Neoadjuvent Dose-dense Gemcitabine and Cisplatin In Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phasePhase 2
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorAssiut University

About this trial

To evaluate the feasibility, safety, and pathological response of dose-dense neoadjuvant gemcitabine and cisplatin in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer, with the goal of improving tumor downstaging and optimizing outcomes before radical cystectomy.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Histologically confirmed urothelial carcinoma of the bladder, clinical stage T2-T4a, N0-N1, M0.

Eligible and fit for cisplatin-based chemotherapy (e.g., creatinine clearance ≥ 60 mL/min).

Candidate for radical cystectomy after neoadjuvant treatment.

ECOG performance status 0-1.

Disqualifiers

Clinical or radiological evidence of distant metastases (M1).

Prior systemic chemotherapy or radiotherapy for bladder cancer.

Significant renal impairm ent (creatinine clearance < 60 mL/min).

ECOG performance status ≥ 2.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Gemcitabine and Cisplatin (DD GC)

Treatment groups

30 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Sponsors and collaborators