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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Sacituzumab Govitecan With or Without Atezolizumab Immunotherapy in Rare Genitourinary Tumors (SMART) Such as High Grade Neuroendocrine Carcinomas, Adenocarcinoma, and Squamous Cell Bladder/Urinary Tract Cancer, Renal Medullary Carcinoma and Penile C...

A Phase II Study of Sacituzumab Govitecan With or Without Atezolizumab Immunotherapy in Rare Genitourinary Tumors (SMART) Such as High Grade Neuroendocrine Carcinomas, Adenocarcinoma, and Squamous Cell Bladder/Urinary Tract Cancer, Renal Medullary Carcinoma and Penile Cancer

Sacituzumab Govitecan With or Without Atezolizumab Immunotherapy in Rare Genitourinary Tumors (SMART) Such as High Grade Neuroendocrine Carcinomas, Adenocarcinoma, and Squamous Cell Bladder/Urinary Tract Cancer, Renal Medullary Carcinoma and Penile C... (NCT06161532) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Small Cell Carcinoma of the Bladder and Small Cell Carcinoma of the Urinary Tract, sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI). 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

Background: Rare tumors of the genitourinary (GU) tract can appear in the kidney, bladder, ureters, and penis. Rare tumors are difficult to study because there are not enough people to conduct large trials for new treatments. Two drugs-sacituzumab govitecan (SG) and atezolizumab-are each approved to treat other cancers. Researchers want to find out if the two drugs used together can help people with GU. Objective: To test SG, either alone or combined with atezolizumab, in people with rare GU tumors. Eligibility: Adults aged 18 years and older with rare GU tumors. These may include high grade neuroendocrine carcinomas; squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder; primary adenocarcinoma of the bladder; renal medullary carcinoma; or squamous cell carcinoma of the penis. Design: Participants will be screened. They will have a physical exam with blood and urine tests. They will have tests of heart function. They will have imaging scans. They may need a biopsy: A small needle will be used to remove a sample of tissue from the tumor. Both SG and atezolizumab are given through a tube attached to a needle inserted into a vein in the arm. All participants will receive SG on days 1 and 8 of each 21-day treatment cycle. Some participants will also receive atezolizumab on day 1 of each cycle. Blood and urine tests, imaging scans, and other exams will be repeated during study visits. Treatment may continue for up to 5 years. Follow-up visits will continue for 5 more years.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Small Cell Carcinoma of the Bladder 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.

Target enrollment of 60 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Small Cell Carcinoma of the Bladder subpopulation. At this scale, the study has enough statistical power to detect a clear treatment effect but is not the largest cohort in the field.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

