Umbilical cord wrap may help men recover faster after prostate cancer surgery
NCT ID NCT04263025
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study tests whether placing a cryopreserved umbilical cord allograft around nerves during robotic prostatectomy helps men regain erectile function and bladder control sooner. About 100 men with prostate cancer will be randomly assigned to receive either standard surgery or surgery plus the cord wrap. Researchers will track recovery over 12 months using questionnaires.
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Locations
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Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
cryopreserved umbilical cord allograft (CLARIX® CORD 1K)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could help men regain sexual and bladder control faster after prostate cancer surgery.
What could go wrong
This is an early-to-mid-stage trial with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The allograft is a processed tissue product, and its long-term benefits or risks are not yet fully known.
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