Scientists hunt for genetic clues in bladder cancer samples
NCT ID NCT02379429
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study collects blood, urine, saliva, and tumor tissue from 500 adults with urothelial cancer (bladder, ureter, or urethra) and healthy volunteers. Researchers will analyze the samples to find genetic differences between normal and cancer cells. The goal is to better understand what causes the cancer and identify new targets for treatment. Participants give samples and have follow-up calls every 6 months.
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 research could reveal genetic changes that drive urothelial cancer, pointing toward new drug targets or better ways to predict treatment response.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational sample-collection study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly benefit participants and may not lead to any new therapies.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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