Balloon treatment for narrowed urethra shows promise in small study
NCT ID NCT03270384
First seen Dec 10, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study tested a drug-coated balloon to reopen narrowed sections of the urethra in 16 men with recurring strictures. The goal was to see if the device is safe and helps prevent the stricture from coming back. Participants had a single, short stricture and had prior treatments but not urethroplasty. The study focused on serious complications and recurrence rates.
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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
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