New support program aims to ease bladder cancer recovery

NCT ID NCT04055311

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a program to help bladder cancer patients and their caregivers prepare for and recover from bladder removal surgery. A nurse or health professional provided pre-surgery education and stoma care training, and patients got access to a recovery website with videos and resources. The goal was to improve quality of life and reduce infections and unplanned hospital visits. 174 patients and their caregivers took part.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Patient Participation urinary bladder carcinoma Urinary Bladder Neoplasms

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fox Chase Cancer Center

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19111, United States

  • Northwell Health

    Manhasset, New York, 11030, United States