Vitamin C to prevent urine infections after gynecologic surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Infections, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This Phase 2 study tests whether taking vitamin C can lower the chance of getting a urinary tract infection (UTI) after planned gynecologic surgery. It may help people who want to reduce post-surgery infection risk.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman who is not pregnant
- You are 18 years or older
- You are scheduled for elective gynecologic (GYN) surgery
- You are not already taking vitamin C supplements
- Your urine test before admission is not showing a UTI
- You do not have certain kidney or bladder problems or special bleeding-thinner needs after surgery
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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