Non-invasive bladder urothelial carcinoma
MONDO:0003930Stage 0 includes: 0a (Ta, N0, M0); 0is (Tis, N0, M0). Ta: Noninvasive papillary carcinoma. Tis: Carcinoma in situ: "flat tumor". N0: No regional lymph node metastasis. M0: No distant metastasis. (AJCC 6th and 7th eds.)
Also known as: non-invasive bladder urothelial carcinoma, stage 0 bladder urothelial cancer, stage 0 bladder urothelial carcinoma, stage 0 bladder urothelial carcinoma aJCC v6, stage 0 bladder urothelial carcinoma aJCC v6 and v7, stage 0 bladder urothelial carcinoma aJCC v7, stage 0 transitional cell carcinoma of bladder, stage 0 transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder
2926 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 167 tagged with Non-invasive bladder urothelial carcinoma itself.
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Bladder carcinoma in situ 30 trials
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New drug cocktail could rival standard bladder cancer therapy in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine and docetaxel, or GEMDOCE) works as well as the standard BCG treatment for people with a high-grade, non-muscle invasive bladder cancer that hasn't been treated before. About 870 adults will be randomly…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise for Tough-to-Treat bladder cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a pill called erdafitinib in 20 people whose non-muscle invasive bladder cancer has returned after standard treatments like BCG. All participants have a specific change in the FGFR3 gene, which the drug targets. They take the pill for about a month before their s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New bladder cancer device could delay return of tumors without removing bladder
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment called TAR-200 for people with a high-risk type of bladder cancer that came back after standard therapy (BCG). Participants either receive TAR-200 or standard chemotherapy placed directly into the bladder. The goal is to see if TAR-200 can keep th…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy after bladder cancer surgery: could it keep the cancer away?
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) can help prevent bladder cancer from returning after surgery. About 739 patients with muscle-invasive or locally advanced urothelial cancer are randomly assigned to receive pembrolizumab or just be o…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New bladder cancer drug delivery system tested in small japanese study
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called TAR-210 in 5 Japanese patients with a type of bladder cancer that has specific genetic changes (FGFR mutations). The treatment is placed directly into the bladder to deliver the drug erdafitinib. The main goal is to see if it is…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Janssen Pharmaceutical K.K. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New bladder cancer treatment delivers drug straight to the tumor
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called erdafitinib, placed directly into the bladder using a special delivery system, for people with non-muscle-invasive or muscle-invasive bladder cancer. The trial has four parts to find the best dose and check safety and effectiveness. About 235 partic…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bladder cancer surgery: do stents help or hurt?
Disease control CancelledThis study looks at whether using ureteral stents (small tubes) after bladder cancer surgery leads to more or fewer problems than not using them. About 190 adults having their bladder removed will be randomly assigned to get stents or not. The main goal is to see who ends up back…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bladder cancer duo: BCG plus immunotherapy drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard BCG treatment can safely control high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. About 100 adults who have never received BCG before will get both treatments for up to a year. The main goal i…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Combining two drugs may tackle bladder cancer that resists standard therapy
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates whether combining two drugs—BCG and gemcitabine—can safely and effectively treat a type of bladder cancer called non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) that has come back after previous BCG treatment. Participants receive BCG directly into the bladder …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to fight tough bladder cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to the chemotherapy drug gemcitabine can help patients with a type of bladder cancer that does not respond to the usual BCG treatment. The study involves 161 participants and looks at how many pati…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New bladder cancer drug gets first human test
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called belzupacap sarotalocan (AU-011) for people with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. The drug is injected directly into the tumor, sometimes with a laser. The main goal is to see if this approach is safe and feasible. About 55 pa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Aura Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Targeted Antibody-Drug combo aims to tackle High-Risk bladder cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining a targeted drug called disitamab vedotin with BCG therapy can improve outcomes for people with HER2-positive high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. The drug is given intravenously every three weeks, while BCG is delivered directly into th…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bladder cancer drug delivered directly: a new hope for BCG failures
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an immunotherapy drug called camrelizumab, given directly into the bladder, for people with high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer that did not respond to BCG treatment. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if it can prevent cancer from coming back or ge…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New vaccine combo aims to train immune system to fight bladder cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new peptide vaccine (IO102-IO103) combined with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in 30 adults with high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer that did not respond to or could not tolerate standard BCG therapy. The vaccine is de…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bladder cancer trial explores immunotherapy cocktails to fight recurrence
