Clinical trials
Cystectomy clinical trials
Below are recruiting cystectomy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 53 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07740759Enrolling by invitation
Educational videos for pre-surgery anxiety
This trial tests whether watching educational videos before your laparoscopic surgery helps reduce anxiety. It may help you feel more prepared and calm before your procedure.
Farmington, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07693959RecruitingPhase 3
RC48 plus gemcitabine before bladder cancer surgery
This trial tests a combination of an antibody-drug conjugate (RC48) plus chemotherapy (gemcitabine) given before bladder removal surgery. It is for people with HER2-positive bladder cancer that has grown into the muscle layer.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–75 - NCT07579195RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Consolidation therapy after EV + pembro in bladder cancer
This trial tests whether adding radiation therapy or bladder-removal surgery (consolidation) after EV + pembrolizumab helps control muscle-invasive bladder cancer that has spread. It is for people whose cancer responded to the initial drug combination.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT05790850Recruiting
Mindfulness and exercise plan before bladder surgery
This study tests whether a structured mindfulness and high-intensity exercise program before radical bladder surgery can help patients improve health and recovery. You may be asked to use monitoring devices and complete questionnaires during the study.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18–90 - NCT07537127Recruiting
Lidocaine to reduce shoulder pain after single-port surgery
This trial tests whether lidocaine (a numbing medication) injected during a minimally invasive single-port abdominal surgery can reduce shoulder pain after the procedure. Shoulder pain is a common side effect of this type of surgery, and the study aims to find a simple way to prevent it.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT07468851RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of HS-10566 for high-risk bladder cancer that hasn't spread into muscle
This study tests a new treatment called HS-10566 for people with a type of bladder cancer that has not reached the muscle layer and is considered high-risk, where the usual treatments have not worked or were not an option. It aims to control the cancer and avoid the need for removing the bladder.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT05761275Recruiting
Sexual quality of life after minimally invasive benign surgery
This study looks at how minimally invasive “vNOTES” surgery affects women’s sexual quality of life after a non-cancer (benign) gynecologic procedure. You might be eligible if you recently had this type of surgery and meet specific health, infection, and language requirements.
GenevaAges 18–70 - NCT07234968Recruiting
Stent vs no stent after bladder removal surgery
This study looks at whether leaving a small tube (ureteral stent) in place after bladder removal helps recovery. It compares people who get a stent to those who don't, focusing on problems like leaks or infections after surgery.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–85 - NCT07180121Enrolling by invitation
Information and support needs after bladder cancer surgery
This study looks at the information and support needs of people who have had bladder cancer and undergone a cystectomy. It aims to see how these needs change over time and to improve supportive care after surgery.
LinköpingAges 18–100 - NCT07119060Recruiting
Saving ovary tissue during endometrioma surgery
This study tests a surgical technique to remove ovarian cysts caused by endometriosis while preserving as much healthy ovary as possible. It is designed for women who want to preserve their fertility and plan to conceive after surgery.
BordeauxAges 18–43 - NCT07091565Enrolling by invitation
Sexual recovery after bladder removal for women
This study explores how bladder cancer and bladder removal surgery affect your sex life and sexual recovery. By sharing your experience in a private interview, you can help doctors and nurses better support other women undergoing similar treatments.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT07065214Recruiting
Argon plasma vs. standard surgery for ovarian endometrioma
This study compares two ways to treat ovarian endometriomas during surgery: the standard method (removing the cyst) versus a newer technique using argon plasma (a gas that burns away tissue without cutting). The goal is to see which approach works better and helps preserve your ovaries.
Tübingen, GermanyAges 18–40 - NCT07067749RecruitingPhase 3
MRI-guided treatment for muscle invasive bladder cancer
This trial uses advanced MRI scanning to guide treatment decisions for muscle invasive bladder cancer. It aims to improve outcomes by personalizing therapy based on detailed imaging.
Rome, RMAges 18 years+ - NCT07048457RecruitingPhase 2
Surgery after drug therapy for advanced bladder cancer that has spread to a few spots
This study tests whether adding surgery to remove the original bladder tumor and any remaining cancer spots can help people with advanced bladder cancer that has spread to only a few areas. It is for people who have already started a specific type of chemotherapy and whose cancer has not grown.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 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 - NCT06996561RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
How your genes affect pain relief after surgery
This study looks at how your genes might affect pain relief from a medication called nalbuphine after abdominal or pelvic surgery. It aims to personalize pain management based on your genetic makeup.
Karachi, SindhAges 18–70 - NCT06891209Recruiting
Life after partial bladder removal
This study looks at how people's quality of life and bladder function are affected after surgery to remove part of the bladder (partial cystectomy). It compares these results to people who had their entire bladder removed. The goal is to understand if sparing part of the bladder leads to better outcomes.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06806059Recruiting
Exercise before bladder removal surgery study
This study looks at whether being active before bladder cancer surgery helps you recover with fewer problems. It tests how physical activity before surgery affects your health afterwards.
Munich, BavariaAges 18 years+ - NCT06703476RecruitingPhase 3
Surgery techniques study for bladder cancer
This trial compares two different surgical approaches during bladder removal surgery: using a stent or not, and using a drug called alvimopan or not. Alvimopan helps the bowels work normally after surgery.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 21 years+ - NCT06689176Recruiting
Chlorhexidine wash during bladder removal surgery
This trial tests a special antibacterial wash (chlorhexidine) applied to a piece of intestine used to create a new way for urine to leave the body after bladder removal. It aims to reduce infections and improve recovery.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06396533Recruiting
Improving cancer staging before bladder removal surgery
This trial tests if adding a special CT scan before bladder removal helps find muscle-invasive bladder cancer earlier. It includes people with different stages of bladder cancer who are planning to have their bladder removed.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 18 years+ - NCT06091124RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo before surgery for neuroendocrine bladder cancer
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (adebrelimab) with two chemotherapy drugs (etoposide and cisplatin) given before surgery for a rare, aggressive type of bladder cancer called neuroendocrine carcinoma. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT05726786RecruitingPhase 3
Immunonutrition before bladder removal surgery
This study tests whether a special nutrition drink given before open bladder surgery can reduce complications and improve the body’s immune response after surgery. It’s for adults having bladder removal and is compared against standard care.
Lausanne, Canton of VaudAges 18 years+ - NCT05715684Recruiting
Pre-surgery preparation program for people having bladder removal
This study tests a patient-centered coaching and preparation program before bladder surgery (cystectomy) to help you get ready for surgery and recovery. It may be especially helpful for people having urinary diversion using an ileal conduit or ileal neobladder.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–85
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cystectomy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 53 recruiting cystectomy 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 cystectomy 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 cystectomy 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.
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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.