Reducing discomfort during cystoscopy for bladder cancer patients
Official title: Effectiveness of Medical and Environmental Interventions to Reduce Cystoscopy Discomfort
Funded at Veterans Education/res/assn/north/ne · NIH-11365408 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests ways to lessen pain and anxiety for adults undergoing office cystoscopy for bladder cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Education/res/assn/north/ne NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (White River Junction, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $594,869 |
| NIH project number | 1R01CA303719-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11365408 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with bladder cancer undergoing office cystoscopy who speak English and can report their symptoms.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not experience discomfort or anxiety from cystoscopy may see little to no benefit.
What this research studies
Bladder cancer patients often need cystoscopy, which can be very uncomfortable and anxiety-provoking. The project compares approaches like lidocaine dwell time, listening to music, and watching the procedure on a screen to see which helps patients feel better during and after the procedure. It uses patient-reported outcomes to measure discomfort, anxiety, and satisfaction, with an adequately powered design to determine what works best. The findings could guide clinicians in choosing practical, evidence-based methods to improve the cystoscopy experience.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may experience less pain and anxiety during cystoscopy, making the procedure more tolerable.
How similar studies have gone: Previous reviews show some interventions help, but robust, head-to-head effectiveness trials are lacking.
Where this research is happening
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Veterans Education/res/assn/north/ne
White River Junction, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schroeck, Florian R — Veterans Education/res/assn/north/ne
- Study coordinator: Schroeck, Florian R
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.