Bacteria on double-J stents: risks and effects
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study looks at whether bacteria build up on double-J stents (small tubes that help drain urine) and what that means for your health. By checking the stent and urine samples before and after, doctors hope to learn how to reduce infections and improve care.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled to have a temporary double-J stent (a small tube that helps your kidney drain urine).
- The stent is placed for a common urinary issue, like kidney stones, a blockage, after surgery, or to help a ureter heal.
- Your stent will be removed during the study period, and you can come to follow-up visits.
- You can provide samples (like urine) when the stent is put in and when it's taken out.
- You are not currently fighting a severe urinary infection (urosepsis).
- You do not have a permanent stent or other drainage tubes that might affect the results.
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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