About this trial
The goal of this clinical study is to learn how well a urine test called Xpert® Bladder Cancer Detect (Xpert BC-D) can help doctors assess the risk of bladder cancer in people with non-visible blood in their urine (microscopic hematuria). The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Can the Xpert BC-D test accurately identify people at higher risk for bladder cancer? * Can combining the test results with other clinical information improve risk assessment compared to standard evaluation methods?
Participants will:
* Have leftover urine from the routine initial evaluation tested with the Xpert® Bladder Cancer Detect assay * Complete questionnaires about urinary symptoms using the modified IPSS and ICIQ-FLUT-S forms * Attend a first visit for medical evaluation and cystoscopy * Attend a follow-up visit 3 to 6 months later for additional testing and questionnaires
This study includes adults over 40 years of age who have had microscopic hematuria detected within the past six months. People with a history of bladder cancer, urinary tract surgery, or certain other medical conditions, as well as individuals who are currently pregnant, cannot participate.
The study will be conducted at 20-24 sites in Germany and Austria and will last approximately 27 months, with each participant involved for about 6 months. The results of this study may help doctors better decide which patients need further invasive testing, potentially reducing unnecessary procedures.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Signed consent form after being informed about the study
Willing and able to follow the study requirements
Non-visible blood in the urine, found within the past 6 months
Age over 40 years
Disqualifiers
Previous diagnosis of bladder cancer
Too much protein in the urine (shown by urine test)
Current urinary tract infection (symptoms like pain or frequent urination, plus bacteria found in urine test)
Current pain in the urinary tract or lower belly, pain score greater than 2 on a 0-10 scale
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Not listed
Trial groups
Sponsors and collaborators
Christian Bolenz
Lead sponsor
University Hospital Ulm
Sponsor institution
Cepheid
Collaborator
Prof. Dr. med. Bernd Schmitz-Dräger
Collaborator