Using a new imaging probe to identify non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer
Official title: Trop2-targeting the Second Near-Infrared Fluorescence(NIR-II ) Molecular Probe for Guided Identification of Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer
Run by Yunnan Cancer Hospital · NCT06972771 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new imaging tool to see if it can help doctors better identify non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer during surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Yunnan Cancer Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kunming, Yunnan) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 17, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | January 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 2, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06972771 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-80 with suspected non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer who are good surgical candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are unable to participate in the consent process or have serious contraindications to surgery 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 observational study focuses on patients with suspected non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) who are scheduled for surgical intervention. After surgery, excised tissues will be treated with a Trop2-targeting near-infrared (NIR-II) molecular probe to enhance visualization of cancerous tissues. The study aims to correlate the fluorescence imaging results with pathological diagnoses to improve detection and management of NMIBC. The methodology includes specific incubation procedures and advanced imaging techniques to capture detailed information about the tumors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more accurate identification of bladder cancer, potentially reducing recurrence rates and improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of NIR imaging in cancer detection is gaining interest, this specific approach targeting Trop2 in NMIBC is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients between 18-80 years of age * Patients with suspected bladder cancer scheduled to undergo surgical intervention. * Good operative candidate * Subject capable of giving informed consent and participating in the process of consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients unable to participate in the consent process * Patients had contraindications to surgery, such as serious cardiopulmonary disease, coagulation dysfunction, etc * Other conditions that the researcher considers inappropriate to participate in the study
Where it's running
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Yunnan Cancer Hospital
Kunming, Yunnan, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Shengjie Lin, Doctor of Medicine
- Email: linshengjie1128@163.com
- Phone: 86+18359010705
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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.