A simple urine test may spot bladder cancer early — a trial puts it to the test
NCT ID NCT07735858
First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial is developing a new, non-invasive urine test for bladder cancer. It uses a microfluidic chip to isolate tiny particles called exosomes from urine and analyze their genetic and protein content. The goal is to create a diagnostic model that can detect bladder cancer accurately without needing a tissue biopsy. The test will be developed in one group of patients and then validated in a separate group to see how well it performs.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Liquid biopsy (urinary exosome analysis via microfluidic chip)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a simple, non-invasive urine test to detect bladder cancer early, potentially reducing the need for invasive biopsies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage diagnostic model that needs validation in larger, diverse groups. The test may not be accurate enough to replace standard diagnosis.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100021, China
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