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Bladder gel shots aim to ease chronic pelvic pain

NCT ID NCT07658118

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

Summary

This pilot study tests whether injecting hyaluronic acid directly into the bladder wall is safe and can reduce pain and frequent urination in people with interstitial cystitis (bladder pain syndrome). Fifteen adults who haven't improved after standard treatments will receive the injection under anesthesia and be followed for six months. The goal is to see if this approach offers longer-lasting relief than current therapies.

What this could mean

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Active substance
hyaluronic acid
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, longer-lasting treatment option for people with hard-to-treat bladder pain.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-phase trial with no placebo group, so results may not be conclusive. Common side effects include temporary blood in urine and increased pain.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 1

The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.

Participants

About 15 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jul 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A research network

The lead sponsor is a research network or cooperative group.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women aged ≥ 18 years. * Confirmed diagnosis of Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS) based on cystoscopic findings (glomerulations after hydrodistension or Hunner's lesions). * Refractory to at least 2 lines of standard therapy (e.g., dietary modifications, oral medications, intravesical hyaluronic acid instillations, hydrodistension) for ≥ 6 months. * Pain score ≥ 4 on a 0-10 Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at screening. * Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent and to complete a 3-day voiding diary. Exclusion Criteria: * Active urinary tract infection (bacteriuria \> 10⁴ CFU/mL). * History of genital herpes. * Severe renal failure (eGFR \< 30 mL/min/1.73 m²). * Known allergy to hyaluronic acid or any component of the study product. * Pregnancy or breastfeeding. * Psychiatric disorders or substance abuse that would interfere with study participation. * Participation in another clinical study within 30 days prior to enrollment.

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