Heparin bladder rinse may cut recurrent UTIs in women
NCT ID NCT02246270
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-phase trial tested whether putting heparin directly into the bladder can reduce the number of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women who get them often. 34 women with recurrent UTIs received either heparin or a placebo (saline) bladder wash. The study measured how many UTIs they had over 6 months and how long it took for another infection to occur.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Heparin (bladder instillation)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new option to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections in women.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small trial with only 34 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and heparin's effectiveness is not yet proven.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Oklahoma-Tulsa OB/GYN Dept and OU-Physicians
Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74135, United States
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