Weekly bladder cancer radiotherapy shows promise for patients unable to have standard treatment

NCT ID NCT01810757

First seen Jan 16, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study tested a weekly, shorter course of radiotherapy for people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer who cannot have standard surgery or daily radiation. The approach uses special scans to adjust the treatment each time, aiming to reduce side effects. 65 participants were enrolled to see if this method is safe and effective at controlling the cancer.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Addenbrooke's Hospital

    Cambridge, United Kingdom

  • Clatterbridge Cancer Centre

    Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, United Kingdom

  • Guy's & St Thomas's Hospital

    London, United Kingdom

  • Ipswich Hospital

    Ipswich, United Kingdom

  • Norfolk & Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

    Norwich, United Kingdom

  • Queens Hospital

    Romford, United Kingdom

  • Royal Marsden NHSFT

    London, United Kingdom

  • Royal Preston Hospital

    Preston, United Kingdom

  • St James's University Hospital

    Leeds, United Kingdom

  • University College London

    London, United Kingdom

  • Velindre Cancer Centre

    Cardiff, United Kingdom

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