Brain radiation may stop cancer spread in bladder patients

NCT ID NCT00756639

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tests whether giving whole brain radiation to people with small cell carcinoma of the bladder (a rare and aggressive cancer) can lower their risk of developing brain tumors. It includes 31 patients whose cancer responded well to chemotherapy. The main goal is to see how many stay free of brain metastasis for at least 12 months after radiation.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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