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NCT05779631 Multi-parametric MRI in Patients Suspected for Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer: a New Local Staging Paradigm

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NCT ID NCT05779631
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Radboud University Medical Center
Condition Bladder Cancer
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 360 participants
Start Date 2023-12-06
Primary Completion 2028-12

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
mpMRI plus a same-day cystoscopic bladder biopsyTURBT

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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 360 participants in total. It began in 2023-12-06 with a primary completion date of 2028-12.

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Brief Summary

A two-arm multicenter randomised controlled trial, comparing progression free survival, time to definitive treatment and cost-effectiveness of the standard of care (TURBT) and mpMRI followed by same-day cystoscopic bladder biopsy for diagnosis of patients with suspicion of muscle-invasive bladder cancer.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients (18+ years of age) * Clinically suspected MIBC * No lymph node or distant metastases * Written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Unable or unwilling to undergo mpMRI * Unfit for TURBT * Unfit for definitive treatment with curative intent * A history of cancer, including bladder cancer, except: non-melanoma skin cancer, prostate cancer on active surveillance or a solid malignant tumor ≥5 years disease-free since last treatment

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

A. G. van der Heijden, Dr.

✉ toine.vanderheijden@radboudumc.nl

📞 +31 (0)24 361 37 35

Principal Investigator

A. G. van der Heijden, Dr.

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Radboud University Medical Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05779631 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, 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 NCT05779631 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05779631 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at toine.vanderheijden@radboudumc.nl for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05779631 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands, Almelo, Netherlands, Amersfoort, Netherlands, Amsterdam, Netherlands and 11 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05779631 clinical trial?

NCT05779631 is sponsored by Radboud University Medical Center. The principal investigator is A. G. van der Heijden, Dr. at Radboud University Medical Center. The trial plans to enroll 360 participants.

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