Comparing two hair removal methods before surgery for urethral stricture
Part of Infections, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of removing hair before surgery for a narrowed urethra, to see which one reduces infections better. If you're a man having this surgery, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are a man aged 18 or older.
- You have been diagnosed with a narrowed urethra and are scheduled for one of two specific surgeries to repair it.
- You have not used antibiotics in the week before surgery or any antimicrobial cream on the genital area.
- You are willing to join and sign a consent form.
- You do not have serious infections, immune problems, skin conditions in the genital area, or allergies to the cleaning solution used.
Quick eligibility check
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