Zapping nerves to zap bladder pain: tiny trial tests new approach
NCT ID NCT06204874
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether delivering tiny electrical bursts to a nerve bundle in the lower back can reduce pain in women with bladder pain syndrome. Five women will receive the procedure once and be followed for six months. Researchers will measure pain, bladder symptoms, mood, and sexual function. Because it is a very small, early study without a placebo group, results will be preliminary.
What this could mean
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Active substance
pulsed radiofrequency ablation
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new, non-drug option for women with bladder pain syndrome.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early case series with only 5 participants and no comparison group. The procedure may not provide lasting pain relief, and there are risks from needle insertion near the spine.
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Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20814, United States
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