Clinical trial Recruiting at 21 sites Observational Ages 18 and up

Registry for Blue Light Cystoscopy with Cysview in bladder cancer

Official title: Blue Light Cystoscopy With Cysview® Registry

Run by Photocure · NCT02660645 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study collects information on how well Blue Light Cystoscopy with Cysview works for finding bladder cancer compared to regular light methods in patients with suspected or known non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment4400 (estimated)
SponsorPhotocure
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations23 sites (Birmingham, Alabama and 22 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 2014
Main results expectedDecember 2028
Study endsDecember 2028
Registry record updatedDecember 18, 2025
Trial IDNCT02660645 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults over 18 years old with suspected or known non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.

Probably not a fit

Patients with porphyria, gross hematuria, or known hypersensitivity to hexaminolevulinate or aminolevulinate derivatives may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This registry collects data on the use of Blue Light Cystoscopy with Cysview in patients with known or suspected non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. It aims to evaluate the incremental detection rates of this technique compared to conventional white light cystoscopy across various patient populations. The study will also investigate how specific tumor characteristics and cytology results influence detection rates and performance metrics. By gathering this information, the registry seeks to enhance understanding of the effectiveness of Blue Light Cystoscopy in clinical practice.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved detection rates of bladder cancer, potentially reducing recurrence and progression in patients.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with similar approaches, indicating the potential effectiveness of Blue Light Cystoscopy.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult \>18 years old
* Suspected or known non-muscle invasive bladder cancer on the basis of a prior cystoscopy

Exclusion Criteria:

* Porphyria
* Gross hematuria
* Known hypersensitivity to hexaminolevulinate or aminolevulinate derivatives

Where it's running

  • The University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Birmingham, Alabama, United States
    Recruiting
  • Mayo Clinic
    Phoenix, Arizona, United States
    Recruiting
  • USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
    Los Angeles, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of California Los Angeles
    Los Angeles, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • VA Palo Alto Health Care System
    Palo Alto, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of California, San Francisco
    San Francisco, California, United States
    Recruiting
Show 17 more locations
  • Sibley Memorial Hospital
    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
    Recruiting
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Atlanta, Georgia, United States
    Recruiting
  • Northwestern University
    Chicago, Illinois, United States
    Recruiting
  • Northshore University Health System
    Evanston, Illinois, United States
    Recruiting
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Kansas Medical Center
    Kansas City, Kansas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Johns Hopkins Medicine
    Baltimore, Maryland, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Minnesota
    Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
    Recruiting
  • NYU Langone's Perlmutter Cancer Center
    New York, New York, United States
    Recruiting
  • Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
    Columbus, Ohio, United States
    Recruiting
  • Ohio State University
    Columbus, Ohio, United States
    Recruiting
  • Lexington Medical Center
    West Columbia, South Carolina, United States
    Recruiting
  • UT Southwestern
    Dallas, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
    Houston, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Washington Medicine
    Seattle, Washington, United States
    Recruiting
  • Stony Brook Urology
    Stony Brook, New York, United States
    Suspended
  • Charleston Area Medical Center
    Charleston, West Virginia, United States
    Terminated

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.