Bladder Fiducial Markers and Multiparametric-MRI (Mp-MRI) to Optimize Bladder Chemo-radiotherapy (NCT04442724)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to examine the usefulness of implanting small 24-K gold fiducial markers around a bladder tumor site, so that a Radiation Oncologist can identify the original tumor location at the time of radiation treatment. Other goals of the study include assessing whether a new MRI imaging technology can help with detection of bladder cancer earlier and more accurately when evidence of bladder cancer is not visible by scope.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (CSMC) — Los Angeles, California
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Fiducial marker placement (PROCEDURE)
- Multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (CSMC) — Los Angeles, California
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, California
- Harvard School of Medicine/Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) — Boston, Massachusetts
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (310) 423-4295
Email: laura.sarmiento@cshs.org
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.