3 Tesla MRI for Bladder Cancer

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byMichael V. Knopp, MD, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of Cincinnati

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

RATIONALE: New diagnostic procedures, such as 3 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), may help find bladder cancer and learn the extent of disease. PURPOSE: This clinical trial is studying how well 3 Tesla MRI works in finding cancer in patients with bladder cancer.

Research Team

Michael V. Knopp, MD, PhD

Principal Investigator

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for individuals with confirmed bladder cancer who are scheduled for surgery to remove the bladder and lymph nodes. Participants must be able to consent and have no issues that would prevent them from undergoing an MRI, such as allergies to contrast agents or severe kidney problems.

Inclusion Criteria

Able and willing to give valid written informed consent

I am scheduled for surgery to remove my bladder and nearby lymph nodes.

I have been diagnosed with bladder cancer.

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Exclusion Criteria

Patients who exhibit noticeable anxiety and/or claustrophobia or who exhibit severe vertigo when they are moved into the MR

Not pregnant, planning to become pregnant during the study, or nursing

No allergy to contrast agents

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Treatment Details

Interventions

Cystectomy and Lymphadenectomy (Procedure)
Specimen Ultra-High field MRI (Procedure)

Trial OverviewThe study is evaluating how effective a high-powered 3 Tesla MRI is in detecting bladder cancer compared to standard approaches. Patients will undergo this advanced imaging before their planned surgeries.

Participant Groups

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: MRI+surgery+chemotherapyExperimental Treatment3 Interventions

3 Tesla MRI/Cystectomy and Lymphadenectomy/Urinary Diversion/Specimen Ultra-High field MRI/chemotherapy

Group II: MRI+surgeryExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

3 Tesla MRI/Cystectomy and Lymphadenectomy/Urinary Diversion/Specimen Ultra-High field MRI