Comparing hair removal methods before urethral stricture surgery
Part of Infections, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of removing hair before surgery in men having repair for a narrow urethra. The goal is to see which method reduces bacteria on the skin more effectively, possibly lowering infection risk.
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Who can take part
- You are a male aged 18 or older.
- You have been diagnosed with a urethral stricture (a narrowing in the tube that carries urine out of the body).
- You are scheduled for a surgery to repair the stricture, done by using a piece of your cheek lining or by connecting the two healthy ends.
- You have not used any antibiotics (pills or creams) on the genital area in the last week.
- You do not have any skin problems (like cuts, rashes, or infections) around the perineum.
- You can understand and follow instructions for preparing before surgery and coming in for checkups afterward.
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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