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Urinary Retention clinical trials
7 of 12 indexed Urinary Retention trials are currently recruiting.
12 US clinical trials · 7 currently recruiting
Urinary Retention is the subject of 12 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 7 of them currently open to new participants. 1 are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 3 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most active sponsor is Hackensack Meridian Health, running 2 of these trials.
The research picture
Urinary Retention has 12 registered US clinical trials, 7 of them open to new participants right now, about 58% of the total.
- 7
- recruiting participants now
- 58%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 1
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 2
- top sponsor: Hackensack Meridian Health
Active & Recent Trials
12 total, page 1 of 1
How the Method of Bladder Emptying After Epidural Placement in Labor Affects Postpartum Voiding
University of Pittsburgh
NCT07125326
Pelvic Health Electrically Evoked Recording (PEER) 2 Study
MedtronicNeuro
NCT05200923
Post-operative Urinary Retention (POUR) Following Thoracic Surgery
Hackensack Meridian Health
NCT03609580
Effect of Chlorhexidine Gluconate Bladder Instillations in Patients With Chronic Suprapubic Catheters on Unplanned Healthcare Encounters and Quality of Life
Yale University
NCT06163469
Post Operative Urinary Retention (POUR) Following Thoracic Oncological Surgery
Hackensack Meridian Health
NCT05657990
Preoperative Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy to Minimize Stress Urinary Incontinence After Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
The Cleveland Clinic
NCT06179654
Comparison of Urinary Flow Study
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
NCT06918067
Preoperative Tamsulosin to Prevent Postoperative Urinary Retention After Surgery For Pelvic Floor Disorders
The Cleveland Clinic
NCT04232683
Qualitative Assessment of the Impact of TTNS on QOL and Participation
Medstar Health Research Institute
NCT04248322
Use of The Spanner Temporary Prostatic Stent as an Alternative to a Urinary Catheter to Achieve Bladder Drainage in Men
SRS Medical
NCT02643849
Assessing Pyridium for Post-Sling Urinary Retention
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
NCT03302936
Superficial Peroneal Nerve Neuromodulation for Non-Obstructive Urinary Retention
Christopher J Chermansky, MD
NCT04000763
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 3 |
| Phase 4 | 1 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Urinary Retention Trial Landscape
12 indexed Urinary Retention studies · 7 recruiting (58%).
Phase mix: 1 late (III/IV) vs 3 early (I/II).
Top sponsor: Hackensack Meridian Health (2 trials), 9 others listed. 12 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 Urinary Retention?
PlainTrial tracks 12 US clinical trials for Urinary Retention, of which 7 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Urinary Retention?
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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