Outcomes of posterior urethral valve treatment
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study looks at how boys who had a procedure to treat a bladder blockage called posterior urethral valve are doing at least one year later. The goal is to understand long-term results and help families know what to expect.
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Who can take part
- Your child had treatment for posterior urethral valve at least one year ago.
- Your child does not have a bladder problem caused by nerve damage (neurogenic bladder), spina bifida, or meningocele.
- Your child does not have kidney disease or inflammation unrelated to posterior urethral valve.
- Your child does not have diabetes.
- You, as the parent, agree to participate in the study.
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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