New urine test aims to catch bladder cancer early

NCT ID NCT01563796

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study looked at whether a urine test (DEK ELISA) can accurately detect bladder cancer in people with symptoms like blood in urine or painful urination. Researchers measured a protein called DEK in urine samples from over 1,100 participants and compared the results to standard diagnostic methods. The goal was to see if this simple, non-invasive test could help doctors diagnose bladder cancer more easily.

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Locations

  • Staten Island University Hospital

    Staten Island, New York, 10305, United States

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