Zapped saline could zap bladder tumors

NCT ID NCT07272603

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early study tests a new treatment called Plasma-Activated Saline Solution (PASS) for bladder cancer. Five patients will receive a one-week course of PASS infused directly into the bladder before their scheduled surgery. Researchers will check if the treatment shrinks tumors and kills cancer cells, while closely watching for side effects. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and worth studying further.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Plasma-Activated Saline Solution (PASS)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new, non-toxic way to shrink bladder tumors before surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, tiny trial with only 5 people. It's designed mainly to check safety, not to prove it works. The treatment may not shrink tumors or could cause side effects.

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