Randomized Trial of stAndard of Care With or Without Metastases-directed Stereotactic Body Radiat… (NCT07413523) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Randomized Trial of stAndard of Care With or Without Metastases-directed Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy in Patients Affected by Oligometastatic uRothelial carcinomA
Italy44 participantsStarted 2026-02-16
Plain-language summary
Bladder cancer is the most common type of urothelial cancer. When the disease has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic disease), the prognosis is often poor, because there are only a few effective treatment options available.
At the moment, standard treatment mainly includes systemic therapies, such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy (immune checkpoint inhibitors). These treatments act on the whole body. However, the use of local treatments, such as stereotactic radiotherapy, has not been well studied in bladder cancer.
Stereotactic radiotherapy is a type of radiation treatment that delivers very high doses of radiation to the tumor in a small number of treatment sessions. This technique is already widely used to treat a limited number of metastases (called oligometastases) from other types of cancer.
The aim of this study is to understand whether stereotactic radiotherapy is also effective and safe for treating oligometastases coming from bladder cancer.
Who can participate
Age range
18 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:
* Age \> 18 years
* WHO performance status ≤ 2
* Pathological proven urothelial carcinoma
* Stage IV disease at imaging
* Maximum of 3 extracranial metastases
* Indication to receive I or II line of standard systemic therapy
* Adequate liver function
* Adequate bone marrow function
* Written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Inability to provide informed consent
* Previous radiation therapy on the same target lesions
* Pregnant or breastfeeding patients
* Prior malignancy within the last five years (except adequately treated basal cell carcinoma of the skin or in situ carcinoma of the skin or in situ carcinoma of the cervix, surgically cured, or localized prostate cancer without evidence of biochemical progression)
* Mental conditions rendering the patient incapable to understand the nature, scope, and consequences of the study
* WHO PS \>=3
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.