Home monitoring of bladder pressure with a new device
Official title: Measurement of Bladder Pressure With a Novel External Device (Cystomanometer) - Home Use
Run by University of Iowa · NCT04128709 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new device that helps people with neurogenic bladder monitor their bladder pressure at home while using catheters to see if it works better than regular doctor visits.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 1 Year to 99 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Iowa Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Iowa City, Iowa) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 19, 2019 |
| Main results expected | December 2026 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | December 22, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT04128709 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are patients diagnosed with neurogenic bladder who perform clean intermittent catheterization daily.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not have a neurogenic bladder or do not use urinary catheters will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates a novel pressure monitoring device designed for patients with neurogenic bladder who use urinary catheters. The device attaches to standard catheters and allows for regular monitoring of bladder pressure and capacity in a home setting, which is crucial for maintaining renal and urinary health. Participants will use the device at least twice daily for two weeks, providing insights into its usability and effectiveness compared to traditional in-office testing.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this device could enable better management of bladder health for patients with neurogenic bladder, potentially preventing renal deterioration.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with similar home monitoring approaches, indicating potential for this device to be effective.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * must have diagnosed neurogenic bladder Exclusion Criteria: * None
Where it's running
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University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
Iowa City, Iowa, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Christopher S Cooper, MD — University of Iowa
- Study coordinator: Christopher S Cooper, MD
- Email: christopher-cooper@uiowa.edu
- Phone: 319-384-8922
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.