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New treatment option for Bladder Cancer
Official title Organ-preservative Therapy of Bladder Cancer With Radiotherapy or Radiochemotherapy Combined With Hyperthermia
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05397262
What this study is testing
What is Chemotherapy 5-Fluorouracil?
Chemotherapy 5-Fluorouracil is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for bladder cancer.
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
- Analysis of the efficacy and the compatibility of deep regional hyperthermia in combination with radiotherapy and chemoradiotherapy in bladder cancer
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Histologically confirmed bladder cancer
- ECOG-performance status ≤ 2
- Informed consent
You likely can't join if
- Pre-existing uncontrolled cardiac disease, signs of cardiac failure, or rhythm disturbances requiring therapy
- Cardiac Pacemaker
- Myocardial infarction within the past 12 months
- Congestive heart failure
- Complete bundle branch block
- New York Heart Association (NYHA) class III or IV heart disease
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Histologically confirmed bladder cancer
- ECOG-performance status ≤ 2
- Informed consent
- Pre-existing uncontrolled cardiac disease, signs of cardiac failure, or rhythm disturbances requiring therapy
- Cardiac Pacemaker
- Myocardial infarction within the past 12 months
- Congestive heart failure
- Complete bundle branch block
- New York Heart Association (NYHA) class III or IV heart disease
- Disease that would preclude TUR, chemoradiation or deep regional hyperthermia
- Metal implants (lenght \> 2cm or dense clusters of marker clips in the pelvis)
- Active or therapy-resistent bladder infections
- Pre-existing or concommitant immunodeficiency Syndrom
- Pregnant or lactating women
- Patients not willing to use effective contraception during and up to 6 months after therapy
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Erlangen, Germany
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, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Erlangen, Germany. 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.