Clinical trial • Phase IV • Oncology

Mitomycin for Recurrent non-muscle invasive bladder cancer

Phase IV trial of Mitomycin for Recurrent non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Oncology
Trial Disease
Recurrent non-muscle invasive bladder cancer
Trial Stage
Phase IV
Drug Modality
Small molecule|Vaccine

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
15-05-2024
First CTIS Authorization Date
02-12-2024

Trial design

Randomised, open-label, control group: turbt or outpatient biopsy and tumour fulguration followed by standard intravesical instillation therapy according to tumour histology: mitomycin (mmc) once a week for six weeks without maintenance in low-grade tumours; bcg once a week for six weeks in high-grade tumours followed by 1-year maintenance as described. Phase IV trial across 9 sites in Denmark, Iceland, Norway and others.

Randomised
Yes
Open Label
Yes
Comparator
Control group: TURBT or outpatient biopsy and tumour fulguration followed by standard intravesical instillation therapy according to tumour histology: Mitomycin (MMC) once a week for six weeks without maintenance in low-grade tumours; BCG once a week for six weeks in high-grade tumours followed by 1-year maintenance as described.
Target Sample Size
240
Trial Duration For Participant
1825

Eligibility

Recruits 240 No vulnerable populations selected; participants must be ≥18 years of age and able to understand and comprehend the provided written and oral information; consent obtained from the participant (subject information and informed consent forms are provided per country)..

Pregnancy Exclusion
• Pregnancy or breast-feeding
Vulnerable Population
No vulnerable populations selected; participants must be ≥18 years of age and able to understand and comprehend the provided written and oral information; consent obtained from the participant (subject information and informed consent forms are provided per country).

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"-•\tTumour recurrence after previous urothelial tumour of Ta low-grade (previous Ta high-grade is allowed, but latest histology must be Ta low-grade)"}
  • {"criterion_text":"-•\tLargest tumour smaller than 2 cm in diameter"}
  • {"criterion_text":"-•\tNegative urine cytology (optional)"}
  • {"criterion_text":"-•\t≥18 years of age"}
  • {"criterion_text":"-•\tAbility to understand and comprehend the provided written and oral information"}
  • {"criterion_text":"-•\tThe patient's mental well-being is assured"}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"-•\tKnown history of invasive tumour of the bladder (T1+)"}
  • {"criterion_text":"-•\tSuspicion of CIS (positive cytology with high-grade neoplastic cells combined with suspicious flat lesions seen at cystoscopy)"}
  • {"criterion_text":"-•\tSmall bladder volume (less than 100 ml) or profuse incontinence >50 grams a day"}
  • {"criterion_text":"-•\tPrior radiation therapy to the pelvic area"}
  • {"criterion_text":"-•\tTumour in the bladder neck if it is visually evaluated as placed in an area being non-exposed to MMC during chemoablation"}
  • {"criterion_text":"-•\tUrothelial carcinoma outside of the urinary bladder or a histological variant of urothelial carcinoma. Ta/any T1 or CIS of the upper urinary tract is allowed if treated with complete nephroureterectomy more than 24 months prior to enrolment and without any evidence of recurrence"}
  • {"criterion_text":"-•\tPermanent indwelling catheter if not using a valve"}
  • {"criterion_text":"-•\tKnown immunosupressed or known autoimmune disease"}
  • {"criterion_text":"-•\tNon-treated Aacute cystitis at enrolment"}
  • {"criterion_text":"-•\tPregnancy or breast-feeding"}
  • {"criterion_text":"-•\tAverse to using secure contraception with regard to men with partners and premenopausal women"}
  • {"criterion_text":"-•\tKnown history of CIS of the bladder"}
  • {"criterion_text":"-•\tPrevious MMC or BCG-treatment within the last 3 years except for single instillations following previous TURBT or nephoureterectomy"}
  • {"criterion_text":"-•\tKnown allergy or intolerance to MMC or BCG"}
  • {"criterion_text":"-•\tSolid tumour with suspicions of invasion"}
  • {"criterion_text":"-•\tTumour in the urethra"}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"-•\tTwo-year RFS. This is defined as event of first recurrence following treatment but not including the recurrence diagnosed at the time of inclusion or persisting tumour following chemoablation.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"This is defined as event of first recurrence following treatment but not including the recurrence diagnosed at the time of inclusion or persisting tumour following chemoablation."}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"-•\tFive-year RFS","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}
  • {"endpoint_text":"-•\tNumber of patients in need of a TURBT or tumour fulguration in the outpatient clinic in the first two years following randomisation","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Count of patients requiring TURBT or tumour fulguration in outpatient clinic within first two years after randomisation."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"-•\tNumber of tumours at first recurrence based on the following intervals: 1, 2-7, > 8","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Number of tumours at first recurrence categorized into intervals 1, 2-7, >8."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"-•\tNumber of TURBTs per patient in the first two and five years of follow-up based on the following intervals: 1, 2-5, 5-10 and multiple","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Number of TURBT procedures per patient over first two and five years, categorized into intervals 1, 2-5, 5-10 and multiple."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"-•\tFive-year progression free survival (progression defined as progression to T1-tumour, T2+-tumour, or cystectomy irrespectively of indication)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Progression-free survival defined as time to progression to T1 tumour, T2+ tumour, or cystectomy irrespective of indication, assessed up to five years."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"-•\tFive-year overall survival","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Overall survival assessed up to five years."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"-•\tNumber of patients completing assigned intervention","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Count of patients who complete the assigned intervention."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"-•\tSerious adverse events related to MMC treatment during neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Number and description of serious adverse events assessed as related to MMC during neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy."}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
240
Recruitment Window Months
40
Consent Approach
Informed consent is obtained from participants; subject information and informed consent forms are provided per country (documents listed for Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Iceland). Participants must be ≥18 and able to understand written and oral information. No assent/child consent arrangements described.

