Comparing treatments for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer

COMparative Prospective Assessment Through Clinically Integrated Randomized Trials Evaluating Intravesical Treatments: The COMPARE IT Trial

Phase 3 Interventional Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · NCT06929286

This study is testing a new treatment called nadofaragene firadenovec against standard options for adults with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer who haven’t had success with previous treatments.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment125 (estimated)
Ages21 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Academic / other
Drugs / interventionspembrolizumab
Locations9 sites (Baltimore, Maryland and 8 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06929286 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of nadofaragene firadenovec against standard treatments for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), including gemcitabine, docetaxel, and BCG. Participants will be adults with high-grade NMIBC who have previously undergone BCG treatment and are deemed to have treatment failure. The study will evaluate the outcomes of these FDA-approved therapies to determine which provides better results for patients.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 21 and older with high-grade NMIBC who have experienced treatment failure with BCG.

Not a fit: Patients opting for radical cystectomy or currently enrolled in a clinical trial of an experimental therapy for NMIBC may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more effective treatment options for patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with similar approaches, but this specific comparison is novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* 21 years of age or older
* Being treated for high-grade NMIBC (Tis, Ta, or T1) with one of the participating treating urologists
* One or more prior induction course of BCG at any point in time and judgment by the treating urologist that BCG has failed

  °Any amount of maintenance BCG is allowed
* In the previous 12 months, receipt of at least one instillation of any intravesical agent (induction or maintenance) or one administration of systemic therapy for NMIBC treatment

  °An intravesical agent can include BCG or any other NMIBC treatment
* In the opinion of the treating urologist, there is no contraindication to treatment with nadofaragene firadenovec (i.e. hypersensitivity to IFNa, severe immunosuppression) and there is uncertainty over whether nadofaragene is better than "best usual care"

Exclusion Criteria:

* Opting for treatment with radical cystectomy
* Currently enrolled in a clinical trial of an experimental therapy for NMIBC
* Prior exposure to nadofaragene firadenovec

Where this trial is running

Baltimore, Maryland and 8 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.