Abdominal muscle surgery aims to restore bladder function

NCT ID NCT07379814

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This trial tests a surgery that uses a piece of the patient's own abdominal muscle to wrap around the bladder, helping it squeeze and empty. The study will include 50 people with long-term urinary retention who have not gotten better with other treatments. Researchers will measure changes in bladder pressure, flow rate, and quality of life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: rectus abdominis flap detrusor myoplasty (surgical procedure)
What this could lead to: If successful, this surgery could offer a new option for people with urinary retention who have not improved with other treatments, potentially reducing the need for catheters.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants. Surgery carries risks like infection or bleeding, and the procedure may not improve bladder function for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Urinary Retention

As listed by the trial registrant

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

URINARY RETENTION URINARY RETENTION AFTER PROCEDURE URINARY RETENTION POSTOPERATIVE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
RECRUITING

Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States

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