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Official title A Study of Surgical Techniques During Cystectomy
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06703476
What this study is testing
What is Alvimopan?
Alvimopan is an investigational medicine, given as an once-daily pill taken by mouth, 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
- The purpose of this study is to look at two standard surgical techniques used during a radical cystectomy and see whether they influence outcomes such as length of stay in the hospital and infections after surgery. This trial will evaluate whether the following surgical methods influence outcomes: A ureteral stent is a thin tube that is placed in the ureter to drain urine from the kidney.
- Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 21 and older
You may be able to join if
- Stent vs. no stent
- Patients aged ≥21 years who are scheduled to undergo radical cystectomy for treatment of bladder cancer with one of the consenting surgeons Alvimopan...
- Patients aged ≥21 years who are scheduled to undergo radical cystectomy for treatment of bladder cancer with one of the consenting surgeons
You likely can't join if
- Stent vs. no stent
- No exclusion criteria Alvimopan vs. no alvimopan
- Patients on chronic opioid therapy are ineligible to receive alvimopan and will be excluded from this cohort of the trial
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States
- Middletown, New Jersey, United States
- Montvale, New Jersey, United States
- Commack, New York, United States
- Harrison, New York, United States
- New York, New York, United States
- Rockville Centre, New York, United States
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, 21 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States; Middletown, New Jersey, United States; Montvale, New Jersey, United States; Commack, New York, United States; Harrison, New York, United States; New York, New York, United States and 1 more location(s). 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.