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A randomized control study to evaluate the prevention of recurrence and the safety of BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin) instillation therapies between induction alone and induction + low-dose maintenance in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer

A randomized control study to evaluate the prevention of recurrence and the safety of BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin) instillation therapies between induction alone and induction + low-dose maintenance in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer - A low-dose BCG instillation maintenance therapy in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
JPRN
Registry ID
JPRN-UMIN000010331
Enrollment
120
Registered
2013-03-28
Start date
2013-07-13
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Non-muscle invasive bladder cancer(Ta,T1)

Interventions

Standard dose(80mg)of BCG(Bacillus Calmette-Guerin)instillation induction therapy BCG induction(80mg)and low-dose(40mg)maintenance therapy

Sponsors

Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1)Complete resection of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer by TURBT 2)Histological diagnosis of urothelial carcinoma. 3)To be fallen into at least one of the following categories. (first diagnosed) More than two tumors (recurrent) More than two tumors -History of twice or more treatments for superficial bladder cancer -History of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer within 12 months 4)ECOG Performance Status is from 0to2 5)20 to 80 years of age,inclusive 6)Normal blood test.to fulfill all requirements(a.-f.) a.Hb.>=10g/dL b.platelets>=10*10^4/mm c.white blood cells>= 3000/mm^3 d.AST,ALT,and ALP:withindoublestandard-value e.total bilirubin<=2.0mg/dL f.serum creatinine<=1.5mg/dL 7)Written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1)Active tuberculosis or significant positive on PPD test 2)History of CIS 3)History of MIBC(Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer) 4)History of malignant tumor in upper urinary tract 5)Active multiple primary cancer (including upper urethral cancer or malignant tumor in prostatic urethra) 6)History of BCG instillation 7)Received anti-cancer drug instillation into the bladder within four weeks before TURBT 8)History of intravenous or intra-arterial systemic chemotherapy of anti-cancer drug, or radiation therapy 9)Severe infection disease in urinary tract 10)History of severe bacterial or viral infection within four weeks 11)Immunosuppressive glucocorticoid or other immunosuppressive treatments 12)Immunosuppressive diseases 13)Interstitial pneumonia or pulmonary fibrosis 14)Contracted bladder 15)Severe complications such as cardiovascular disorder, respiratory disease, kidney disease, liver disease or blood disease 16)Other severe diseases 17)History of severe drug allergy 18)Pregnant woman, nursing mother, woman expecting pregnancy 19)Other concerns about BCG therapy (physician's decision)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Recurrence-free survival

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Progression-free survival Overall survival Compliance of protocol treatment Adverse events

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactAkira Yokomizo

Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University Department of Urology

yokoa@uro.med.kyushu-u.ac.jp092-642-5603

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026