Registry of recovery outcomes after bladder cancer surgery

Measuring Surgical Recovery After Radical Cystectomy

Observational M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · NCT03193970

This study is creating a registry to track how patients recover after bladder cancer surgery to see how well different treatments work.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment2000 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center Academic / other
Locations11 sites (San Francisco, California and 10 other locations)
Trial IDNCT03193970 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to create a registry that tracks post-surgical outcomes for patients undergoing radical cystectomy for bladder cancer at MD Anderson Cancer Center and its collaborating institutions. It focuses on collecting detailed baseline data on patient-reported and clinician-reported outcomes, as well as various presenting conditions. The information gathered will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of future quality improvement interventions in enhancing patient outcomes.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients diagnosed with bladder cancer who are scheduled to undergo radical cystectomy.

Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing radical cystectomy or those with other unrelated conditions may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could lead to improved recovery protocols and better overall outcomes for bladder cancer patients post-surgery.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have successfully established similar registries to improve surgical outcomes, indicating that this approach has been effective in the past.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1\. Bladder cancer patients undergoing radical cystectomy at the MD Anderson Cancer Center and the collaborating centers.

Exclusion Criteria:

N/A

Where this trial is running

San Francisco, California and 10 other locations

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.
Conditions Bladder CancerRegistryPost-surgical outcomesRadical cystectomyMD Anderson Symptom inventoryMDASI
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.