RecruitingNCT06289270

Microbiota in Urine and Urothelium Can be a Factor for Induction of Urinary Bladder Cancer. The Study Will Examine Urine and Bladder Tissues From Egyptian Male Patients and Controls Using Whole Genomic Sequencing Techniques and 16S rRNA. The Aim is to Elucidate Role of Microbiota in Bladder Cancer.

Profiling Urinary Microbiota in Male Patients With Bladder Cancer- An Exploratory Study.


Sponsor

Theodor Bilharz Research Institute

Enrollment

38 participants

Start Date

Sep 20, 2023

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Microbes inhabiting the urinary tract that are playing an important role in maintenance of health and the development of diseases and bladder cancer. There is correlation between initiation of bladder cancer and microbes. Urine and bladder tissues from healthy individuals and patients with bladder cancer were analyzed using 16S rRNA sequencing, results show abundant phylum. Next-generation sequencing technologies will be applied with whole genomic and 16S ribosomal RNA gene sequencing for microbiota profiling in urine and bladder tissue of male healthy individuals and patients with bladder cancer. Results will lead to prevention, diagnosis, and new treatment strategies for bladder cancer.


Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is investigating whether specific bacteria (microbiota) in the urine and bladder lining play a role in causing bladder cancer, by analyzing samples from Egyptian men using advanced genetic sequencing techniques. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a male 18 years or older - You have been diagnosed with bladder cancer confirmed by imaging, urine tests, or biopsy **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have previously had radiation therapy to the bladder or nearby organs - You have received prior BCG immunotherapy or chemotherapy directly into the bladder - You have had prior chemotherapy before surgery (neoadjuvant chemotherapy) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Locations(2)

Theodor Bilharz Research Institute

Cairo, Giza Governorate, Egypt

Theodor Bilharz Research Institute

Cairo, Egypt

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