A Study of Surgical Techniques During Cystectomy (NCT06703476) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 3
A Study of Surgical Techniques During Cystectomy
United States530 participantsStarted 2024-11-21
Plain-language summary
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. Ureteral stents are often used to promote urine drainage after radical cystectomy, but may come at risk of urinary tract infection.
Alvimopan is a standard drug used to promote return of bowel function following surgery. Doctors do not know whether alvimopan is beneficial in current clinical practice.
The surgeon will decide whether participants will receive a stent and/or alvimopan, but if they are unsure what the best approach is, a surgical technique has been assigned by chance to them.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
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 vs. no alvimopan
* Patients aged ≥21 years who are scheduled to undergo radical cystectomy for treatment of bladder cancer with one of the consenting surgeons
Exclusion Criteria:
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
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.