A Comparison of the Studer Pouch Versus the T-Pouch Orthotopic Neobladder Urinary Diversion in Bl… (NCT01008865) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Comparison of the Studer Pouch Versus the T-Pouch Orthotopic Neobladder Urinary Diversion in Bladder Cancer Patients
United States529 participantsStarted 2002-01-04
Plain-language summary
This is a prospective, randomized study of two types of continent ileal neobladder construction in patients undergoing cystectomy for primary bladder cancer. Patients will be randomly assigned to have either a T-pouch or a Studer pouch constructed at the time of their surgery. They will be followed long-term to determine the relative advantages and disadvantages of the two types of diversion. The investigators' hypothesis is that the inclusion of an antireflux mechanism in the T-pouch will result in significantly fewer episodes of symptomatic urinary tract infection, and will have a lower incidence of upper tract dilation and loss of renal function over the long term.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* All patients undergoing radical cystectomy for bladder cancer who are considered candidates for a neobladder reconstruction are eligible for enrollment.
* Diagnosed with primary bladder cancer (any histology).
* Scheduled to undergo a radical cystectomy (cystoprostatectomy in men and anterior exenteration in women).
* Felt by the treating physician to be a candidate for an orthotopic neobladder urinary diversion.
* Be competent and willing to sign the informed consent.
* Patients may have received previous radiation therapy or intravesical or systemic chemotherapy. Patients with documented metastatic disease are not excluded as long as they are felt to be candidates for a continent neobladder urinary diversion.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients undergoing radical cystectomy for any malignancy other than primary bladder cancer (for example prostate cancer or colon cancer invading the bladder,or a gynecologic malignancy), or non-malignant disease (such as a neurogenic bladder or radiation cystitis).
* Unwilling or unable to sign the informed consent.
* Not eligible for an orthotopic neobladder reconstruction.
* A history of other malignancy (except for stage I cancer treated with curative intent without evidence of recurrence, clinically localized prostate cancer either untreated or treated with prostatectomy or radiation therapy or hormone therapy,or non-melanoma skin cancer) within the previous 5 years.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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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The primary endpoint is the long-term outcome (> 3 years) as it pertains to renal function, anatomy of the upper urinary tracts, and the requirement for medical or surgical intervention (ie for symptomatic urinary tract infections).
Timeframe: 3 years after date of last patient enrolled