Radiotherapy for BCG-unresponsive Non-muscle-invasive Carcinoma in Situ (CIS) Bladder Cancer (NCT06310369) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingPhase 2
Radiotherapy for BCG-unresponsive Non-muscle-invasive Carcinoma in Situ (CIS) Bladder Cancer
50 participantsStarted 2025-03-01
Plain-language summary
The investigators aim to investigate a possible role for radiotherapy in good prognosis bladder cancer patients has been identified as a possible alternative to cystectomy, especially for patients non-eligible for surgery but has yet to be fully explored.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 100 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years or older with histologically confirmed, BCG-unresponsive, high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer of predominantly (\>50%) urothelial histology who were ineligible for or declined to undergo radical cystectomy
* Patients with carcinoma in situ with or without high-grade Ta or T1
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status of 0-2, and adequate organ function
* Patients with concomitant Ta and T1 tumours must have undergone complete TURBT, defined as per standard of care as a visually complete resection (residual carcinoma in situ, which is traditionally not amenable to complete transurethral resection is acceptable), and the most recent cystoscopy or TURBT must have been done within 12 weeks before study initiation. Presence of detrusor muscle on pathology samples is required to ensure sample adequacy. A second TURBT is recommended but not required for patients with T1 tumours. The use of either white-light cystoscopy or blue-light cystoscopy is permitted, but the same technique has to be used in a patient throughout the trial
* Definition of BCG unresponsive non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer according to the European Association of Urology (EAU) guidelines
Exclusion Criteria:
* Evidence of upper urinary tract carcinoma
* Hydronephrosis due to tumour in the presence of T1 disease
* Patients on current systemic therapy for bladder cancer
* Patients who have received pelvic external beam radiotherapy within the previous 5 years
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
1
Proportion of patients with a complete response at 6 months post-radiotherapy
Timeframe: 6 months post-radiotherapy
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06310369
SponsorEuropean Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC