Computed Tomography Urography (CTU) vs Intravenous Urography (IVU) on Patients at Risk of Urothel… (NCT00567684) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Computed Tomography Urography (CTU) vs Intravenous Urography (IVU) on Patients at Risk of Urothelial Tumors
United States133 participantsStarted 2007-11-15
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical research study is to use computed tomography urography (CTU) scans and intravenous urography (IVU) scans to check the status of urothelial cancer, in order to try to learn the level of effectiveness of possibly using CTU by itself in future patients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Patients who will undergo IVU using digital tomosynthesis and staging abdomino-pelvic CT as part of their routine care will be invited to participate in this study.
. Patients who have been referred for CTU will also be invited to participate in the study.
. Such patients will typically
. Have histologically proven TCC, or
. Have bladder tumors of Stage ≥ T3, or
. Had cystectomies for bladder cancer, or
. Upper tract TCC.
. \>18 years age.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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CTU to IVU Technical Performance Comparison: Opacification + Ability to Visualize Urothelial Segments