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
9
Total Number Of Participants
240

Denmark

Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
19-03-2026
Number Of Sites
5
Number Of Participants
145

Sites

Site Name
Region Hovedstaden
Department Name
of Urology
Contact Person Name
Ann Kortbæk Bersang
Site Name
Region Midtjylland
Department Name
of Urology
Contact Person Name
Pernille Skjold Kingo
Contact Person Email
pernking@rm.dk
Site Name
Region Sjaelland
Department Name
of Urology
Contact Person Name
Juan Luis Vásquez
Contact Person Email
julv@regionsjaelland.dk
Site Name
Aalborg University Hospital
Department Name
of Urology
Contact Person Name
Knud Fabrin
Contact Person Email
knf@rn.dk
Site Name
Region Midtjylland
Department Name
of Urology
Contact Person Name
Kasper Ørding Olsen
Contact Person Email
kasols@rm.dk

Iceland

Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
17-03-2026
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
25

Sites

Site Name
Landspitali
Department Name
of Urology
Contact Person Name
Sigurdur Gudjonsson
Contact Person Email
sigugud@landspitali.is

Norway

Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
13-04-2026
Number Of Sites
2
Number Of Participants
45

Sites

Site Name
Sykehuset I Vestfold HF
Department Name
of Urology
Contact Person Name
Erik Skaahein Haug
Contact Person Email
erik.haug@siv.no
Site Name
Helse Bergen HF
Department Name
of Urology
Contact Person Name
Gigja Gudbrandsdottir

Sweden

Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
13-04-2026
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
25

Sites

Site Name
NU Hospital Group-Vastra Gotalandsregionen
Department Name
of Urology
Contact Person Name
Suleiman Abuhasanein

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Aarhus University
Organisation Type
Educational Institution
Country Of Registered Address
Denmark

Third parties

  • {"country":"","full_name":"medac GmbH","duties_or_roles":"Source of monetary support","organisation_type":""}
  • {"country":"Denmark","full_name":"Aarhus Universitet","duties_or_roles":"codes: 1,8,9","organisation_type":"Educational Institution"}

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
Mitomycin medac 40 mg powder and solvent for intravesical solution
Active Substance
Mitomycin
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
Intravesical
Route
Intravesical
Authorisation Status
Authorised (PA 0623/016/002, authorisation country IE)
Starting Dose
40 mg
Frequency
Three times per week for two weeks (six instillations total); if complete response monthly maintenance for 6 months (six instillations)
Maximum Dose
240 mg
Investigational Product Name
BCG medac, powder and solvent for intravesical suspension
Active Substance
BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin)
Modality
Vaccine
Routes Of Administration
Intravesical
Route
Intravesical
Authorisation Status
Authorised (PA 0623/004/001, authorisation country IE)
Starting Dose
Up to 50 ml (product max daily volume 50 ml)
Frequency
Once a week for six weeks; for high-grade tumours followed by 1-year maintenance as described
Maximum Dose
350 ml

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