Value of Infection Control Programs on Infection Associated with Urinary Tract Catheterization in Sohag University Hospital

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: UTI

• Registration Number: NCT06859814
• Lead Sponsor: Sohag University

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an infection control program implemented at Sohag University Hospital in reducing the incidence of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) among patients requiring urinary catheterization.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-02
• Study Start: 2025-02-01
• Study First Submitted: 2025-02-28
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-03-04
• Study First Posted: 2025-03-05
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-03-05
• Last Update Posted: 2025-03-10
• Primary Completion: 2025-06-30
• Study Completion: 2025-08-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 200

Inclusion Criteria

Adult patients (≥ 18 years) who are catheterized during their hospitalization. Patients who provide informed consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients with a known history of urinary tract infections prior to hospitalization.

Patients who have indwelling catheters for more than 14 days before the study. Patients with urinary tract anomalies or other conditions that may affect infection rates.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Incidence of CAUTIs:	one month	The primary outcome will be the rate of CAUTIs before and after the implementation of the infection control program. CAUTIs will be defined according to the criteria established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and will include clinical signs, symptoms, and positive urine cultures.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Length of Hospital Stay:	one month	The average length of stay for patients with CAUTIs will be compared preand post-intervention. A reduction in length of stay may indicate improved patient outcomes and decreased complications.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Sohag University Hospitals; 🇪🇬 Sohag, Egypt