LCS103 Herbal Formula for Preventing NMIBC Recurrence
Official title: LCS103 Herbal Formula for Secondary Prevention of Non-Muscle Invasive Urothelial Carcinoma of the Bladder - Phase IIA Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by LifeBiotic Medical Research Ltd. · NCT07728474 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether the LCS103 herbal formula added to standard care can help prevent bladder cancer recurrence in adults with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | LifeBiotic Medical Research Ltd. Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 1 site (Haifa) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 2026 |
| Main results expected | July 2028 |
| Study ends | December 2028 |
| Registry record updated | July 29, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07728474 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults (≥18) with histologically confirmed non-muscle invasive urothelial carcinoma of the bladder that has been completely resected by TURBT within the last 3 months.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients not experiencing any reduction in recurrence risk or who cannot tolerate SOC therapies may not derive benefit from adding LCS103.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This phase IIa, single-site, randomized, open-label trial will enroll 60 adults with non-muscle invasive urothelial carcinoma of the bladder who recently had TURBT. Participants are randomized 1:1 to receive LCS103 plus standard care (SOC) or SOC alone for one year. The LCS103 group takes three tablets twice daily and follows risk-stratified SOC monitoring, with procedures such as cystoscopy and intravesical therapies (BCG) as indicated by risk level. After one year, LCS103 is stopped, and all participants continue SOC monitoring as needed. The study aims to assess safety and see if adding LCS103 can reduce recurrence or progression compared with SOC alone.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may experience lower recurrence of bladder cancer and a simpler adjunctive treatment option alongside standard care.
How similar studies have gone: Evidence for similar herbal formulations in NMIBC is limited; this approach is exploratory for secondary prevention.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women aged ≥ 18 years. * Non-muscle invasive urothelial carcinoma, histologically confirmed by TURBT procedure within 3 months before enrollment. * Complete resection of bladder tumor in recent TURBT. Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to provide informed consent. * Inability to swallow tablets (esophageal stricture, feeding through gastrostomy). * Ineligibility for SOC therapy such as BCG instillations (where appropriate). * Upper tract urothelial carcinoma within the past 2 years. * Any malignancy other than NMIBC, active or systemically treated within the past 2 years (not including localized cutaneous basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma). * Estimated life expectancy \< 5 years. * Pregnant women, and women planning future pregnancy or wishing to preserve fertility. * Investigator evaluation of a physical or mental condition limiting a patient's ability to participate in the study.
Where it's running
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Rambam Health Care Campus, Urology Department
Haifa, Israel Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Etan Eigner, MD — Rambam Health Care Campus
- Study coordinator: Yair Maimon, Dr.
- Email: yair@tcm.org.il
- Phone: +972-3-5043030
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.