Tiny camera could replace surgery for bladder cancer checks
NCT ID NCT07630155
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests if a very thin, single-use camera can be used in a doctor's office to look for cancer in the upper urinary tract, instead of doing it in an operating room under general anesthesia. Ten adults with known or suspected upper tract urothelial carcinoma will undergo the procedure. The goal is to see if it can be done successfully with less discomfort and fewer delays.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 10 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Aug 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Provision of signed and dated informed consent form * Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study * Male or female, aged ≥ 18 year. Both sexes are included to reflect the patient population with upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) already being followed at the University of Michigan and allow exploration of potential differences in tolerability of awake ureteroscopy based on sex * History of endoscopically managed UTUC at any time, or a suspected diagnosis of UTUC based on pre-procedure imaging, and is already planned for office-based ureteroscopic assessment * Ability and willingness to complete and adhere to survey questions and responses throughout study duration Exclusion Criteria: * Known ureteral strictures * Active urinary tract infection * Need for general anesthesia due to patient or procedural factors * History of inability to tolerate ureteroscopy under local anesthetic * Anticipated need for laser ablation during the surveillance procedure * Pregnancy
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
RECRUITINGAnn Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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