Scientists to peek inside bladder during catheterization with upright MRI
NCT ID NCT07384559
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This exploratory study will use an upright MRI scanner to take 3D images of the bladder in 20 people—some with spinal cord injury who use catheters, and some healthy volunteers. The goal is to understand how the bladder and surrounding structures change shape during catheter use and normal voiding. The study does not test any treatment, but aims to gather knowledge that could improve future care.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 20 people
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- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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A company
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Has given written informed consent 2. Is at least 18 years old 3. Has full legal capacity 4. Is able (assessed by investigator) and willing to adhere to study procedures during study duration 5. Is able (assessed by investigator) to remain seated in the MRI scanner for minimum 20 minutes\* 6. Known with SCI for a minimum of 1 year\* 7. Has used IC as primary bladder emptying method for at least 3 months\* \* Only for SCI subjects Exclusion Criteria: 1. Is participating in any other clinical investigation during this investigation 2. Has previously completed this investigation 3. Has any known allergic or hypersensitive reactions to any device or its ingredients used in the investigation 4. Is pregnant 5. Has had surgical procedures performed in the lower urinary tract. 6. Has active/recurrent bladder cancer 7. Has experienced autonomic dysreflexia within the last 2 years 8. Has any MRI-scanning contraindications, according to MR check list provided by the site (e.g. active implants like pacemaker, cochlear implant, event recorder, implanted insulin pump) 9. Has symptoms of UTI at times of inclusion, as judged by the investigator. 10. Has a body weight that exceeds the maximum of 150kg max
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