New gadget aims to simplify bladder pressure checks

NCT ID NCT03456089

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new external device that hooks to standard urinary catheters to measure bladder pressure. Researchers will compare its readings to the gold-standard urodynamics test in 100 people with neurogenic bladder. The goal is to see if the device is accurate enough for routine use.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

novel external bladder pressure monitoring device

What this could lead to

If successful, this device could offer a simpler, less invasive way to monitor bladder pressure in people with neurogenic bladder.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage comparison study with only 100 participants. The device may not match the accuracy of standard urodynamics, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Urology

    Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States