* Who May Qualify: - Participants must have diagnosed by tissue sample (biopsy-confirmed) diagnosis of a locally advanced unresectable or metastatic non-prostate genitourinary (GU) tumor of the following histologies: - HGNEC, including, but not limited to, small cell carcinoma and large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the bladder or urinary tract - Squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder or urinary tract - Primary adenocarcinoma of the bladder or urinary tract (urachal or non-urachal) - Renal medullary carcinoma - Squamous cell carcinoma of the penis Note: For the purposes of enrollment, the urinary tract is defined as the renal pelvis, ureter, bladder, and urethra. - Pre-study treatment tissue availability (sufficient tissue for approximately 25 unstained slides is mandatory for enrollment. If tissue is determined to be insufficient/unsuitable, a fresh biopsy prior to study therapy will be required. - Locally advanced unresectable or metastatic disease. Participants who have received prior treatment must have evidence of progressive disease (PD; i.e., defined as new or progressive lesions evident on cross-sectional imaging). - Prior treatment as follows: - Cohort A: Participants must have received prior ICIs (PD-1 or PD-L1) or be ineligible for treatment with ICIs. - For Cohort B: Participants must be ICI naive but eligible to receive them. - Participants must have measurable disease, per RECIST 1.1. - Age \>= 18 years. - Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status \<= 1 (Karnofsky \>= 70%. - Adequate organ and marrow function as defined below: - Hemoglobin (Hgb) \>= 9.0 g/dL - Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) \>= 1,500/mcL - Platelets \>= 100,000/mcL - Total bilirubin \<= 1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN) (\<= 3 x ULN in participants with known/suspected Gilbert s disease) - AST/ ALT \<= 2.5 x ULN (or \<= 5 x ULN if considered to be related to liver metastases by the PI) ...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: * Participants must have histologically confirmed diagnosis of a locally advanced unresectable or metastatic non-prostate genitourinary (GU) tumor of the following histologies: * HGNEC, including, but not limited to, small cell carcinoma and large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the bladder or urinary tract * Squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder or urinary tract * Primary adenocarcinoma of the bladder or urinary tract (urachal or non-urachal) * Renal medullary carcinoma * Squamous cell carcinoma of the penis Note: For the purposes of enrollment, the urinary tract is defined as the renal pelvis, ureter, bladder, and urethra. * Pre-study treatment tissue availability (sufficient tissue for approximately 25 unstained slides is mandatory for enrollment. If tissue is determined to be insufficient/unsuitable, a fresh biopsy prior to study therapy will be required. * Locally advanced unresectable or metastatic disease. Participants who have received prior treatment must have evidence of progressive disease (PD; i.e., defined as new or progressive lesions evident on cross-sectional imaging). * Prior treatment as follows: * Cohort A: Participants must have received prior ICIs (PD-1 or PD-L1) or be ineligible for treatment with ICIs. * For Cohort B: Participants must be ICI naive but eligible to receive them. * Participants must have measurable disease, per RECIST 1.1. * Age \>= 18 years. * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status \<= 1 (Karnofsky \>= 70%. * Adequate organ and marrow function as defined below: * Hemoglobin (Hgb) \>= 9.0 g/dL * Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) \>= 1,500/mcL * Platelets \>= 100,000/mcL * Total bilirubin \<= 1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN) (\<= 3 x ULN in participants with known/suspected Gilbert s disease) * AST/ ALT \<= 2.5 x ULN (or \<= 5 x ULN if considered to be related to liver metastases by the PI) * Serum creatinine \<= 2 x ULN or creatinine clearance \>= 30 ml/min/1.73 m\^2 (glomerular filtration rate \[GFR\] may be used in place of CrCl. Creatinine clearance or eGFR should be calculated per institutional standard) * Alkaline phosphatase \<= 2.5 x ULN (or \<= 5 x ULN if considered to be related to liver or bone metastases by the PI) * Serum albumin \>= 25g/L * For participants not receiving therapeutic anticoagulation: international normalized ratio (INR) or activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) \<= 1.5 x ULN * For participants receiving therapeutic anticoagulation: stable anticoagulant regimen * Participants may have received any number of prior anti-cancer treatments or be treatment na(SqrRoot) ve (except for participants with HGNEC of the bladder/urinary tract cancer, whom must have received a platinum-based combination regimen either as neoadjuvant, adjuvant or first-line treatment in the locally advanced/metastatic setting). * Treated central nervous system (CNS) lesions, provided that all of the following criteria are met: * Measurable disease, per RECIST v1.1, must be present outside the CNS. * The participant has no history of intracranial hemorrhage or spinal cord hemorrhage. * The participant