Trial comparing treatments for Bladder Cancer Requiring Cystectomy
Official title A Feasibility Randomized Trial Evaluating Early vs Late Stent Removal Following Radical Cystectomy and Ileal Conduit Formation for Bladder Cancer
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06595446
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to find out if it is possible to run a larger trial comparing early versus late stent removal after radical cystectomy with ileal conduit.
- Who it's for
- Adults who are having a radical cystectomy with ileal conduit urinary diversion for bladder cancer.
- What's involved
- You will have a ureter stent placed during surgery, be randomly assigned to have it removed early (5‑7 days) or later (4‑6 weeks), and attend scheduled visits for stent removal and follow‑up tests for infections or complications.
- Time commitment
- The trial follows participants for about 90 days, with visits for stent removal and a few follow‑up appointments.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Adult patients (18 years or older) undergoing radical cystectomy and ileal conduit formation for bladder cancer
- Able to give informed written consent to participate.
You likely can't join if
- Treatment without curative intent (cT4b, salvage or palliative cystectomies);
- Patients undergoing alternative forms of urinary diversion (e.g. continent cutaneous urinary diversion or orthotopic neobladder formation)
- Patients previously received abdominal/pelvic radiotherapy
- Patients with concomitant upper urinary tract cancer
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- London, Ontario, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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How long does this study last?
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Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at London, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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