Can quitting smoking after bladder cancer diagnosis prevent recurrence?
NCT ID NCT02400944
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows 600 people with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer to see how changes in smoking habits and body weight after diagnosis affect the chance of cancer coming back. Participants fill out questionnaires and provide saliva or urine samples over time. The goal is to learn which lifestyle factors might help prevent recurrence.
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 identify lifestyle factors that lower the chance of bladder cancer coming back.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It can show links but not prove cause and effect. Results may take years and might not lead to clear recommendations.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, 10065, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Commack
Commack, New York, 11725, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester
Harrison, New York, 10604, United States