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1/2 trial tests the immunotherapy drug durvalumab alone or combined with other treatments (BCG, radiation, or chemotherapy) in 55 people with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. The goal is to find safe doses and see if these combinations can eliminate cancer and preve…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Noah Hahn, M.D. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lab-Grown tumor organoids could guide bladder cancer treatment
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether lab-grown miniature tumors, called organoids, can help choose the best chemotherapy for people with intermediate-risk bladder cancer. Tumor samples are taken during surgery and grown in the lab. After testing several drugs on the organoids, the most effec…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Roland Seiler-Blarer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bladder cancer patients may skip surgery with new drug combo
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine and docetaxel) given directly into the bladder for people with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. The goal is to see if this treatment can control or eliminate tumors, especially for those who cannot get stand…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virus therapy shows promise for tough bladder cancer cases
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing a new treatment called cretostimogene grenadenorepvec for people with a type of bladder cancer (non-muscle invasive) that did not improve after standard BCG therapy. The treatment uses a modified virus to target and destroy cancer cells. About 190 pa…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: CG Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise in bladder cancer fight
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard BCG treatment helps keep high-risk bladder cancer from coming back. About 1,000 adults with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer who have not had BCG before will receive either the combination or BCG alon…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New bladder cancer device offered to patients with no other options
Disease control ApprovedThis program gives patients with high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer access to TAR-200 before it is officially approved. TAR-200 is a device placed into the bladder that releases medication over time. It is for patients who have tried all other treatments and cannot join…
Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New virus therapy aims to keep bladder cancer from returning
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a treatment called CG0070, a virus-based therapy given directly into the bladder, after standard surgery for intermediate-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. About 20 participants will receive the treatment to see if it is safe and helps prevent …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bladder cancer breakthrough? virus therapy aims to stop recurrence
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether a virus-based drug called cretostimogene grenadenorepvec can prevent intermediate-risk bladder cancer from coming back after surgery. About 367 participants will either receive the drug or be monitored as usual. The goal is to see if the treatment…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: CG Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bladder cancer combo trial pulled before it began
Disease control CancelledThis study aimed to see if adding ANKTIVA to standard BCG treatment works better than BCG alone for people with a high-grade type of bladder cancer that hasn't spread into the muscle. It was designed for adults with papillary tumors who had not received BCG before or had limited …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: ImmunityBio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Bladder cancer patients may avoid surgery with new drug
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called UGN-102 for people with a low-grade type of bladder cancer that hasn't spread into the muscle. The drug is given directly into the bladder to destroy tumors without surgery. The main goal is to see if the cancer disappears completely after 3 months.…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: UroGen Pharma Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New Virus-Based therapy targets bladder cancer after BCG fails
Disease control CancelledThis study tested a treatment called CG0070, a virus designed to attack cancer cells, in people with high-grade non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. Participants had already tried standard therapy (BCG) without success and chose not to have their bladder removed. The goal was to s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: CG Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Immune booster plus standard therapy shows promise for bladder cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding an immune-boosting drug called N-803 to the standard BCG treatment works better than BCG alone for people with a high-risk type of bladder cancer that hasn't invaded the muscle. About 369 participants will receive either the combination or BCG alon…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: ImmunityBio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Could a vaccine before standard therapy keep bladder cancer away?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial is testing whether a different strain of BCG (Tokyo-172) works better than the standard TICE strain for high-grade bladder cancer that hasn't spread into muscle. It also looks at whether giving a BCG vaccine under the skin before the usual bladder treatment h…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Bladder cancer drug trial pulled before it even started
Disease control CancelledThis was a planned Phase 3 study testing NDV-01, a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine and docetaxel) given directly into the bladder, for people with a type of bladder cancer that did not respond to BCG therapy. The trial was withdrawn before enrolling any partici…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Relmada Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Bladder cancer drug trial pulled before it even started
Disease control CancelledThis was a planned Phase 3 study comparing a new drug, NDV-01 (a combination of two chemotherapy drugs), against simple observation in people with intermediate-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. The goal was to see if the drug could prevent the cancer from coming back after…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Relmada Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Broccoli power: could cruciferous veggies stop bladder cancer return?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether eating a diet rich in cruciferous vegetables (like broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage) can help prevent bladder cancer from coming back in people with intermediate to very high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. About 250 participants will either…
