New balloon coated with drug may help men with narrowed urethra
NCT ID NCT03270384
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a special balloon coated with the drug paclitaxel to treat urethral stricture, a narrowing of the tube that carries urine out of the body. Sixteen men with recurrent strictures received the balloon treatment. The goal was to see if the device is safe and can help prevent the stricture from coming back.
What this could mean
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Active substance
paclitaxel-coated balloon
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a less invasive treatment option for recurrent urethral stricture, potentially reducing the need for repeat procedures.
What could go wrong
This was a very small early study with only 16 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug coating (paclitaxel) could cause side effects, and the stricture might still come back.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Chesapeake Urology
Hanover, Maryland, 21076, United States
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Metro Urology
Woodbury, Minnesota, 55125, United States
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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
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Urology of Virginia
Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23462, United States