Tiny DNA fragments in blood may predict bladder cancer treatment success
NCT ID NCT05630131
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether measuring bits of tumor DNA in blood and urine (called ctDNA) is possible in people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer receiving a combination of surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. The goal was to see if this approach could help monitor how well the treatment is working. Only one person took part, so the results are very early and mainly show that collecting and testing these samples is feasible.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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1 person
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2023
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
University of North Carolina Patients
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Written informed consent was obtained to participate in the study and HIPAA authorization for the release of personal health information. 2. A diagnosis of Muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer with a plan to treat it with surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy 3. Subjects are willing and able to comply with study procedures based on the judgment of the investigator. Exclusion Criteria: All subjects must not meet any of the following exclusion criteria prior to enrollment to participate in this study: 1. Any serious medical or psychiatric disorder that would interfere with the subject's ability to give informed consent. 2. Incarcerated individuals.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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North Carolina Cancer Hospital (UNC)
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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