Foam injection may ease pain from polycystic kidney and liver cysts
NCT ID NCT04111692
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether foam sclerotherapy can reduce pain and improve quality of life for people with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney or liver disease who have large, painful cysts. Researchers will treat 100 adults with 1-3 dominant cysts and follow them for 12 months. The goal is to see if the procedure shrinks cysts and eases symptoms.
What this could mean
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Active substance
foam sclerotherapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a minimally invasive way to reduce cyst-related pain and improve daily life for people with polycystic kidney or liver disease.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure carries risks like infection, bleeding, or cyst recurrence.
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Mayo Clinic
RECRUITINGRochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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