Hyperthermic saline instillation during bladder tumor removal
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether giving a warm saline solution directly into the bladder right after removing a small bladder tumor is safe and possible. It may help reduce the chance of the tumor coming back.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 89 years old.
- You have a small bladder tumor (3 cm or less) that the doctor can see and plans to remove with a scope (TURBT).
- You are generally healthy enough for this procedure (performance status 0-2).
- Your kidney function is adequate (GFR at least 30).
- You are not pregnant, not a prisoner, and do not have cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.
- You have not had a bladder cancer that is high-risk or carcinoma in situ (a flat, aggressive type) before.
- You do not have an active urinary tract infection, a weakened immune system, or are taking immunosuppressive drugs.
- You are not participating in another clinical trial for bladder cancer.
- Your bladder must be able to hold the treatment solution for at least 30 minutes without leaking or causing a hole during the removal procedure.
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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