Scientists grow new urethras in lab to fix blockages
NCT ID NCT03258658
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This early-phase trial tests whether a lab-grown urethra made from a patient's own cells can safely repair urethral strictures (narrowing of the urine tube) in adult men. Ten participants will receive the engineered tissue, and researchers will monitor for side effects and improvements in urine flow. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and works before larger studies.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of California San Francisco
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGSan Francisco, California, 94110, United States
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Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM)
RECRUITINGWinston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States
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