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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT05796375

NCT05796375 Replacing Invasive Cystoscopy With Urine Testing for Non-muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Surveillance

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NCT ID NCT05796375
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Sponsor White River Junction Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Condition Non-muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 240 participants
Start Date 2023-11-17
Primary Completion 2028-11-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
CystoscopyBladder EpiCheck urine testXpert Bladder Cancer Monitor urine test

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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 240 participants in total. It began in 2023-11-17 with a primary completion date of 2028-11-30.

⚠ 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

The purpose of this research is to determine whether bladder cancer monitoring can be improved by replacing some cystoscopy procedures with urine testing. Specifically, this study examines whether there are any differences in urinary symptoms, discomfort, number of invasive procedures, anxiety, complications, cancer recurrence or cancer progression when some cystoscopy procedures are replaced with urine testing.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Aged 18 years or older 2. History of low grade intermediate-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, defined as most recent pathology report showing any of the following: * multifocal low grade non-invasive urothelial carcinoma of any size * solitary low grade non-invasive urothelial carcinoma greater than 3cm in size * recurrent low grade non-invasive urothelial carcinoma 3. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study 4. No evidence for recurrence at cystoscopy ≤6 months after most recent tumor resection 5. Ability to consent in English or Spanish Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of total cystectomy of the bladder. 2. History of urinary diversion (e.g., neo-bladder, colon pouch, or ileal conduit). 3. History of muscle-invasive bladder tumor. 4. Pregnancy or lactation. 5. History of urothelial carcinoma of the ureter or renal pelvis status post endoscopic treatment or with evidence of recurrent upper tract disease (inclusion allowed if status post nephroureterectomy and recurrence free at time of inclusion) 6. Anatomic constraints making cystoscopy impossible (e.g., history of urethrectomy, obliterated urethra secondary to stricture). 7. Inability to provide a voided urine sample.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Prabhavathi Loganathan, MS

✉ Prabhavath.Loganathan@va.gov

📞 802-295-9363

Principal Investigator

Florian R Schroeck, MD, MS

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

White River Junction VA Healthcare System

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05796375 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Non-muscle-invasive Bladder 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 NCT05796375 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 NCT05796375 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05796375 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Prabhavath.Loganathan@va.gov for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05796375 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at West Haven, United States, Bay Pines, United States, Tampa, United States, West Roxbury, United States and 5 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05796375 clinical trial?

NCT05796375 is sponsored by White River Junction Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The principal investigator is Florian R Schroeck, MD, MS at White River Junction VA Healthcare System. The trial plans to enroll 240 participants.

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