Understanding decision-making for urinary diversion in bladder cancer patients

Decision Making for Urinary Diversion in Patients With Bladder Cancer

Observational University of Colorado, Denver · NCT05111639

This study is trying to understand how bladder cancer patients and their doctors make decisions about urinary diversion so they can create a helpful guide for those facing this choice.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment300 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 89 Years
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of Colorado, Denver Academic / other
Locations1 site (Aurora, Colorado)
Trial IDNCT05111639 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to improve understanding of treatment decisions regarding urinary diversion in bladder cancer patients by conducting in-depth interviews with patients and healthcare providers. The research team will use qualitative methods to gather personal thoughts, emotions, and experiences related to decision-making. The insights gained will help develop a patient decision aid to support individuals facing these choices. Additionally, the study will assess the determinants of decisions made by patients and urologists to identify support needs.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients undergoing or who have undergone urinary diversion specifically for bladder cancer and are under 90 years old.

Not a fit: Patients undergoing urinary diversion for reasons other than bladder cancer or those over 90 years old may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance patient decision-making and improve the quality of care for bladder cancer patients considering urinary diversion.

How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies focusing on decision-making in cancer care, this specific approach to urinary diversion decision-making is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Any patient undergoing or who has undergone urinary diversion for bladder cancer
* \<90 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

* Any patient undergoing or undergone urinary diversion for other reason than bladder cancer
* aged \>90 years old

Where this trial is running

Aurora, Colorado

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 Cancer
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.