New urine test could spot bladder cancer early in remote greenland

NCT ID NCT06281691

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: Jørgen Bjerggaard Jensen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a simple urine test (Xpert Bladder Cancer Detection Test) can accurately detect bladder cancer in people undergoing cystoscopy. Researchers enrolled 127 adults in Greenland, where access to urology services is limited. The goal was to see if the urine test could help decide who really needs a cystoscopy, potentially leading to earlier diagnosis and better outcomes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Xpert® Bladder Cancer Detection Test (urine test)
What this could lead to: If successful, this urine test could help detect bladder cancer earlier in remote areas with limited access to specialists, potentially improving survival.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed observational study (127 participants) testing accuracy, not a treatment. The urine test may not be reliable enough to replace cystoscopy in all cases.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

urinary bladder neoplasm Urinary Bladder Neoplasms

As listed by the trial registrant

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

URINARY BLADDER NEOPLASMS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Urology, Aarhus University Hopsital

Aarhus, 8000, Denmark
Queen Ingrid's Hospital

Nuuk, 3900, Greenland

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