New ultrasound aims to see bladder cancer more clearly before surgery

NCT ID NCT06986304

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Duke University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a new type of ultrasound called Super-Resolution Ultrasound Localization Microscopy to see if it can better detect bladder cancer before surgery. Thirty patients scheduled for bladder removal will receive this ultrasound while under anesthesia. The results will be compared with standard pathology to see how accurate the new technique is.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Super-Resolution Ultrasound Localization Microscopy (imaging technique)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a more accurate, non-invasive way to detect bladder cancer before surgery, potentially improving treatment planning.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The technique is investigational and may not be more accurate than current methods.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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

Duke University
RECRUITING

Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

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