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New treatment option for Radiation Cystitis
Official title Radiation Cystitis Treated With Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium Trial
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05245591
What this study is testing
What is Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium 100 MG Oral Capsule?
Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium 100 MG Oral Capsule is an investigational medicine, given as an once-daily pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for radiation cystitis.
Also referred to as Urosan, ELMIRON.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of pentosan polysulfate sodium versus placebo and in patients with radiation cystitis who have received radiation therapy in pelvic region.
- Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 20 and older
You may be able to join if
- Capable of giving signed informed consent, which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the informed consent form and...
- Patients must be ≥20 years of age
- Patients must have received definitive radiation therapy for cancer in pelvic area.
- Time from the end of radiation therapy to radiation cystitis must be longer than 6 months.
- Radiation cystitis with lower urinary tract symptoms or hematuria.
You likely can't join if
- Abnormal liver function with indication of AST, ALT, or total bilirubin ≥ 1.5 times higher than normal
- Abnormal renal function with serum creatinine ≥ 1.5 times higher than normal
- Abnormal coagulation profile with PT/INR higher than normal
- Thrombocytopenia with platelet counts \< 100,000/μL
- Pregnant or breastfeeding, expecting to pregnancy, or positive for pregnancy test
- Patients who have systemic inflammatory symptoms during screening period (ie, fever up to 38℃ or WBC counts \>12,000/μL)
See the full eligibility criteria
- Capable of giving signed informed consent, which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the informed consent form and in the study protocol.
- Patients must be ≥20 years of age
- Patients must have received definitive radiation therapy for cancer in pelvic area.
- Time from the end of radiation therapy to radiation cystitis must be longer than 6 months.
- Radiation cystitis with lower urinary tract symptoms or hematuria.
- Abnormal liver function with indication of AST, ALT, or total bilirubin ≥ 1.5 times higher than normal
- Abnormal renal function with serum creatinine ≥ 1.5 times higher than normal
- Abnormal coagulation profile with PT/INR higher than normal
- Thrombocytopenia with platelet counts \< 100,000/μL
- Pregnant or breastfeeding, expecting to pregnancy, or positive for pregnancy test
- Patients who have systemic inflammatory symptoms during screening period (ie, fever up to 38℃ or WBC counts \>12,000/μL)
- Patients with known urinary tract infection within 6 months of randomization.
- Any previous intravesical instillation within 6 months of randomization (ie, hyaluronic acid instillation)
- Any previous hyperbaric oxygen therapy within 6 months of randomization
- Any previous treatment with pentosan polysulfate sodium within 6 months of randomization
- Has history of thrombocytopenia, hemophilia or bladder cancer
- Has known history of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or organ transplantation
- Has known history of drug allergy to pentosan polysulfate sodium
- Has hematuria caused by clinically active urolithiasis or urothelial carcinoma
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Taipei, Taiwan
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.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 20 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Taipei, Taiwan. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.