Bladder gel shots aim to ease chronic pelvic pain
NCT ID NCT07658118
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests whether injecting hyaluronic acid directly into the bladder wall is safe and can reduce pain and frequent urination in people with interstitial cystitis (bladder pain syndrome). Fifteen adults who haven't improved after standard treatments will receive the injection under anesthesia and be followed for six months. The goal is to see if this approach offers longer-lasting relief than current therapies.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- hyaluronic acid
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new, longer-lasting treatment option for people with hard-to-treat bladder pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-phase trial with no placebo group, so results may not be conclusive. Common side effects include temporary blood in urine and increased pain.
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