Clinical trial Recruiting at 6 sites Phase 4 Interventional Ages 50 to 90

Effects of Remimazolam on outcomes after bladder cancer surgery

Official title: Impact of Remimazolam Tosilate for General Anesthesia on Prognosis After Bladder Cancer Surgery: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Run by Peking University First Hospital · NCT04532606 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether a new anesthesia called remimazolam can improve recovery and reduce complications for patients having surgery for bladder cancer compared to traditional anesthetics.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase 4
Study typeInterventional
Ages50 Years to 90 Years
SexAll
Enrollment1128 (estimated)
SponsorPeking University First Hospital
Academic / other
Locations6 sites (Beijing, Beijing Municipality and 5 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 5, 2021
Main results expectedOctober 2025
Study endsOctober 2026
Registry record updatedJuly 30, 2025
Trial IDNCT04532606 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are patients aged 50 to 90 years with a diagnosis of non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer scheduled for surgery.

Probably not a fit

Patients who may not benefit include those with critical illnesses, severe hepatic or renal dysfunction, or those undergoing emergency surgery.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the impact of remimazolam, a new benzodiazepine, on postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing transurethral resection of bladder tumors for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. The research focuses on how remimazolam affects the incidence of emergence delirium and recurrence-free survival compared to traditional anesthetics like propofol. By examining these outcomes, the study aims to provide insights into the potential benefits of using remimazolam in surgical settings for bladder cancer patients.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved postoperative recovery and reduced cancer recurrence rates for bladder cancer patients.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown varying effects of benzodiazepines on cancer outcomes, but the specific use of remimazolam in this context is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age ≥50 years and \<90 years;
2. Preoperative diagnosis is non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer(Ta-T1);
3. Scheduled to undergo transurethral resection of bladder tumor;
4. Agree to participate, and provide written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Refuse to participate;
2. Emergent surgery;
3. Combined with other malignant tumors;
4. Use of benzodiazepines for 1 week within the last month before surgery;
5. Preoperative history of schizophrenia, epilepsy, parkinsonism or myasthenia gravis;
6. Inability to communicate in the preoperative period due to coma, profound dementia, language barrier, or end-stage disease;
7. Critical illness (preoperative American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status classification ≥IV), severe hepatic dysfunction (Child-Pugh class C), or severe renal dysfunction (undergoing dialysis before surgery);
8. The purpose of surgery is to make a diagnosis or preoperative judgement is that tumor cannot be completely removed.

Where it's running

  • Beijing Tsinghua Chang Gung Hospital
    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
    Recruiting
  • The Sixth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital
    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
    Recruiting
  • Peking University First Hospital
    Beijin, Bejing, China
    Recruiting
  • Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital
    Guiyang, Guizhou, China
    Recruiting
  • Jiangsu Provincial People's Hospital
    Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
    Recruiting
  • Shanghai 10th People's Hospital
    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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