Performance Evaluation of a Urine-based Methylation Assay for Urothelial Carcinoma (NCT06912672) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Performance Evaluation of a Urine-based Methylation Assay for Urothelial Carcinoma
1,500 participantsStarted 2025-05-01
Plain-language summary
Urothelial carcinoma (UC) is the most common malignancy of the urinary system. Hematuria is a significant clinical manifestation of UC, often diagnosed through invasive procedures. Urine DNA methylation testing is a promising non-invasive method for early UC detection. To evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of urine DNA methylation testing for detecting UC, using standard clinical and pathological diagnoses as the gold standard.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 90 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged between 18 and 90 years, with gross or microscopic hematuria.
* Able to provide enough urine for testing before surgery.
* Consent to participate in the study and sign the informed consent form.
Exclusion Criteria:
* With history of any malignancies (including Urothelial carcinoma).
* Severe urinary tract infection leading to sepsis.
* Patients with indwelling catheters, nephrostomy, or cystostomy.
* Severe liver or kidney failure or other conditions deemed unsuitable for the study.
* Samples with insufficient DNA content or other quality control failures.
* Incomplete clinical or pathological data.
* Patients currently undergoing intravesical or systemic chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy.
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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Diagnostic performance of DNA methylation test for urothelial carcinoma