Reduce the risk of bladder infections by using a surgical stainless steel female length catheter to perform intermittent self catheterisation.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: eurogenic bladder with a post void residual volume of greater than 100mls; Urinary tract infection; Neurogenic bladder with a post void residual volume of greater than 100mls; Renal and Urogenital - Other renal and urogenital disorders; Infection - Studies of infection and infectious agents

• Registration Number: ACTRN12610000637044
• Lead Sponsor: Dr L J (Vic) du Plessis

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2010-08-03
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 10

Inclusion Criteria

(1) Female patients aged 16 - 80.
(2) The patient must have a neurogenic bladder and a post void residual volume > 100mls.
(3) The patient must be able to self-catheterise without assistance from a carer.
(4) There must be a history of recurrent urinary tract infections clinically associated with self-catheterisation.

Exclusion Criteria

(1) History of urethral trauma/stricture.
(2) Inadequate upper limb dexterity to be able to self-catheterise.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Incidence of urinary tract infection. <br><br>If a patient is symptomatic during the 12 week study period, a urine sample is obtained for microscopy and culture to confirm the infection, then treated accordingly[At any point during the 12 week study period if the patient is symptomatic]