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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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chesapeake Urology

    Hanover, Maryland, 21076, United States

  • Metro Urology

    Woodbury, Minnesota, 55125, United States

  • University of Iowa

    Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States

  • University of Minnesota

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

  • Urology of Virginia

    Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23462, United States

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