Using a new imaging probe to identify non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer

Trop2-targeting the Second Near-Infrared Fluorescence(NIR-II ) Molecular Probe for Guided Identification of Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer

Observational Yunnan Cancer Hospital · NCT06972771

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 typeObservational
Enrollment30 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
SponsorYunnan Cancer Hospital Academic / other
Locations1 site (Kunming, Yunnan)
Trial IDNCT06972771 on ClinicalTrials.gov

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.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-80 with suspected non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer who are good surgical candidates.

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.

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 performed: 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.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult patients between 18-80 years of age
* Patients with suspected non-muscle-invasive 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 this trial is running

Kunming, Yunnan

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 Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder CancerTrop2NIR-II
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.