← Back to Clinical Trials
Recruiting Phase 3 NCT04620239

NCT04620239 ENdoluminal LIGHT ActivatED Treatment of Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer (ENLIGHTED) Study

◆ AI Clinical Summary
Plain-language summary for patients
Clinical Trial Summary
NCT ID NCT04620239
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 3
Sponsor Steba Biotech S.A.
Condition Transitional Cell Cancer of Renal Pelvis and Ureter
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 100 participants
Start Date 2021-03-22
Primary Completion 2026-03-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
padeliporfin VTP

Eligibility Fast-Check

Enter your details for a quick preliminary check. This does not replace medical advice.

What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 3 trials are large pivotal studies comparing the treatment to current standard of care or placebo. Your participation directly contributes to the evidence needed for regulatory approval.

This trial targets 100 participants in total. It began in 2021-03-22 with a primary completion date of 2026-03-30.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

This is a phase 3, open label, single arm study of padeliporfin in the treatment of Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC). The ENLIGHTED study will recruit patients with low-grade non-invasive upper tract urothelial carcinoma in either the kidney or the ureter. Patients will be treated with padeliporfin VTP in two phases: an Induction Treatment Phase and a Maintenance Treatment Phase and will be followed up for up to an additional 48 months in the long term (non intervention) follow up phase with the specific duration depending on the patient's response to treatment

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female patients 18 years or older * Able to understand and provide written informed consent and willing to comply with all tests and procedures associated with the study * New or recurrent low-grade, non-invasive UTUC disease * Biopsy-proven disease . A concurrence of the central pathology reader will be required for eligibility. * Up to 2 biopsy-proven sites of low-grade involvement with the largest tumor (index tumor) between 5 mm and 15 mm in diameter (as measured by endoscopy), both located in the calyces,renal pelvis or in the ureter of the ipsilateral kidney, with an absence of high-grade cells on cytology. (Ureter involvement should be in one anatomical location with no more than 20 mm of contiguous ureteral length) * Karnofsky Performance Status ≥ 50% * Adequate organ function defined at baseline as: * ANC ≥1,000/ μl, * Platelets ≥75,000/ μl, Hb ≥9 g/dl, * INR ≤ 2 * Estimated glomerular giltration rate (eGFR) ≥30 ml/min (using CKD-EPI Method) * Total serum bilirubin \<3 mg/dL, AST/ALT ≤5× upper limit of normal Exclusion Criteria: * Current high-grade or muscle invasive (\>pT1) urothelial carcinoma of the bladder * Carcinoma in situ (CIS) current or previous in the upper urinary tract * History of invasive T2 or higher urothelial cancer in past 2 years * Participation in another clinical study involving an investigational product within 1 month before study entry * BCG or local chemotherapy treatment (including VEGF-targeted therapy) in the upper urinary tract within 2 months prior to inclusion * Systemic chemotherapy treatment (including VEGF-targeted therapy) within 2 months prior to enrollment * Prohibited medication that could not be adjusted or discontinued prior to study treatment • Patients with photosensitive skin diseases or porphyria * Any other medical or psychiatric co-morbidities, including decompensated heart failure, unstable angina or coronary artery disease or severe pulmonary or liver disease or current heavy smoker that, in the opinion of the study investigator, would make the patient a poor candidate for the study * Pregnant or breast-feeding women.Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) must undergo a negative serum pregnancy test prior to study entry. * Men and women of reproductive potential not willing to observe conventional and effective birth control for the duration of treatment and for 90 days following the last padeliporfin VTP treatment.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Eyal Morag, MD

✉ eyal.morag@impactbiotech.com

📞 +97253 9656070

Principal Investigator

Vitaly Margulis, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04620239 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Transitional Cell Cancer of Renal Pelvis and Ureter. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT04620239 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 3 trials are large-scale studies comparing the new treatment to existing standards of care or a placebo. They provide the evidence needed for regulatory approval. This trial targets 100 participants.

Is NCT04620239 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04620239 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at eyal.morag@impactbiotech.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04620239 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Irvine, United States, Los Angeles, United States, Atlanta, United States, Baltimore, United States and 11 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04620239 clinical trial?

NCT04620239 is sponsored by Steba Biotech S.A.. The principal investigator is Vitaly Margulis, MD at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. The trial plans to enroll 100 participants.

Related Trials

Related Intelligence Guides

In-depth guides covering this condition's trials, eligibility, and what to expect.

ClinicalMetric — Independent clinical trial intelligence platform. Not affiliated with NIH, ClinicalTrials.gov, the U.S. FDA, or any pharmaceutical company, hospital, or clinical research organization. Trial data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Do not make any treatment, enrollment, or health decisions based solely on information found here — always consult a qualified healthcare professional. Full Disclaimer  ·  Last Reviewed: July 2026  ·  Data Methodology