has not undergone stereotactic radiotherapy within 1 week prior to initiation of study treatment, whole-brain radiotherapy (WBXRT) within 2 weeks prior to initiation of study treatment, or neurosurgical resection within 4 weeks prior to initiation of study treatment. * The participant has no ongoing requirement for corticosteroids as therapy for CNS disease. * The participant may be receiving anti-convulsant therapy if appropriate and the dose is considered stable. Prior treatment as follows: * Prior radionuclide treatment must have a washout period of at least 6 weeks prior to the first dose of study treatment. * Prior treatment with chemotherapy must have a washout period of 2 weeks prior to the first dose of study treatment. * Prior treatment with non-CNS-directed radiotherapy must have a washout period of 2 weeks prior to the first dose of study treatment (except palliative bone-directed radiotherapy which does not require any washout). * Prior treatment with a small molecule kinase inhibitor must have a washout period of at least 2 weeks or five half-lives of the compound or active metabolites, prior to the first dose of study treatment. * Prior treatment with systemic immunostimulatory agents (including, but not limited to, interferon and interleukin 2 \[IL-2\]) must have a washout period of at least 4 weeks or 5 half-lives of the drug (whichever is longer) prior to the first dose of study treatment. * Major surgical procedure, other than for diagnosis, must not occur within 4 weeks prior to the first dose of study treatment. * Prior treatment with systemic immunosuppressive medication (including, but not limited to, corticosteroids, cyclophosphamide, azathioprine, methotrexate, thalidomide, and anti-TNF-alpha agents) must have a washout period of at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of study treatment or anticipation of need for systemic immunosuppressive medication during study treatment, with the following exceptions: * Participants who received acute, low-dose systemic immunosuppressant medication or a one-time pulse dose of systemic immunosuppressant medication (e.g., 48 hours of corticosteroids for a contrast allergy) are eligible for the study. * Participants who received mineralocorticoids (e.g., fludrocortisone), corticosteroids for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma, or low-dose corticosteroids for orthostatic hypotension or adrenal insufficiency are eligible for the study. * FDA-approved hormonal therapy for the treatment or prevention of other malignancies (e.g., breast cancer, prostate cancer) are allowed to be continued where in the opinion of the treating investigator stopping such therapies may increase the risk of disease progression. Potential drug-drug interactions with the hormonal agent will be assessed by the treating investigator prior to enrollment and hormonal agents that inhibit or induce UGT1A1 will be excluded while on trial. * Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected participants are eligible if on stable dose of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), a CD4 count \>= 200 cells/microL, and an undetectable viral load. * Hepatitis B virus (HBV) positive participants are eligible if they have been treated or are on an appropriate course of antivirals at study entry and with planned monitoring and management according to appropriate guidance. For previously treated patients or those with prior infection that has been cleared, prophylaxis is permitted, and hepatology consultation recommended. * Participants with a history of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection (i.e., positive HCV antibody test) must have been treated and cured (negative HCV RNA test at screening). Participants with HCV infection who are currently on treatment are eligible if they have an undetectable HCV viral load. * Individuals of child-bearing potential (IOCBP) and individuals able to father a child must agree to use an effective method of contraception as follows: * IOCBP must agree to use one (1) highly effective methods of contraception (e.g., intrauterine device \[IUD\], hormonal, surgical sterilization) prior to study entry, for the duration of study participation, and for up to 6 months after discontinuation of the study drug(s). Participants must refrain from donating eggs during this same period. * Individuals able to father children must agree to use an effective method of contraception (barrier, surgical sterilization) for the duration of the study treatment and up to 6 months after the last dose of the study drug(s) and must refrain from donating sperm during this same period. * Nursing participants must discontinue nursing and/or not begin nursing until 1 month after the last dose of study drug(s). * Ability of participants to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document. EXCLUSION CRITERIA: * History of severe hypersensitivity or allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to SG, SN-38, irinotecan, or atezolizumab, or hypersensitivity to Chinese hamster ovary cell products. * Symptomatic or untreated brain/CNS metastases. * Positive serum or urine Beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (Beta-hCG) test at screening. * Participants