Clinical Trial

Sarcopenia and NMIBC Prognosis Study

Study acronym: SARC-NMIBC
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Summary
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate whether body composition abnormalities (sarcopenia, myosteatosis, and obesity) and nutritional status influence the risk of recurrence and progression in adult patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). The main questions it aims to answer are: Do sarcopenia, myosteatosis, obesity, or malnutrition increase the likelihood of NMIBC recurrence and progression? Can clinical, laboratory, and CT-derived body composition parameters serve as predictive biomarkers that improve individualized risk stratification? Participants will undergo routine clinical and radiologic assessments, including: * completion of the SARC-F and NRS nutritional screening questionnaires * anthropometric measurements (BMI, waist circumference) * laboratory evaluation including serum albumin and testosterone * CT-based assessment of skeletal muscle index (SMI) and muscle density (SMD) * standard TURBT and structured follow-up with cystoscopy, cytology, imaging, and clinical evaluations to document recurrence and progression.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07285408
Lead Sponsor General Hospital Sveti Duh
Conditions Bladder Cancer Cell Transitional
Enrollment 150 participants
Start Date 2026-03-02
Primary Completion 2027-07-12 (estimated)
Study Completion 2029-07-09 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-12-16