New MRI test spots leaky bladders in chronic pain condition
NCT ID NCT05811377
First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new MRI method to see if the bladder lining is leaky in people with Interstitial Cystitis (IC), a chronic bladder pain condition. Participants receive a single MRI after contrast dyes are placed into the bladder through a catheter. The goal is to distinguish between different types of IC, which could guide more personalized treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ferumoxytol and Gadobutrol (contrast dyes)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this MRI test could help doctors identify different types of Interstitial Cystitis more accurately, leading to better-targeted treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage study with only 7 participants. The test may not reliably distinguish between types of IC, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
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Locations
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UPMC Magee Women's Hospital
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States