unwilling to accept blood products as medically indicated. * For Cohort B: Active or history of autoimmune disease or immune deficiency that might recur, which might affect vital organ function or require immune suppressive treatment including systemic corticosteroids, when receiving atezolizumab. These conditions include myasthenia gravis, myositis, autoimmune hepatitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, Wegener granulomatosis, Sjogren syndrome, Guillain-Barre syndrome, or multiple sclerosis, with the following exceptions: * Participants with a history of autoimmune-related hypothyroidism who are on thyroid-replacement hormone are eligible for the study. * Participants with controlled Type 1 diabetes mellitus who are on an insulin regimen are eligible for the study. * Participants with eczema, psoriasis, lichen simplex chronicus, or vitiligo with dermatologic manifestations only (e.g., participants with psoriatic arthritis are excluded) are eligible for the study provided all of following conditions are met: * Rash must cover \< 10% of body surface area. * Disease is well controlled at baseline and requires only low-potency topical corticosteroids. * There has been no occurrence of acute exacerbations of the underlying condition requiring psoralen plus ultraviolet A radiation, methotrexate, retinoids, biologic agents, oral calcineurin inhibitors, or high-potency or oral corticosteroids within the previous 12 months. * History of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, organizing pneumonia (e.g., bronchiolitis obliterans), drug-induced pneumonitis, or idiopathic pneumonitis, or evidence of active pneumonitis on screening chest computed tomography (CT) scan. History of radiation pneumonitis in the radiation field (fibrosis) is permitted. * Anticipation of need for a major surgical procedure during the study. * Prior allogeneic stem cell or solid organ transplantation. * Treatment with a live, attenuated vaccine within 4 weeks prior to initiation of study treatment, or anticipation of need for such a vaccine during SG or atezolizumab treatment or within 5 months after the final dose of SG or atezolizumab. Note: Seasonal flu vaccines that do not contain a live virus and locally authorized/approved COVID-19 vaccines are permitted. * Uncontrolled pleural effusion, pericardial effusion, or ascites requiring recurrent drainage procedures (once monthly or more frequently) with the exception of participants with indwelling catheters (e.g., PleurX(R)) who are allowed. * Uncontrolled or symptomatic hypercalcemia (ionized calcium \> 1.5 mmol/L, calcium \> 12 mg/dL or corrected serum calcium \> ULN). * Significant cardiovascular disease (such as New York Heart Association Class II or greater cardiac disease, myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular accident, unstable arrhythmia, or unstable angina) within 3 months prior to initiation of study treatment. * Prior treatment with immune checkpoint blockade therapies, including anti-PD-1, and anti-PD-L1 therapeutic antibodies (for Arm 2 only). * Participants with prior malignancy within the previous 2 years except for locally curable cancers that have been apparently cured such as basal or squamous cell skin cancer, superficial bladder cancer, or carcinoma in situ of the cervix, breast, or low risk Gleason 6 prostate cancer, among others. Participants with a prior or concurrent malignancy whose natural history or treatment does not have the potential to interfere with the safety or efficacy assessment of the investigational regimen are eligible for the study. * History of leptomeningeal disease * Active tuberculosis * Participants with severe uncontrolled intercurrent illness that would limit compliance with study requirements, evaluated by history, physical exam, and chemistry panel.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Sacituzumab govitecan

Sacituzumab govitecan is administered IV at 10 mg/kg on days 1 and 8 of each 21-day cycle.

DRUG

Atezolizumab

Atezolizumab is administered IV at 1200 mg on day 1 each 21-day cycle.

Locations (1)

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.

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06161532), the sponsor (National Cancer Institute (NCI)), 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 NCT06161532 clinical trial studying?

Background: Rare tumors of the genitourinary (GU) tract can appear in the kidney, bladder, ureters, and penis. Rare tumors are difficult to study because there are not enough people to conduct large trials for new treatments. Two drugs-sacituzumab govitecan (SG) and atezolizumab-are each approved to treat other cancers. Researchers want to find out if the two drugs used together can help people with GU. Objective: To test SG, either alone or combined with atezolizumab, in people with rare GU tumors. Eligibility: Adults aged 18 years and older with rare GU tumors. These may include high gr… The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06161532?

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 NCT06161532?

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 NCT06161532. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06161532. 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.