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NCT07234968 Clinical Trial to Evaluate Post-Operative Outcomes of Ureteral Stent vs Ureteral Stent Free Radical Cystectomy

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NCT ID NCT07234968
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Thomas Jefferson University
Condition Bladder Cancer
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 70 participants
Start Date 2025-12-23
Primary Completion 2028-04-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 85 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Ureteral Stent PlacementNo Ureteral StentIndocyanine Green with Fluorescence Imaging

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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.

This trial targets 70 participants in total. It began in 2025-12-23 with a primary completion date of 2028-04-30.

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Brief Summary

Subjects will be randomized into 2 groups (stent or no stent) prior to radical cystectomy with ileal conduit urinary diversion (RCIC). They will follow the standard of care and be enrolled in the study for 12 months post-op. Risk of post-op complications will be analyzed.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals must meet all the following inclusion criteria to be eligible to participate in the study: * Provide signed and dated informed consent form * Willing to comply with all study procedures and be available for the duration of the study * Male or female, age 18 to 85 * Diagnosed with bladder cancer, other pelvic malignancies necessitating a cystectomy (e.g.: colorectal, prostate, gynecologic) and have elected for a cystectomy with ileal conduit urinary diversion Exclusion Criteria: * An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study: * Current or history of pelvic radiation * Retroperitoneal fibrosis * Untreated urinary tract infection (UTI) within 30 days prior to RCIC * Pregnancy

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Mihir S Shah, MD

✉ Mihir.Shah@jefferson.edu

📞 215-955-6961

Principal Investigator

Mihir S Shah, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Thomas Jefferson University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07234968 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 85 Years, studying Bladder Cancer. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT07234968 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07234968 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Mihir.Shah@jefferson.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07234968 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Philadelphia, United States, Philadelphia, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07234968 clinical trial?

NCT07234968 is sponsored by Thomas Jefferson University. The principal investigator is Mihir S Shah, MD at Thomas Jefferson University. The trial plans to enroll 70 participants.

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