Sponsor: S. Andrea Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New drug combo aims to keep bladder cancer from coming back
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug sasanlimab to standard BCG treatment helps control high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer better than BCG alone. Over 1,000 participants are enrolled, with some receiving the combination and others BCG only. The…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New bladder cancer drug shows promise in Late-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug, UGN-103, given directly into the bladder for people with a low-grade, non-invasive bladder cancer that has a medium risk of coming back. The main goal is to see if the drug can make tumors disappear completely after 3 months. Researchers will also tra…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: UroGen Pharma Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New targeted drug aims to fight hard-to-treat bladder cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called TYRA300 in people with advanced bladder cancer or other solid tumors that have a specific change in the FGFR3 gene. The goal is to find the best dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 310 adults whose cancer has not responded to stand…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Tyra Biosciences, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Bladder cancer patients get a second chance with their own immune cells
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new way to treat high-grade bladder cancer that hasn't spread into the muscle. Doctors take immune cells from the patient's own tumor, grow them in a lab, and put them back into the bladder. The goal is to see if this is safe and can shrink or elimi…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for bladder cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tested a combination of two chemotherapy drugs, gemcitabine and docetaxel, placed directly into the bladder for people with early-stage bladder cancer who had not received standard BCG therapy. The goal was to see if this treatment could prevent the cancer from coming …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New bladder cancer combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat cases
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment for people with a type of bladder cancer that has not improved with standard therapy. The treatment combines a standard immunotherapy (BCG) with an experimental drug (N-803), both given directly into the bladder through a catheter. The goal is to …
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: ImmunityBio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New urine test may spare bladder cancer patients from overtreatment
Diagnosis OngoingThis study looks at whether a test that checks for a specific gene marker (SIX6) in urine or tissue can predict if bladder cancer will come back after surgery. Researchers will compare SIX6 levels in 177 patients who had low-risk bladder cancer to see if the test can tell who is …
Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Urine test may spare bladder cancer patients from frequent scopes
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing a urine test called BladMetrix to see if it can detect bladder cancer returning after surgery. 500 adults with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer will provide urine samples during routine follow-up visits over 2 years. The test's accuracy will be compared to…
Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Could a common drug keep bladder cancer away?
Prevention OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether a low-dose version of the drug rapamycin, called eRapa, can prevent bladder cancer from coming back in people who have already been treated for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. About 166 participants will take eRapa or a placebo daily for one …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Robert Svatek • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a TB vaccine stop bladder cancer from coming back?
Prevention OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether a therapeutic BCG vaccine, given directly into the bladder, can prevent non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer from returning after surgery. About 439 adults with intermediate- or high-risk cancer are participating. The study compares BCG to an active…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Anhui Zhifei Longcom Biologic Pharmacy Co., Ltd. • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Can a shorter bladder cancer treatment time cut side effects?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether reducing the time BCG stays in the bladder (dwell-time) can lessen severe side effects in people with high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. About 314 patients from Nordic countries will either get the standard dwell-time or a shorter one based …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Jørgen Bjerggaard Jensen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Major study aims to settle debate on best bladder cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study compares two common treatments for recurrent non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer: medical therapy (drugs placed in the bladder) and surgery (bladder removal). Researchers will track quality of life and patient experiences in 570 adults to see which approach works better…
Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Bladder cancer patients monitored years after experimental treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 6 patients who previously received an experimental treatment (N-803 plus BCG) for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. Researchers will collect long-term data on survival, cancer recurrence, and test results to see how well the treatment worked over time. No new…
Sponsor: ImmunityBio, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Bladder cancer survivors share how treatment changes their daily lives
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 204 people with bladder cancer to see how their quality of life changes after treatment like surgery or radiation. Participants fill out surveys about physical function, pain, fatigue, anxiety, and bladder, bowel, and sexual health. The goal is to understand ho…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Can quitting smoking after bladder cancer diagnosis prevent recurrence?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 600 people with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer to see how changes in smoking habits and body weight after diagnosis affect the chance of cancer coming back. Participants fill out questionnaires and provide saliva or urine samples over time. The goal is to l…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC