Clinical Research Directory

Association Between Irrigation Fluid Absorption and Perioperative cfDNA Dynamics After TURBT

This prospective observational cohort study aims to evaluate the association between intraoperative irrigation fluid absorption and perioperative cell-free DNA (cfDNA) dynamics in patients undergoing transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT). Eligible patients with suspected or confirmed bladder cancer scheduled for TURBT will be enrolled. Intraoperative irrigation fluid absorption volume will be recorded, and peripheral blood samples will be collected before surgery and within 24 hours after surgery for cfDNA extraction and mutation analysis. The study will assess whether irrigation fluid absorption volume is associated with changes in cfDNA concentration, tumor-related mutation detection, and clinicopathological features, including tumor stage, grade, size, number, invasion depth, concomitant carcinoma in situ, operative time, resection depth, and intraoperative blood loss. Patients will also be followed for postoperative recurrence, progression, metastasis, and other adverse oncological outcomes. This study may provide preliminary evidence for understanding perioperative tumor-related molecular changes during TURBT and may help improve risk stratification, perioperative management, and postoperative follow-up strategies for patients with bladder cancer.

Multiplex Mutation Detection Using Mass Spectrometry in Bladder Cancer

Bladder cancer is a highly heterogeneous malignancy characterized by frequent genetic alterations that are closely associated with disease progression, recurrence risk, and treatment response. However, existing mutation detection approaches are often limited by high cost, complex workflows, or insufficient capacity for multiplex and low-frequency mutation analysis, which restricts their routine clinical application. The purpose of this study is to establish and clinically validate a multiplex mutation detection system for bladder cancer based on nucleic acid mass spectrometry. Using fresh tumor tissue and matched adjacent normal tissue samples collected from patients with bladder cancer, a targeted mutation panel comprising key functional mutations with demonstrated clinical relevance will be constructed. The matched normal tissues serve as germline references to enable accurate identification of somatic mutations. The analytical performance of the system, including sensitivity, specificity, and concordance with whole-genome sequencing, will be systematically evaluated. In addition, the clinical utility of the mutation panel in risk stratification and treatment decision support will be explored by comparing its predictive value with established clinical models and guideline-recommended tools. The ultimate goal is to develop a cost-effective, reproducible, and clinically applicable molecular testing strategy that can support precision diagnosis and individualized management of patients with bladder cancer.