A Multicentre Randomised Feasibility Study of Adjuvant Chemotherapy (CT) following Radical Primary Treatment for Transitional Cell Carcinoma (TCC) of the Bladder

ISRCTN ISRCTN16638426
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN16638426
Protocol serial number EMI Study
Sponsor Northern Research and Development (UK)
Funder Northern Research and Development (UK)
Submission date
19/08/2002
Registration date
19/08/2002
Last edited
30/05/2012
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Cancer
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Dr - -
Scientific

UKCCCR Register Co-ordinator
MRC Clinical Trials Unit
222 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DA
United Kingdom

Study information

Primary study designInterventional
Study designRandomised controlled trial
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study type Participant information sheet
Scientific title
Study objectivesNot provided at time of registration
Ethics approval(s)Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedCancer of bladder (advanced)
InterventionTotal Cystectomy or Radical RT +/- CT
CT: Methotrexate 30 mg/m^2 (days 1, 15, 22) Vinblastine 3 mg/m^2 (days 2, 15, 22) Adriamycin 30 mg/m2 (day 2) Cisplatin 70 mg/m2 (day 2) every 28 days, maximum of three cycles
Intervention typeDrug
PhaseNot Specified
Drug / device / biological / vaccine name(s)Methotrexate, vinblastine, adriamycin
Primary outcome measure(s)Not provided at time of registration
Key secondary outcome measure(s)Not provided at time of registration
Completion date15/02/2002

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupNot Specified
SexNot Specified
Key inclusion criteria1. Histologically confirmed invasive TCC of the bladder
2. Stage T2, T3a, T3b, T4a, N0 or T(any), N1/N2
3. Patient has undergone a complete resection at cystectomy or has received radical radiotherapy with curative intent
4. Fit enough to undergo combination chemotherapy
5. Creatinine clearance >60ml/min within 10 weeks of primary treatment
6. Haematological counts within 4 weeks before randomisation: White Blood Count (WBC) >3x10^9/l Platelets >100 x10^9/l Haemoglobin >10g/dl
7. Patient must be able to commence CT within 12 weeks of completion of primary treatment
8. Written informed consent
Key exclusion criteriaNot provided at time of registration
Date of first enrolment01/01/2000
Date of final enrolment15/02/2002

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • United Kingdom
  • England

Study participating centre

UKCCCR Register Co-ordinator
London
NW1 2DA
United Kingdom

Results and Publications

Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Results article Yes No
Participant information sheet Participant information sheet 11/11/2025 11/11/2025 No Yes