Could a simple patch beat pills for Post-Surgery bladder pain?

NCT ID NCT03952299

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a skin patch that delivers oxybutynin works better than oral pills to reduce bladder pain and urgency in children after bladder surgery. About 100 children aged 4 to 8 will be enrolled. The goal is to see if the patch provides better relief and reduces the need for narcotic painkillers.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Oxybutynin (Ditropan XL) given as a transdermal patch or oral pill

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a better way to manage bladder pain and urgency after surgery in children, possibly reducing the need for strong painkillers.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial with only 100 children, so results may not apply to everyone. The patch might not be more effective than the pill, and side effects like skin irritation or drowsiness are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hinman syndrome overactive bladder Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University of California Davis Medical Center (UCDMC)

    RECRUITING

    Sacramento, California, 95817, United States

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