Lab-Grown bladder patch could help patients with scarred bladders
NCT ID NCT05054790
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This early study is testing a new approach for people whose bladders have become small and scarred, causing frequent urination and discomfort. Doctors will take a small sample of the patient's own bladder cells, grow them in a lab on a special scaffold to create a 'neo-bladder' patch, and then surgically attach it to the existing bladder to increase its capacity. The study will enroll 10 participants to see if the patch is safe and can improve bladder function.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Neo-Bladder construct (lab-grown bladder patch made from the patient's own cells)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a new treatment option for people with a severely scarred, small bladder, potentially improving bladder capacity and reducing frequent urination.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small study with only 10 participants. The procedure involves major surgery and it is unknown if the lab-grown patch will work safely long-term. It may not lead to a widely available treatment.
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Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States
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