Urine Methylation Markers in UTUC (NCT06805630)
Urine-based Methylation Markers in the Diagnosis and Surveillance of Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This is a research study to measure DNA markers in the urine of patients with upper tract urothelial cancer (UTUC) before surgery and during follow-up visits. Identifying these DNA markers could improve diagnosis before surgery, help assess risk, and predict early recurrence of the cancer. Urine samples will be de-identified and sent to Pangea Laboratory LLC for analysis. The results of this test will be compared to the traditional tests in upper tract urothelial cancer, such as cells in the urine and tissue biopsy.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Duke University — Durham, North Carolina
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Bladder CARE™ (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 (1 Sites)
- Duke University — Durham, North Carolina
💰 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.
Explore by condition: All Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer clinical trials
💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.