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Bladder Pain Syndrome clinical trials
12 of 14 indexed Bladder Pain Syndrome trials are currently recruiting.
14 US clinical trials · 12 currently recruiting
Bladder Pain Syndrome is the subject of 14 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 12 of them currently open to new participants. 2 are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 4 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most active sponsor is Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, running 3 of these trials.
The research picture
Bladder Pain Syndrome has 14 registered US clinical trials, 12 of them open to new participants right now, about 86% of the total.
- 12
- recruiting participants now
- 86%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 2
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 3
- top sponsor: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Active & Recent Trials
14 total, page 1 of 1
Identifying Genetic Causes of IC/BPS
Boston Children's Hospital
NCT00389142
EPPIC: Easing Pelvic Pain Interventions Clinical Research Program
State University of New York at Buffalo
NCT05127616
Pain Type and Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome Treatment
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
NCT06299683
Effect of Intradetrusor onabotulinumtoxinA Injection Versus Conservative Management on Female Sexual Function in Patients With Bladder Pain Syndrome
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
NCT06729151
Safety and Efficacy Study of VNX001 Compared to Its Individual Components (Lidocaine and Heparin) or Placebo in Subjects With IC/BPS
Vaneltix Pharma
NCT05737121
Bladder Botox UTI Antibiotic Prophylaxis
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
NCT06387329
Investigation of PEMF Therapy for Female Patients With IC/BPS
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
NCT05149573
Motor Cortical Neuromodulation in Women With Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome
University of Southern California
NCT04734847
Safety, Efficacy, and Frequency of Administration of VNX001 in the Treatment of Interstitial Cystitis / Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS)
Vaneltix Pharma
NCT06394830
New Approaches to Nerve Stimulation Therapy for Bladder Pain Syndrome
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
NCT06204874
Acupuncture First for IC/BPS
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
NCT06366269
Safety and Efficacy of Aloe Vera in the Management of the Symptoms of Interstitial Cystitis
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
NCT04734106
Transvaginal Botulinum Toxin A for Interstitial Cystitis / Bladder Pain Syndrome
Stanford University
NCT05485207
Clinical Trial Comparing Two Bladder Instillations for IC/BPS
Olivia Cardenas-Trowers, M.D.
NCT03463915
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 2 |
| Phase 2 | 2 |
| Phase 3 | 1 |
| Phase 4 | 1 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Bladder Pain Syndrome Trial Landscape
14 indexed Bladder Pain Syndrome studies · 12 recruiting (86%).
Phase mix: 2 late (III/IV) vs 4 early (I/II).
Top sponsor: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (3 trials), 9 others listed. 14 shown below, recruiting first.
How to read this condition's trial landscape
That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.
Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinical trials are there for Bladder Pain Syndrome?
PlainTrial tracks 14 US clinical trials for Bladder Pain Syndrome, of which 12 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Bladder Pain Syndrome?
Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.
Is this data current?
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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.
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