New implant aims to stop leakage in men
NCT ID NCT05547672
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This early study tests a new artificial urinary sphincter device in 6 men with stress incontinence. The device is implanted to help control urine leakage. Researchers will check how many devices are successfully activated and how many need to be removed or revised within 6 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- UroMems artificial urinary sphincter device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a new treatment option for men with stress urinary incontinence, potentially improving quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small feasibility study with only 6 participants. The device may not work as expected or could require removal or revision. Results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Nantes
Nantes, France
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Groupe Hospitalier Pitié-Salpêtrière
Paris, France
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