We present, for the first time, a prospective trial of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) at home. We implemented a training program for nurses and used a special device that allows sterile delivery of BCG to the home setting. Using a texting chatbot allowed us to capture patient-reported outcomes and symptoms in real time. In our analysis of the first eight patients, we found that treating the BCG at home was safe and effective.
European urology focus. 2026 Jul 22 [Epub ahead of print]
Daniel J Lee, Cheyenne Williams, Scott Soefje, Danielle Flynn, Stephanie Kessler, Lindsay Northern, Jinah Yoo, Alexander Radovanovich, David Kim, Donna Cappozzi, Aquilla Obare, Hanna Stambakio, Thomas Guzzo, Trinity J Bivalacqua
Division of Urology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Electronic address: ., Division of Urology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA., Department of Pharmacy, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA., Penn Medicine at Home, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia PA, USA., Department of Pharmacy, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia PA, USA.