A new way to create a catheter passage for children
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This trial tests a new surgical technique for creating a small channel from the belly to the bladder, so children who cannot use their urethra for catheterization can still empty their bladder. It may help children with certain bladder conditions avoid surgery on their urethra.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child has a bladder that doesn't work normally (neurogenic bladder).
- Your child cannot use the usual tube (urethra) for catheterization, or it's uncomfortable.
- Your child needs surgery to close or rebuild the bladder outlet to stay dry.
- Your child has been diagnosed with urethral valves, prune belly syndrome, or bladder exstrophy.
- Your child has not had the traditional Mitrofanoff procedure before.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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