Testing a new way to give bladder treatment without a catheter
Part of Cancer, Infections, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a catheter-free method for delivering medication directly into the bladder. It may help patients with bladder pain, recurrent infections, bladder cancer, or cystitis after radiation or chemotherapy.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- Your doctor has said you need medication placed directly into your bladder for one of these reasons: bladder pain syndrome, repeat urinary tract infections, early bladder cancer, or cystitis from radiation or chemo.
- You have not had a urinary tract infection in the last month and do not have one now.
- A urine test in the last 2 weeks showed no infection.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder or visible blood in your urine.
- You are able to empty your bladder well (less than 100 ml leftover after urinating).
- You can understand study information and give consent.
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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