Betadine vs sterile water for catheter cleaning
Treatments studied
Part of Infections, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This trial compares using Betadine (an iodine-based antiseptic) versus sterile water to clean the area before a catheter is placed in the doctor's office. The goal is to see which method better prevents infections during the procedure.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are having a catheter placed in the doctor's office (not in the hospital).
- You have not had a catheter placed for any reason in the last 4 weeks.
- You do not have a history of recurrent urinary tract infections (2 or more in 6 months or 3 in 12 months).
- You do not have a positive nitrite test on your urine sample (a sign of infection).
- You are not allergic to iodine or Betadine.
- You are not in your second or third trimester of pregnancy.
- You can speak and understand English and can give your own consent.
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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