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Physical Therapy for Bladder Cancer

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Recruiting
Led By Sasha Knowlton
Research Sponsored by UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
History of bladder cancer
Age ≥ 18 years at the time of bladder cancer diagnosis
Must not have
No history of bladder cancer or radical cystectomy
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 30 days after the date of cystectomy
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial evaluates whether physical therapy before bladder cancer surgery can reduce complications, improve recovery and reduce mortality.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 years old who have been diagnosed with bladder cancer and are scheduled to undergo a radical cystectomy. It's not open to those without a history of bladder cancer or who haven't had the surgery.
What is being tested?
The study tests if seeing a physical therapist before surgery, and getting a custom exercise program can reduce complications after bladder removal surgery. The study looks back at past cases and also follows current patients.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves physical therapy, potential side effects may include muscle soreness, fatigue, or discomfort during exercises. However, serious side effects are unlikely with proper supervision.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have had bladder cancer in the past.
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I was 18 or older when diagnosed with bladder cancer.
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I have undergone or will undergo a surgery to remove my bladder.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have never had bladder cancer or a major bladder surgery.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 30 days after the date of cystectomy
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 30 days after the date of cystectomy for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Thirty-day readmission rates
Secondary study objectives
Acute care length of stay
Mortality rates
Ninety-day readmission rates
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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: A personally tailored exerciseExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
A personally tailored exercise program will be offered to the participants after the Physical Therapy assessment, before the surgery.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterLead Sponsor
363 Previous Clinical Trials
91,933 Total Patients Enrolled
Sasha KnowltonPrincipal InvestigatorLineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

Media Library

A personally tailored exercise Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05978570 — N/A
Bladder Cancer Research Study Groups: A personally tailored exercise
Bladder Cancer Clinical Trial 2023: A personally tailored exercise Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05978570 — N/A
A personally tailored exercise 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05978570 — N/A
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