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NEO-BLAST: Neoadjuvant Therapy for Bladder Cancer Followed by Active Surveillance vs Treatment
Sponsor: Peter Black
Summary
Invasive bladder cancer is managed with neoadjuvant therapy followed by bladder removal (cystectomy). Research shows that approximately 40% of patient will have no remaining cancer left in their bladder after completion of the initial systemic treatment, and perhaps could have avoided the surgery. However, currently physicians lack the ability to identify these patients. The investigators believe that by using advanced imaging (MRI), bladder biopsies and novel biomarkers that detect tumor DNA in blood, they can better identify participants without any remaining cancer after chemotherapy. This will make active surveillance of these participants safer. In this study, participants without evidence of residual cancer will be randomized to active surveillance vs conventional bladder treatment (bladder removal, or chemo-radiation of the bladder). This study will be a pilot randomized control trial (RCT), and if successful, it will transition to a larger phase 3 RCT.
Official title: Active Surveillance Versus Definitive Local Therapy for Patients Showing Clinical Complete Response Following Neoadjuvant Therapy for Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
19 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
688
Start Date
2025-07-28
Completion Date
2030-12-31
Last Updated
2025-07-30
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Active Surveillance
Participant found to have a cCR will be randomized to either standard of care or investigational active surveillance.
Control arm - Definitive bladder treatment
Standard of care, consisting of radical cystectomy or chemo-radiation of the bladder
Locations (1)
Vancouver Prostate Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada