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NCT06335667 mpMRI Compared to Diagnostic TURBT in Patients With Suspected Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer

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NCT ID NCT06335667
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of California, Irvine
Condition Urothelial Bladder Cancer
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 30 participants
Start Date 2024-03-27
Primary Completion 2026-12-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
mpMRI + Diagnostic TURBT

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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 30 participants in total. It began in 2024-03-27 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-01.

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Brief Summary

This is a pilot, single arm, prospective study that aims to validate the accuracy of the VI-RADS score obtained via multi-parametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) compared to pathologic cancer stage obtained via diagnostic transurethral bladder tumor resection (TURBT) as well as compare the clinical and quality of life outcomes between these diagnostic modalities in patients with suspected muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years old or greater at the time of consent. * Suspected muscle-invasive bladder cancer by tumor appearance on initial routine cystoscopy as determined by the UCI-affiliated provider performing this procedure. * ECOG Performance Status of 0-3. * Patients must have the ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document (prior to the initiation of the study and any study procedures). * Patients must be willing and able to comply with the scheduled visits, imaging plan, follow up plan, and other specified study procedures in the opinion of the Investigator. Exclusion Criteria: * Prior TURBT within 120 days of study entry. * Prior therapy for bladder cancer within 180 days of study entry. * Inability to tolerate mpMRI or associated contrast. * Inability to tolerate TURBT or associated anesthesia. * ECOG Performance Status of 4. * Female patient who is known to be pregnant or breastfeeding.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center University of California, Irvine

✉ ucstudy@uci.edu

📞 1-877-827-8839

Principal Investigator

Nataliya Mar, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06335667 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Urothelial 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 NCT06335667 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06335667 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at ucstudy@uci.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06335667 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Orange, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06335667 clinical trial?

NCT06335667 is sponsored by University of California, Irvine. The principal investigator is Nataliya Mar, MD at Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. The trial plans to enroll 30 participants.

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