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Postop Catheterization for Urinary Retention

Terminated
Conditions
Urinary Retention
Registration Number
NCT04030377
Lead Sponsor
NorthShore University HealthSystem
Brief Summary

This study investigates patient's preference and satisfaction with choice of catheterization after surgical urogynecological procedures.

Detailed Description

Preoperatively, the enrolled patient receives information about risks and benefits of three ways of bladder catheterization as means of management of postoperative urinary retention. Based on this information, the patient chooses her preferred way of postoperative catheterization in case she experiences acute urinary retention after surgery. After the surgery, those patients requiring catheterization postoperatively evaluate their experience in a postoperative questionnaire.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
47
Inclusion Criteria
  • All female patients who undergo urogynecological surgery procedures at NorthShore University HealthSystem and consent to participate
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients who cannot read, comprehend, and write in English

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Patient satisfaction with choice of catheterization method2 weeks after index procedure

Assessed through post-operative questionnaire completion

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Assessment of complication rates2 weeks after index procedure

Comparison of complication rates between intermittent vs. indwelling catheterization: data derived from review of participant medical record

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

NorthShore University HealthSystem

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Skokie, Illinois, United States

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