Status:

COMPLETED

Influence of Hyaluronic Acid on Bacillus Calmette-Guérin Local Side Effects

Lead Sponsor:

University of Rome Tor Vergata

Conditions:

Poisoning by BCG Vaccine

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate a possible role of intravesical Hyaluronic Acid in reducing local toxicity of Bacillus Calmette Guerin (BCG) used to treat bladder urothelial cell carcinoma.

Detailed Description

Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is considered the most effective treatment to increase disease-free interval and reduce progression of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) \[1\]. Although conside...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Histologically proven non-muscle invasive bladder cancer;
  • Indication to intravesical instillation of BCG according to EAU guidelines;
  • Age \> 18 years;
  • Willingness, to participate to the study;
  • Written informed consent.

Exclusion

  • Previous or ongoing BCG or different intravesical instillations;
  • Urinary tract infections (UTI) or other known pathologies of the lower urinary tract;
  • Indication for a radical cystectomy;
  • Severe systemic disorders, including neurological pathologies, kidney, liver or heart failure;
  • Contraindications to BCG use.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2011

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 1 2012

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02207608

Start Date

September 1 2011

End Date

August 1 2012

Last Update

May 28 2015

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