Evaluating the accuracy of normal-looking bladder mucosa during cystoscopy for detecting hidden tumors
Can Narrow-band Imaging Detect CIS/Tumor in Normally Looking Bladder Mucosa on White Light Cystoscopy During Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor?
This study is testing if a special imaging technique can help find hidden bladder tumors that might be missed when doctors look at the bladder during a routine procedure.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Armed Forces Institute of Urology, Rawalpindi Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Rawalpindi, Punjab Province and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06729346 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to investigate whether the bladder mucosa that appears normal during white light cystoscopy is truly benign or if it may conceal carcinoma in situ (CIS) or bladder tumors. The study will involve patients undergoing transurethral resection of bladder tumors, focusing on the potential for narrow-band imaging (NBI) to identify hidden tumors that may be missed during standard procedures. By clarifying the reliability of visual assessments during cystoscopy, the study seeks to improve diagnostic accuracy in bladder cancer detection.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients aged 18 to 75 who have been diagnosed with a bladder tumor.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 18 to 75 or those without a bladder tumor will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the detection of bladder cancer, leading to earlier and more effective treatment for patients.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is observational, similar studies have indicated that advanced imaging techniques like NBI can improve tumor detection rates, suggesting potential success.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: any patient with bladder tumor \- Exclusion Criteria: * any patient whose age is less than 18 years any patient whose age is more than 75 years
Where this trial is running
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province and 1 other locations
- Armed Forces Institute of Urology — Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan (Recruiting)
- Armed Forces Institute of Urology — Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: azmat ullah, consultant urologist — armed forces institute of urology
- Study coordinator: azmat ullah, consultant urologist
- Email: azmatdawar254@gmail.com
- Phone: +923329354338
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.