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Comparison of Two Intermittent Urinary Catheters

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Urinary Retention
Interventions
Device: 30 cm Intermittent Catheter
Device: 40 cm Intermittent Catheter
Registration Number
NCT01284361
Lead Sponsor
Hollister Incorporated
Brief Summary

This is an unblinded, multi-center, randomized, controlled, cross-over study assessing wheel-chair bound, male user preference and catheter characteristics of two intermittent urinary catheters. Subjects enrolled in the study will be randomized to order of catheter use. Individual participation will consist of approximately 1 week of product use. The null hypothesis to be tested is there no difference between catheters.

Detailed Description

1. is male and at least 18 years of age.

2. is self-catheterizing at least 3 times a day.

3. has been performing catheterizations for at least 2 months.

4. is wheelchair bound.

5. is able to use a size 12 or 14 French straight catheter.

6. is willing and able to follow the study protocol and Investigator's instructions.

7. is in the opinion of the Investigator, qualified to participate.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
91
Inclusion Criteria
  • is male and at least 18 years of age
  • is self-catheterizing at least 3 times a day
  • has been performing catheterizations for at least 2 months
  • wheelchair bound
  • is able to use a size 12 or 14 French straight catheter
  • is willing and able to follow the study protocol and Investigator's instructions
  • is, in the opinion of the Investigator, qualified to participate
Exclusion Criteria
  • has cognitive impairments that preclude completion of study protocol
  • cannot communicate as determined by the Investigator
  • has an existing medical condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would interfere with the subject's ability to participate or in the interpretation of the results
  • has a symptomatic urinary tract infection determined by interview
  • has a retracted penis
  • has participated in a study during the previous 30 days involving catheterization
  • has been diagnosed with an enlarged prostate
  • has urethral strictures, false passages, or urethral obstruction

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
30 cm Intermittent Catheter30 cm Intermittent CatheterIntervention was the test of a 30 cm catheter compared to standard commercial 40 cm catheter in a cross-over design.
40 cm Intermittent Catheter40 cm Intermittent CatheterActive comparator 40 cm commercial catheter was compared to experimental 30 cm catheter in a cross-over design.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Percentage of Participants1 week

Percentage of participants that preferred the 40 cm catheter

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Assessment of Ease of Use Characteristics1 week

Ease of insertion, removal, and control while catheterizing were assessed using a 5 point Likert scale. The numbers recorded are the percentage of the "top" two responses on a 5 point Likert scale. On one scale this includes 1) Very Easy or 2) Easy, on a scale ranging from 1) Very Easy to 5) Very Difficult. On the other scale this includes 1) Strongly Agree or 2) Agree on a scale ranging from 1) Strongly Agree to 5) Strongly Disagree.

Trial Locations

Locations (4)

Mark Drug Medical Supply

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Wheeling, Illinois, United States

Shepherd Center and Crawford Research Institute

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Vanderbilt University

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Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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