensory or motor neuropathy ≥ Grade 1 at baseline Cohort E * Known hypersensitivity to disitamab vedotin, pembrolizumab, or any of their components * Prior antitumor treatment (including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy etc.) within 2 weeks of start of study (defined as Cycle 1 Day 1 for Cohort E) * Toxicity from a previous treatment has not returned to Grades 0 or 1 (except for Grade 2 alopecia) * Any prior history of ≥ Grade 3 non-hematological AEs related to prior therapy * Prior MMAE-based ADCs (eg, enfortumab vedotin) or HER2-directed therapy * Major surgery that has not fully recovered within 4 weeks prior to dose administration * Peripheral sensory or motor neuropathy ≥ Grade 1 at baseline * Has a diagnosis of immunodeficiency or is receiving chronic systemic steroid therapy (in dosing exceeding 10 mg daily of prednisone equivalent) or any other form of immunosuppressive therapy within 7 days prior the first dose of study drug Cohort G * Known hypersensitivity to disitamab vedotin or any of their components * Prior antitumor treatment (including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy etc.) within 2 weeks of start of study (defined as Cycle 1 Day 1 for Cohort G) * Toxicity from a previous treatment has not returned to Grades 0 or 1 (except for Grade 2 alopecia) * Prior HER2-directed therapy * Major surgery that has not fully recovered within 4 weeks prior to dose administration * Peripheral sensory or motor neuropathy ≥ Grade 2 at baseline There are additional inclusion and exclusion criteria. The study center will determine if criteria for participation are met.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

disitamab vedotin

Given into the vein (IV; intravenous) every 2 weeks.

DRUG

pembrolizumab

Given by IV on Day 1 of each 6-week cycle.

Locations (20)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

Banner Gateway Medical Center
Gilbert, Arizona, United States
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
Gilbert, Arizona, United States
Kaiser Permanente Anaheim Kraemer Medical Offices
Anaheim, California, United States
Foothill Cardioology
Arcadia, California, United States
Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center
Baldwin Park, California, United States
Kaiser Permanente Bellflower Medical Offices
Bellflower, California, United States
Beverly Hills Multi-Specialties Practice
Beverly Hills, California, United States
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
Burbank, California, United States
UCLA Burbank Cardiology
Burbank, California, United States
UCLA Hematology/Oncology - Burbank
Burbank, California, United States
City of Hope (City of Hope National Medical Center, City of Hope Medical Center)
Duarte, California, United States
UCLA Encino Specialty Care (Radiology)
Encino, California, United States
UCLA Hematology/Oncoclogy-Encino
Encino, California, United States
Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center
Fontana, California, United States
Foothill Cardiology Glendora
Glendora, California, United States
Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical center
Harbor City, California, United States
Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and Ambulatory Care
Irvine, California, United States
Kaiser Permanente Alton/Sand Canyon Medical Offices
Irvine, California, United States
UCLA Downtown Los Angeles Primary & Specialty Care
Los Angeles, California, United States
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Offices
Los Angeles, California, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT04879329), the sponsor (Seagen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT04879329 clinical trial studying?

This study is being done to see if a drug called disitamab vedotin, alone or with pembrolizumab, works to treat HER2 expressing urothelial cancer. It will also test how safe the drug is for participants. Participants will have cancer that has spread in the body near where it started (locally advanced) and cannot be removed (unresectable) or has spread through the body (metastatic). It will also study what side effects happen when participants get the drug. A side effect is anything a drug does to your body besides treating the disease. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT04879329?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT04879329?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT04879329. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT04879329. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.