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Testing the Role of DNA Released From Tumor Cells Into the Blood in Guiding the Use of Immunotherapy After Surgical Removal of the Bladder for Bladder Cancer Treatment, MODERN Study

Studying DNA in blood to guide bladder cancer immunotherapy after surgery.

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18 years and older
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Phase 2/3

This study is for people who had their bladder removed because of cancer. Doctors want to see if a special blood test can tell if these patients need extra treatment to stop cancer from coming back. The test looks for **ctDNA**, which is DNA from cancer cells floating in the blood. If ctDNA is found, patients might get **immunotherapy**. Immunotherapy uses **nivolumab** and **relatlimab** to help your immune system fight cancer. The study checks if these medicines help patients live longer without cancer returning.

  • The study lasts up to 12 cycles of treatment, each cycle is 28 days.
  • Participants will visit the clinic for blood tests and scans.
  • There might be risks of side effects from the treatments.

If you had bladder cancer and surgery, and meet specific health conditions, you might be eligible. You should have a certain type of cancer, meet health criteria, and not have had certain previous treatments. Talk to your doctor to see if this study might be right for you!

Study details
    Muscle Invasive Bladder Urothelial Carcinoma
    Stage II Bladder Urothelial Carcinoma AJCC v6 and v7
    Stage III Bladder Urothelial Carcinoma AJCC v6 and v7
    Stage IV Bladder Urothelial Carcinoma AJCC v7

NCT05987241

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

18 May 2025

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