18Fluorine-Fluciclovine PET/CT for Staging Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Preceding Radical Cyste… (NCT04018053) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedEarly Phase 1
18Fluorine-Fluciclovine PET/CT for Staging Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Preceding Radical Cystectomy
United States16 participantsStarted 2020-02-26
Plain-language summary
This research study is studying a positron emission tomography (PET) agent called 18F-fluciclovine to evaluate how well 18F-fluciclovine-PET scans determine the extent of muscle invasive bladder cancer (as compared to regular CT and MRI imaging) and whether 18F-fluciclovine-PET scans can provide information about the pathologic grade of the tumor.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants must have histologically or cytologically confirmed urothelial carcinoma of the bladder.
* Participants must have cT2-T4N0 disease at the time of the study, as defined by conventional CT or MRI imaging. Patients must have no definite evidence of locoregional or distant metastatic disease at the time of study eligibility, as defined by conventional imaging.
* Radical cystectomy must be planned for the patient after the planned 18F-fluciclovine-PET/CT.
* Patients may or may not have had prior neoadjuvant therapy prior to this study.
* Age ≥18 years. Since no dosing or adverse event data are currently available on the use of 18F-fluciclovine in participants \<18 years of age, and the majority of bladder cancer occur in the adult population \[42\], children are excluded from this study but will be eligible for future pediatric trials.
* ECOG performance status ≤2 (Karnofsky ≥60%, see Appendix A)
* Ability and willingness to comply with the study procedures.
* The effects of 18F-fluciclovine on the developing human fetus are unknown. For this reason and because radiopharmaceuticals may be teratogenic, women of childbearing potential and men must agree to use adequate contraception (barrier method of birth control; abstinence) prior to study entry and for 24 hours after the PET/CT scan is completed. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician immediately.
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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?
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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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Agreement Rate of Metastatic Disease Status Between 18F-fluciclovine-PET/CT and Histopathology From Radical Cystectomy
Timeframe: Single session from 18F-fluciclovine PET/CT scan and single session results from pathology at radical cystectomy, up to 24 hours.