Robot takes aim at bladder tumors with precision
NCT ID NCT06940648
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a robotic-assisted surgery tool to remove bladder lesions. About 30 adults with small bladder tumors will undergo the procedure. The goal is to see if the robot helps remove the tumor in one piece with healthy tissue around it, which may improve diagnosis and reduce complications.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 30 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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22 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. The subject is 22 years or older. 2. The subject is eligible and fit for transurethral bladder lesion removal and/or biopsy and has an appropriate indication to go through this surgery. 3. The subject is willing and able to provide written informed consent and comply with the study protocol. 4. The subject can undergo general anesthesia per anesthesiologist assessment. 5. The subject's planned aggregated bladder lesion(s) excision specimens are smaller than 3 cm. Exclusion Criteria: 1. The subject has acute untreated urinary tract infection or urosepsis. 2. The subject has a documented nickel allergy or nickel sensitivity. 3. The subject is confirmed to be or suspected to be pregnant. 4. The subject is receiving anticoagulants and is unable or not willing to cease the medication for the investigational procedure. 5. The subject belongs to a vulnerable group (prisoner, etc.) 6. The subject has a urethral abnormality, implant, or previous surgery which would conflict with the procedure. 7. The subject has undergone a transurethral bladder resection procedure in the past 6 months. 8. The subject has a history of radiation treatment within the pelvis. 9. Bladder tumor base maximal dimension is greater than 3 cm. 10. Bladder tumor detected during intravesical therapy. 11. Previous histological diagnosis different than non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. 12. Presence or prior history of upper urinary tract malignancy. 13. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status greater than or equal to 3. 14. American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status classification of IV or above. 15. History of bleeding disorder, coagulation abnormality, or use of anticoagulants. 16. The presence of other active malignancy. 17. Life expectancy \<1 yr.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Prince of Wales Hospital, Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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