Bladder cancer study aims to uncover hidden energy costs of treatment

NCT ID NCT06721260

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tracks how bladder cancer treatment affects patients' energy needs and muscle function. Researchers will measure resting energy use and collect blood samples from 30 patients before and after chemotherapy and surgery. The goal is to learn more about these changes so future care can be better tailored to patients' needs.

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 help doctors better understand and address energy and muscle changes in bladder cancer patients, leading to improved supportive care during treatment.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early observational study (30 people) that measures changes but does not test a new treatment. Results may not apply to all patients or lead to direct changes in care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cachexia urinary bladder carcinoma Urinary Bladder Neoplasms

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BLADDER CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Kansas Medical Center
RECRUITING

Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States
University of Kansas Medical Center
RECRUITING

Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States

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