Can stem cell exosomes heal Radiation-Damaged bladders?
NCT ID NCT07665619
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This early-phase trial tests whether a combination of stem cell exosomes and sodium hyaluronate, instilled directly into the bladder, can safely treat radiation cystitis—a painful condition causing bleeding and urinary problems after pelvic radiotherapy. 48 women aged 18-80 will be randomly assigned to one of four groups: the combination, exosomes alone, sodium hyaluronate alone, or a saline placebo. Treatment is given once a week for 4 weeks, with follow-up at 1, 3, and 6 months to check bladder healing, symptoms, and safety.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes combined with sodium hyaluronate
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new treatment to repair bladder damage and reduce bleeding in people with radiation cystitis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early (Phase 1) trial with only 48 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment involves bladder catheterization, which carries infection and discomfort risks.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Early phase 1
The earliest testing in people: a first look at safety, in a very small group.
- Participants
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About 48 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Female participants aged 18-80 years. * History of pelvic radiotherapy, with completion of radiotherapy at least 6 months prior to enrollment. * Clinically diagnosed with radiation cystitis accompanied by persistent lower urinary tract symptoms, such as urinary frequency, urgency, hematuria, or related symptoms. * Able and willing to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Acute urinary tract infection or active tuberculous cystitis. * Bladder tumor or bladder metastasis from other malignant tumors. * Severe cardiac, pulmonary, hepatic, or renal dysfunction (e.g., ALT/AST \>3 times the upper limit of normal or serum creatinine above the upper limit of normal). * Pregnant or breastfeeding women. * Known allergy to sodium hyaluronate or stem cell-derived products. * Participation in another clinical trial within the past 3 months.
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