Can your genes predict bladder cancer? massive study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT00848289

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looks at how a person's genes and lifestyle choices, like smoking, affect their risk of getting bladder cancer. Researchers will compare over 6,000 people with and without bladder cancer to find patterns. The goal is to better understand who is most at risk, which could help with prevention and early detection.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help identify people at higher risk for bladder cancer, leading to earlier detection or prevention strategies.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly lead to new therapies, and results may not apply to all populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

inherited disease susceptibility urinary bladder carcinoma Urinary Bladder Neoplasms

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BLADDER CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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