Electric shocks and calcium: a new hope for bladder cancer?
NCT ID NCT07555769
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early-stage trial tests a procedure called calcium electroporation for bladder tumors. Doctors inject calcium into the tumor and then apply short electric pulses to destroy cancer cells. The study will include 20 patients who cannot have standard surgery or other treatments. The main goal is to see if the procedure is safe, with a secondary look at whether it shrinks tumors.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- calcium gluconate
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new, less invasive treatment option for bladder tumors when surgery or other therapies are not suitable.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small Phase 1 trial focused on safety, not effectiveness. It may not work, and side effects are unknown. Results may not apply to all bladder tumor patients.
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Conditions
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