Testing a special rinse to prevent infection after catheter removal
Part of Infections, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using a special antiseptic solution (Irrisept) when removing a urinary catheter can lower the chance of getting a urinary tract infection. It is for people visiting a urology clinic for catheter removal who are not already on antibiotics.
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Who can take part
- You are going to the urology clinic to have a urinary catheter taken out.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are willing to fill out a short survey after the catheter is removed.
- You are not allergic to a common antiseptic called chlorohexidine gluconate.
- You are not currently taking antibiotics for any reason.
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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