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Comparison of spinal versus general anaesthesia in high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

Chu-Wen Fang, Wen-Yi Shau, Shou-Zen Fan, Jeff S Chueh

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Article in BMJ open, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06982690 (Impact of Anesthesia Modality on Recurrence and Progression in High-Risk Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Impact of Anesthesia Modality on Recurrence and Progression in High-Risk Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Spinal Versus General Anesthesia

TypeinterventionalSponsorNational Taiwan University HospitalRan2025 to 2029Enrolled370ConditionsNMIBC, TURBT, Bladder (Urothelial, Transitional Cell) Cancer, Bladder Cancer RecurrenceArmsSpinal Anesthesia, General Anesthesia
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Chu-Wen FangDivision of Urology, Department of Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua City, Taiwan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0000-3170-4869
Wen-Yi Shau *Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei City, Taiwan cm007abao@gmail.com jeffchueh@gmail.com wyshau@msn.com wen-yi.shau@pfizer.com.
Shou-Zen FanGraduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei City, Taiwan.
Jeff S Chueh *Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei City, Taiwan cm007abao@gmail.com jeffchueh@gmail.com wyshau@msn.com wen-yi.shau@pfizer.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0003-9540-9932

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Abstract

introductionThe impact of anaesthesia modality on oncological outcomes in patients with high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) remains uncertain. Emerging evidence suggests that anaesthetic agents and techniques may influence tumour biology and recurrence through immunomodulatory and neuroendocrine pathways. However, prospective randomised trials comparing spinal and general anaesthesia in this population are lacking. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: This single-centre, prospective, parallel-arm randomised controlled trial will enrol 370 patients with clinically suspected high-risk NMIBC undergoing transurethral resection of bladder tumour. Participants will be randomised 1:1 to receive either spinal or general anaesthesia. The primary endpoint is time to recurrence over a 104-week follow-up period. Secondary endpoints include time to progression, ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: Recruitment has not yet started. It is expected to begin in December 2025 and to be completed by June 2029. The planned follow-up period for each participant is 104 weeks. This manuscript is based on protocol V.1.0, dated March 2025. Results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: NCT06982690.

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Anesthesia, GeneralAnesthesia, SpinalNon-Muscle Invasive Bladder NeoplasmsUrinary Bladder NeoplasmsFemaleHumansNeoplasm InvasivenessNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalProspective StudiesRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicAnaesthesia in oncologyAnaesthesia in urologyCancerTreatment OutcomeUrological tumours

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PMCPMC12666151

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