At-home external catheter study for women with recurrent catheter problems
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether PureWick, an external catheter device (worn outside the body rather than inserted), can reduce problems women experience with traditional indwelling catheters. If you've had repeated catheter issues requiring medical visits, this trial may help you avoid those complications.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman 18 years or older
- You have used an indwelling catheter (tube inserted into the bladder) for at least 4 weeks
- You've had at least 5 catheter-related problems in the past month that required medical treatment or visits
- You can follow all study procedures and complete questionnaires about how you're feeling
- You don't have active infections, open sores on genitals, or unmanaged bowel incontinence
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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