Study Comparing TAR-200 and Chemotherapy for Patients with High-Risk Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer After BCG Treatment

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What is this study about?

This clinical trial is focused on studying a type of bladder cancer known as High-Risk Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer (HR-NMIBC). The study will evaluate the effectiveness and safety of a treatment called TAR-200 compared to other chemotherapy options chosen by the doctors involved in the study. Participants in this trial have previously received a treatment called Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) and have experienced a recurrence of their cancer. They are either not eligible for or have chosen not to undergo a surgical procedure called radical cystectomy, which involves removing the bladder.

The purpose of the study is to compare how long participants remain free from the disease after receiving the treatments. The study will involve the use of gemcitabine hydrochloride, which is a chemical substance used in chemotherapy, and mitomycin, another chemotherapy drug. These medications will be administered directly into the bladder, a method known as intravesical use. The study will also involve the use of a device called a urinary placement catheter, which helps deliver the treatment directly to the bladder.

Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the TAR-200 treatment or the chemotherapy chosen by their doctor. The study will monitor the participants over a period to observe the recurrence of cancer, any progression of the disease, or any other significant health events. The trial aims to provide valuable information on the effectiveness of these treatments in managing HR-NMIBC and improving the quality of life for those affected by this condition.

1 joining the study

Upon joining the study, a diagnosis of recurrent, papillary-only high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (HR-NMIBC) must be confirmed. This diagnosis should be made within 90 days of providing consent.

All visible tumors must be completely removed before the study begins. Urine tests should not show any signs of high-grade cancer cells before starting the study.

2 randomization

Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the TAR-200 treatment or the investigator’s choice of intravesical chemotherapy. This process ensures that each participant has an equal chance of receiving any of the treatments.

3 treatment administration

The treatment involves the use of medications administered directly into the bladder, known as intravesical use. The medications used in this study include gemcitabine hydrochloride and mitomycin.

The specific dosage, frequency, and duration of administration will be determined by the study protocol and the healthcare team overseeing the trial.

4 monitoring and assessments

Throughout the study, regular assessments will be conducted to monitor the participant’s health and the effectiveness of the treatment. These assessments may include urine tests, bladder biopsies, or imaging tests.

The primary goal is to measure disease-free survival (DFS), which is the time from the start of the study to the first recurrence of cancer, progression, or death from any cause.

5 completion of the study

The study is expected to continue until March 14, 2031. Participants will be monitored until the study’s completion or until they meet any criteria for withdrawal from the study.

Who Can Join the Study?

  • Must have a confirmed diagnosis of High-Risk Non-muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer (HR-NMIBC) within 90 days before agreeing to participate. This type of cancer is found in the bladder but hasn’t spread to the muscle.
  • Can have certain types of bladder cancer cells, but not neuroendocrine or small cell types.
  • All visible tumors must be completely removed before starting the study. Urine tests should not show signs of high-grade cancer cells.
  • Must have received at least 5 out of 6 doses of a treatment called BCG. This is a common treatment for bladder cancer.
  • The cancer must have come back within 12 months after the last BCG treatment.
  • Must not be able to have or choose not to have a surgery called RC (removal of the bladder).
  • Both men and women can participate.
  • Participants can be from vulnerable groups, which means they might need extra protection or care.

Who Cannot Join the Study?

  • Patients with other types of cancer that are not related to the bladder.
  • Patients who have had a different type of cancer in the past 5 years, except for certain skin cancers.
  • Patients with serious heart problems, such as a recent heart attack or heart failure.
  • Patients with uncontrolled high blood pressure.
  • Patients with severe liver or kidney disease.
  • Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Patients who are currently participating in another clinical trial.
  • Patients who have had a major surgery in the last 4 weeks.
  • Patients with an active infection that requires treatment.
  • Patients with a known allergy to the study medication.

Where you can join this trial?

Verified and Recommended Sites

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Verified Sites

Site Name City Country Status
IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital Rozzano Italy
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De Lille Lille France

Other Sites

Site Name City Country Status
Hospital Foch Suresnes France
Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Maranon Madrid Spain
Hospital Universitario 12 De Octubre Madrid Spain
Algemeen Ziekenhuis Delta Roeselare Belgium
Az Maria Middelares Gent Gent Belgium
Delta Health Care S.R.L. Bucharest Romania
Centrul Medical Unirea S.R.L. Brasov Romania
Mazowiecki Szpital Onkologiczny Sp. z o.o. Wieliszew Poland
Ospedale Generale Provinciale Di Macerata Macerata Italy
Klinikum Leverkusen gGmbH Leverkusen Germany
Fundacio Puigvert Barcelona Spain
Universitaetsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein AöR Kiel Germany
Polyclinique De Limoges Limoges France
Spitalul Clinic Judetean De Urgenta Pius Brinzeu Timisoara Romania
Capio La Croix Du Sud Quint-Fonsegrives France
Virgen del Rocío University Hospital Sevilla Spain
Ospedale San Raffaele S.r.l. Milan Italy
Universita’ Campus Bio-medico Di Roma Rome Italy
Az St-Jan Brugge-Oostende A.V. Brugge Belgium
Institute Of Oncology Prof. Dr. Ion Chiricuta Cluj-Napoca Cluj Napoca Romania
In Vivo Sp. z o.o. Bydgoszcz Poland
Szpital Wojewodzki Im. Sw. Lukasza Samodzielny Publiczny Zaklad Opieki Zdrowotnej W Tarnowie Tarnow Poland
Instituto de Investigacion Sanitaria Fundacion para la Investigacion del Hospital Clinico de Valencia-INCLIVA Valencia Spain
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De Rennes Rennes France
Ziekenhuis Oost Limburg Genk Belgium
Azienda Unita Sanitaria Locale Della Romagna Faenza Italy
Hopital Beaujon Clichy France
Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Besta Milan Italy
Hospital Universitario Virgen De La Victoria Malaga Spain
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Trial status

Country Status Recruitment Start
Belgium Belgium
Not recruiting
14.05.2024
France France
Not recruiting
14.05.2024
Germany Germany
Not recruiting
14.05.2024
Italy Italy
Not recruiting
14.05.2024
Poland Poland
Not recruiting
14.05.2024
Romania Romania
Not recruiting
14.05.2024
Spain Spain
Not recruiting
14.05.2024

Trial locations

TAR-200 is a medication being studied for its effectiveness and safety in treating high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. It is designed to be delivered directly into the bladder, where it can release the medication over time to target cancer cells. This approach aims to improve disease-free survival for patients who have previously received Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) treatment but have experienced a recurrence of their cancer.

Intravesical Chemotherapy refers to a treatment where chemotherapy drugs are placed directly into the bladder through a catheter. This method allows the medication to come into direct contact with the bladder lining, targeting cancer cells while minimizing exposure to the rest of the body. In this trial, the choice of specific chemotherapy drugs is determined by the investigator based on the patient’s condition and previous treatments.

Investigated diseases:

High-Risk Non-muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer – This type of bladder cancer is characterized by cancer cells that are found in the tissue lining the bladder but have not spread into the muscle layer. It is considered high-risk due to factors such as the presence of high-grade tumors, carcinoma in situ, or tumors that have recurred after treatment. The disease often presents with symptoms like blood in the urine, frequent urination, or pain during urination. Over time, if not managed, it may progress to muscle-invasive bladder cancer, which is more serious. Monitoring and regular check-ups are crucial to detect any changes in the condition.

Trial ID:
2023-507685-10-00
Protocol code:
17000139BLC3004
Trial Phase:
Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III)

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