Surgery techniques study for bladder cancer
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are 21 years or older.
- You are scheduled to have your bladder removed (radical cystectomy) for bladder cancer.
- You are having surgery with one of the participating surgeons.
- If you are in the alvimopan part of the study, you must not be on long-term opioid pain medication.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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