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CompletedNCT06281691Updated Mar 3, 2026

GreenBladder - Early Detection of Bladder Cancer in Residents in Greenland Using a Urinary Marker and a Mobile Cystoscopy Unit

An observational study in Urinary Bladder Neoplasms, sponsored by Jørgen Bjerggaard Jensen. Completed at 2 sites in 2 countries. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-03-03.

Sponsored by Jørgen Bjerggaard Jensen · Observational

Study type
Observational
Model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
127
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

The goal of this observational study is to evaluate whether a urinary biomarker (Xpert® Bladder Cancer Detection Test) can be used as a selection tool to decide which patients that should undergo cystoscopy in haematuria work-up or in other indications where bladder tumor is suspected. Hereby, the investigators will investigate in which patients where cystoscopy can be omitted, particularly in areas with limited access to urological service. With these more selected investigations, patients with bladder tumors will potentially be selected to earlier diagnosis compared to the current non-selected investigations with the inherent logistic and economical challenges. With this strategy, the investigators aim at improving the current poor prognosis for bladder cancer patients in Greenland.

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Methods:

Citizens of Greenland above the age of 18 years referred for cystoscopy will be invited to participate in an observational study at the time of already planned cystoscopy.

Hypothesis:

The investigators hypothesize that the Xpert® Bladder Cancer Detection test can identify patients with a bladder tumor and serve as a future selection tool to support clinical decision whether to perform a cystoscopy or not - especially in areas with limited access to urological services.

Perspectives:

The investigators hope to improve the current poor prognosis for bladder cancer patients in Greenland with the early detection. If this is successful, it could change the way patients are examined for bladder cancer in Greenland, but in the long term also in Denmark and other countries. Thus, the study will be able to determine whether a simple urine examination should be introduced early in the current cancer program in order to reduce the number of patients who need to undergo a cystoscopy and who can avoid this and get an earlier clarification.

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Conditions studied

  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms

Keywords

  • Bladder Cancer
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In context

Urinary Bladder Neoplasms

1,798 studies on the registry are indexed under Urinary Bladder Neoplasms; 445 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 127 is below the median of 200 across 410 observational studies indexed under Urinary Bladder Neoplasms.

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Lead sponsor

Jørgen Bjerggaard Jensen is the lead sponsor of 15 studies on the registry; 1 is open to participants now.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No
Sampling method
Non-probability sample

Study population

Individuals aged 18 and above who reside in Greenland and are currently on the waiting list to undergo cystoscopy.

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Inclusion criteria

  • ≥18 years of age at the time of signing the Form with an indication for cystoscopy and planned for this already at study inclusion.
  • Ability to understand the Participant Information Sheet orally and in writing in either Danish or Greenlandic.
  • Signed Informed Consent Form.
  • Is, according to the Investigator's judgement, able to comply with the trial protocol.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients not willing to participate.
Terms in these criteria, in plain language(1)

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Informed consent

Before you join, the study team explains what taking part involves — its purpose, what happens, the risks and possible benefits — and answers your questions, so you can decide freely. Consent is usually recorded on a form (the informed consent form, ICF) signed by you or, where the law allows, by someone legally authorised to decide for you.

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Study design

Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
127 participants (actual)
Patient registry
No

Groups and cohorts

  • Greenlandic citizens aged 18 years and above, referred for cystoscopy

    Patients who have been referred for a cystoscopy will be invited to participate in the study. During their cystoscopy appointment, they will be asked to provide a urine sample for the Xpert bladder cancer detection test.

    Diagnostic Test: Xpert® Bladder Cancer Detection Test

Interventions

  • Diagnostic testXpert® Bladder Cancer Detection Test

    A urine sample is analyzed with the Xpert® Bladder Cancer Detection Test

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Accuracy of urinary marker (Xpert Bladder Cancer Detection Test) in patients undergoing cystoscopy for bladder cancer investigation

    To assess the reliability and precision of Xpert Bladder Cancer Detection test ability to correctly identify cases of bladder cancer in patients as part of the diagnostic investigation

    Time frame: Baseline

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Study locations

2 sites
  • Department of Urology, Aarhus University Hopsital
    Aarhus, 8000, Denmark
  • Queen Ingrid's Hospital
    Nuuk, 3900, Greenland
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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

No publications or documents are linked to this record.

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Mar 3, 2026, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT06281691
Lead sponsor
Jørgen Bjerggaard Jensen
Collaborators
Cepheid, Laborie Medical Technologies Inc., Vingmed Danmark A/S, OneMed A/S
Responsible party
Jørgen Bjerggaard Jensen (Professor, Aarhus University Hospital) — Sponsor-investigator
First posted
Feb 28, 2024
Start date
Dec 28, 2023
Primary completion
Dec 1, 2025
Completion
Dec 30, 2025
Last update
Mar 3, 2026

Study contacts

Nathalie D Fryd, MD
principal investigator · PhD student

Oversight

FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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