Detection of urothelial carcinoma by imaging flow cytometry

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Urine-based diagnostics for urothelial carcinoma by imaging flow cytometry

• IRAS ID

  113792

• Contact name

  Hide Yamamoto

• Contact email

  hide.yamamoto@kcl.ac.uk

• Duration of Study in the UK

  2 years, 0 months, 1 days

• Research summary

  This study aims to develop an accurate urine test for bladder cancer. Currently, bladder cancer is diagnosed by an internal camera examination which is not only uncomfortable but also expensive. Urine can be used to diagnose bladder cancer, but tests only pick up around 40% of cases at best.
  In this study, we will use the latest cell analysis technology to analyze urine samples from both healthy and cancer patients. The aim will be to develop a urine-based test for bladder cancer which is more accurate than current tests. Such a test may be useful for cancer screening and also for follow up after treatment.

• REC name

  South Central - Hampshire A Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  14/SC/1338

• Date of REC Opinion

  6 Nov 2014

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion