Methenamine vs. antibiotics to prevent UTIs after sling surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Infections, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares a non-antibiotic medicine (methenamine) to antibiotics for preventing urinary tract infections after a common incontinence surgery (mid-urethral sling). It may help people avoid antibiotics and their side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are female and at least 18 years old.
- You are planning to have a surgery called a mid-urethral sling (for stress urinary incontinence).
- You do not have a current or recurrent urinary tract infections.
- You are not allergic or intolerant to the medications being studied (methenamine or certain antibiotics).
- Your kidney function is normal enough (GFR ≥ 30).
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or have conditions like interstitial cystitis or a weak immune system.
Quick eligibility check
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