Creating a registry to analyze the microbiome in patients with urologic cancers

Development of Urologic Registry for Personalized Medicine in Patients With Urologic Malignant Diseases by Analyzing Microbiome

Yonsei University · NCT04625556

This study is trying to create a database to see how the bacteria in our bodies might affect the diagnosis and treatment of urologic cancers like prostate and bladder cancer in Korean patients.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment3000 (estimated)
Ages20 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorYonsei University (other)
Locations1 site (Seoul)
Trial IDNCT04625556 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to develop a comprehensive registry focused on the microbiome's role in urological malignancies, including prostate, renal cell, bladder, and ureter cancers, within the Korean population. By analyzing microbiome samples from tissue, plasma, stool, and urine, the study seeks to enhance diagnosis, monitor disease progression, and evaluate therapeutic responses. The research will also build a large database to better understand the microbiome's impact on these cancers, addressing a significant gap in current knowledge.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients diagnosed with urological malignancies who have undergone surgery at Severance Hospital between October 2020 and October 2030.

Not a fit: Patients who do not agree to participate in the study or those who are considered vulnerable and unable to provide informed consent may not benefit.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved diagnostic and monitoring tools for patients with urological malignancies.

How similar studies have performed: While there have been limited studies on the microbiome's role in urological malignancies, this approach is relatively novel and underexplored.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients diagnosed as urological malignancies (prostate cancer, renal cell cancer, bladder cancer, and ureter cancer)
* Patients who have undergone surgeries due to urological malignancies in Severance Hospital, Sinchon from 2020.10 and 2030.10
* Those who agree to give permission to use their human source information
* Those who agree with this study

Exclusion Criteria:

* Those who do not agree with this study
* Vulnerable participants who are likely to be vulnerable to coercion or undue influence or lack decision-making

Where this trial is running

Seoul

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.

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Conditions: Urological Malignancies, Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Ureter Cancer

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.