Which scan is better for bladder cancer staging? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07602010
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares CT and MRI scans to see which more accurately determines if bladder cancer has spread into the muscle layer. About 150 adults with newly diagnosed bladder cancer will receive both scans before standard surgery. The results will be checked against tissue samples to measure accuracy.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that MRI is more accurate than CT for staging bladder cancer, helping doctors choose the right treatment without unnecessary surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a diagnostic accuracy study, not a treatment trial. It may find that MRI is not significantly better than CT, or results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
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Oslo University Hospital
RECRUITINGOslo, Norway
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