๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-03-18

Metabolism Evaluation Through Resting Indirect Calorimetry in Bladder Cancer (METRICS) (NCT06721260)

METRICS Study: Metabolic Evaluation Through Resting Indirect Calorimetry in Bladder Cancer

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This study is being done to learn more about energy needs and muscle function during treatment for bladder cancer. These insights can help improve future patient care. The study team found in a previous study that resting energy can be different than what estimates show. Patients with bladder cancer are known to suffer a decline in physical resilience over time. Monitoring patients to understand these changes better could help design future treatments with these vulnerabilities in mind.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Kansas Medical Center โ€” Kansas City, Kansas

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)

  • University of Kansas Medical Center โ€” Kansas City, Kansas
  • University of Kansas Medical Center โ€” Kansas City, Kansas

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (913) 588-7650

Email: jhamilton-reeves@kumc.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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