Clinical trials
Bladder Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting bladder cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 374 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT03844256RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Bladder-sparing chemo-radiation plus immunotherapy for bladder cancer
This study tests whether adding immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab alone or nivolumab plus ipilimumab) to standard chemo-radiation can control muscle-invasive bladder cancer while helping people keep their bladder. It aims to find a safer, effective curative treatment for people who want to avoid bladder removal (cystectomy).
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT04106115RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Durvalumab vaccine trial for high-risk bladder cancer after BCG
This early-phase trial tests durvalumab given with an experimental bladder cancer vaccine to help stop or slow high-risk bladder cancer that did not respond to or cannot be treated with BCG. It also evaluates safety and how well the treatment works in this setting.
CambridgeAges 18 years+ - NCT04503577Recruiting
Bladder cancer registry study for adults
This study follows people with bladder cancer (except the very earliest Ta stage) to better understand the disease and improve care. You may be asked for basic health information and consent, and joining does not prevent you from joining other studies.
's-HertogenboschAges 18 years+ - NCT04532606RecruitingPhase 4
Remimazolam to improve outcomes after bladder tumor surgery
This trial tests whether the anesthesia medicine remimazolam can improve recovery and longer-term outcomes after surgery for early-stage bladder cancer. If you are having a bladder tumor procedure through the urethra, this study may help doctors understand whether this anesthesia choice matters for prognosis.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 50–90 - NCT04916990Recruiting
Care program for rural adults with several lung and head cancers
This study looks at how to improve care for adults with certain cancers who live in rural areas and may face access problems. It mainly focuses on people receiving cancer treatment at specific Colorado-area hospitals, and who are uninsured or underinsured.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–99 - NCT05037279RecruitingPhase 3
Testing BCG treatment for bladder cancer after full tumor removal
This trial studies a BCG-based bladder instillation in people with newly diagnosed, intermediate- or high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer who have had their tumor fully removed. The goal is to see whether this treatment is safer and works better to lower the chance of the cancer coming back.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05067101Recruiting
Compare two bladder cancer surgeries in men
This trial compares two types of bladder surgery to see which works better for certain men with bladder cancer. It may help you and your doctors choose the safest option that controls the cancer while preserving quality of life.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 20 years+ - NCT05072600RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab after complete bladder cancer treatment response
This trial studies pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) in people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer who had a combined “trimodality” treatment and then achieved a complete response. The goal is to help control the cancer after the initial treatment is finished.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05102110Recruiting
Check rectal mucus in people with throat or lung cancers
This study looks at a substance called rectal mucus during an exam to learn about changes in people with cancers of the throat/airways (aero-digestive tract). It’s a feasibility study, meaning it mainly tests whether this approach is safe and practical.
ExeterAges 18–99 - NCT05312671RecruitingPhase 2
Atezolizumab plus chemo for small cell bladder cancer
This trial studies whether a drug called atezolizumab combined with chemotherapy (etoposide and a platinum drug) can shrink or control small cell bladder cancer. It may help by boosting the immune system against the cancer while the chemotherapy treats fast-growing cancer cells.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05337189Recruiting
Urine DNA test study for possible bladder cancer
This trial looks at how a urine DNA test may help find bladder cancer (or clues that it might be present), especially in people with symptoms or higher risk. You may be asked to provide urine and also complete standard tests like imaging, a cystoscopy, or pathology checks.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT05366881Recruiting
Blood test study to spot early cancer signal and cancer leftovers
This observational study checks whether a blood test (a “cfDNA” test) can detect early signs of cancer or small amounts of cancer left after treatment. It may help doctors use a simple blood sample to improve cancer detection and follow-up.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 40 years+ - NCT05562791RecruitingPhase 1
Testing PSMA PET/CT scans for metastatic bladder or skin cancer
This Phase 1 study tests how well a PSMA PET/CT scan can find cancer spots in people with metastatic bladder cancer (urothelial cancer) or metastatic melanoma. It may help doctors better see where cancer is and guide next steps.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT05756569RecruitingPhase 2
Enfortumab plus pembrolizumab for advanced bladder cancer variants
This trial studies enfortumab vedotin plus pembrolizumab (immunotherapy) for people with advanced bladder cancer that has a “variant” or non-urothelial subtype. It aims to shrink tumors and improve outcomes when standard options have not worked or are no longer enough.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05779631Recruiting
MRI test to better stage suspected bladder cancer
This study uses a special MRI scan (mpMRI) to figure out how far suspected muscle-invasive bladder cancer has spread, using a new local staging approach. If the results are accurate, it may help doctors plan the most appropriate curative treatment sooner.
's-HertogenboschAges 18 years+ - NCT05878964Recruiting
Study of skin health and quality of life during cancer treatment
This trial looks at how cancer treatments (anti–PD-1/PD-L1/CTLA-4 medicines or CDK inhibitors) affect your skin and overall quality of life. You may fill out questionnaires during the study to help researchers understand changes over time.
RomaAges 18 years+ - NCT05982561Recruiting
Testing a urine test for bladder cancer recurrence
This trial tests a new urine test (BCDx) to see if it can catch bladder cancer coming back in people with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) who are already having regular check-ups. You would give a urine sample before your routine cystoscopy, and the results may help doctors monitor your cancer more easily.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT06092450Recruiting
Using AI scans to predict bladder cancer treatment results
This trial uses an artificial intelligence model to analyze CT scans taken before bladder removal surgery. The goal is to see if the AI can predict outcomes for patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT06116019Recruiting
Online adaptive radiotherapy for cancer patients
This trial tests a new radiation therapy machine that adjusts the radiation plan in real-time based on changes in your body. It may help make treatment more precise and reduce side effects.
BerlinAges 18 years+ - NCT06138561Recruiting
Bladder cancer treatment study for older adults
This study looks at how well different treatments work for older adults with bladder cancer that has spread and who cannot take cisplatin. It also checks if geriatric assessments help guide care.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 65 years+ - NCT06167356Recruiting
Bladder cancer relapse and quality of life study after TURBT
This study tracks patients with early-stage bladder cancer after surgery (TURBT) to see how often the cancer returns and how it affects your daily life.
Milan, MIAges 18 years+ - NCT06170177Recruiting
Life after bladder removal surgery study
This study looks at how people feel and their health after having their bladder removed. It aims to understand quality of life after this surgery.
Milan, MIAges 18 years+ - NCT06173349RecruitingPhase 1
New bladder therapy for BCG-resistant bladder cancer
This trial tests a new treatment for bladder cancer that does not respond to standard BCG therapy. The treatment uses tiny particles (micelles) that deliver a chemotherapy drug directly into the bladder, aiming to destroy cancer cells without needing surgery.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06263153RecruitingPhase 2
Futibatinib and durvalumab before bladder cancer surgery
This trial tests two drugs (futibatinib and durvalumab) given before bladder removal surgery for people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer who cannot take standard cisplatin chemotherapy. The goal is to see if the combination shrinks the tumor and improves outcomes.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for bladder cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 374 recruiting bladder cancer studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a bladder cancer trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a bladder cancer trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.