Local Radiotherapy for Urinary Bladder Cancer in Patients Not Eligible for Curative Treatment (NCT07524426) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Local Radiotherapy for Urinary Bladder Cancer in Patients Not Eligible for Curative Treatment
Sweden248 participantsStarted 2026-06-03
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to improve the quality of life and prolong survival in bladder cancer patients unfit for curative treatment. The trial will compare the survival and symptoms of patients randomized to either local radiotherapy in addition to standard of care or standard of care alone.
Using modern radiotherapy techniques, including hypofractionation and image-guided treatment adaptation, the aim is to deliver a well-tolerated, time-efficient, and effective treatment strategy for these patients.
The trial collaborates with two ongoing exploratory biomarker studies collecting and analyzing potential biomarkers in urothelial bladder cancer. The hope is to provide biomarkers for prognosis and treatment response which is essential to ensure bladder cancer patients individualized treatment in the future, like those with breast and prostate cancer.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Oral and written consent
. Histologically confirmed MIBC with urothelial component
. Male or female participants ≥ 18 years old
. Deemed not to benefit from curative treatment at a multidisciplinary tumour conference (MDT) or having declined curative treatment of their own accord.
Exclusion criteria
. Clinical Fragility Scale score ≥8
. Previous pelvic RT with significant overlap
. Visceral or bone metastases on CT scan
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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Overall Survival
Timeframe: From date of randomization until the date of death from any cause assessed up to a minimum of 36 months