Using MRI to assess bladder tumors before surgery
Clinical Study on the Diagnostic and Predictive Value of MRI Multifunctional Imaging in Bladder Tumors
This study is testing if MRI scans can give clear pictures of bladder tumors in patients before they have surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 178 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Guangzhou, Guang Dong) |
| Trial ID | NCT06033040 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study involves 178 patients diagnosed with bladder neoplastic lesions who are scheduled for surgical intervention. Participants will undergo pelvic MRI using a Siemens VIDA 3T MR scanner to obtain high-quality images of their tumors. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of MRI in providing detailed imaging of bladder tumors within a specific timeframe following surgical resection. Data collected will be statistically analyzed to assess the imaging outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients with pathologically confirmed bladder cancer who are scheduled for radical or partial cystectomy or TURBT within two weeks of imaging.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of chemotherapy or radiotherapy, or those who do not undergo surgical resection, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the accuracy of bladder tumor assessments, leading to improved surgical planning and patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results using MRI for tumor imaging, indicating that this approach is supported by existing research.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Clinical diagnosis of bladder neoplasm 2. Must undergo radical or partial cystectomy or TURBT surgery within 2 weeks between surgical resection and imaging Exclusion Criteria: 1. A history of pelvic radiotherapy or chemotherapy; 2. Lack of pathological findings or no surgery; 3. The interval between surgical resection and imaging examination \> 2 weeks; 4. Poor image quality due to poor coordination or motion artifacts; 5. MRI scan contraindications
Where this trial is running
Guangzhou, Guang Dong
- Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University — Guangzhou, Guang Dong, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Yuan Luo, master
- Email: luoy289@mail2.sysu.edu.cn
- Phone: 8618816791193
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.