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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT07019220

NCT07019220 Chemoablation for Low-Grade Bladder Cancer

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NCT ID NCT07019220
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Sponsor Ekaterina Laukhtina
Condition Bladder (Urothelial, Transitional Cell) Cancer
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 47 participants
Start Date 2023-12-27
Primary Completion 2027-11

Eligibility & Interventions

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

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What to Expect as a Participant

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

In Phase 2, researchers evaluate early signs of effectiveness. You may be randomized to receive the active treatment or a comparator. Monitoring continues closely.

This trial targets 47 participants in total. It began in 2023-12-27 with a primary completion date of 2027-11.

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Brief Summary

The goal of this single arm, prospective, open-label, investigator-initiated Phase 2 clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of intravesical chemoablation in patients with low grade bladder cancer.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Male/female participants who are at least 18 years of age on the day of providing documented informed consent will be enrolled in this study * Diagnosis of a recurrent tumor and a history of TaLG BCa or diagnosis of primary TaLG BCa histologically confirmed by cold cup biopsy at screening or within 8 weeks before screening * On screening cystoscopy: Diameter of the largest lesion ≤15mm * Number of lesions ≤5 * Cystoscopy with bladder diagram including number, site, size and appearance of the tumors with photo documentation * Patient who has recurrence of and not other than TaLG NMIBC (low or intermediate EAU risk) * NMIBC requiring treatment with transurethral resection of bladder tumors (TURBT) * Negative voiding cytology for high grade (HG) disease within 8 weeks before Screening * No lymph node metastasis or distant metastasis * Male and female patients must use an effective contraceptive method during the study and for a minimum of 6 months after study treatment * Female patients of childbearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test within 2 weeks prior to enrollment. Female patients of childbearing potential must use adequate contraception during study period * Willing and able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Tumors that clinicians suspect to be HG * Positive HG cytology according to Paris criteria * Diameter of tumor \>15 mm * Number of lesions \>5 * Any previous intravesical therapy within 1 year * Previous HG NMIBC (within the last 3 years). It is allowed to include patients who had history of HG disease longer than 3 years ago. * Past or current muscle invasive bladder cancer (i.e., T2, T3, T4) or metastatic UC * History of upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) * Clinically significant urethral stricture that would preclude passage of a urethral catheter * History of neurogenic bladder; active urinary retention; any other condition that would prohibit normal voiding * Evidence of active urinary tract infection (UTI) that in the Investigator's opinion cannot be treated and resolved prior to biopsy and/or administration of study treatment * Patient refused to participate * Known positive human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) test. * Female patients who are pregnant/breastfeeding. * Female patients of childbearing potential not using adequate contraception.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Ekaterina Laukhtina Dr., Medical Doctor

✉ ekaterina.laukhtina@meduniwien.ac.at

📞 +43 (0)1 40400-26315

Principal Investigator

Shahrokh F. Shariat Prof. Dr., Professor

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Department of Urology, Medical University of Viernna

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07019220 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Bladder (Urothelial, Transitional Cell) Cancer. 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 NCT07019220 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether the treatment shows signs of effectiveness while continuing to monitor safety. More participants are enrolled than in Phase 1 to help refine the treatment protocol.

Is NCT07019220 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07019220 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at ekaterina.laukhtina@meduniwien.ac.at for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07019220 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Vienna, Austria.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07019220 clinical trial?

NCT07019220 is sponsored by Ekaterina Laukhtina. The principal investigator is Shahrokh F. Shariat Prof. Dr., Professor at Department of Urology, Medical University of Viernna. The trial plans to enroll 47 participants.

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