A randomised single-blind comparison of the effectiveness of the high-level disinfectants Tristel Fusion (chlorine dioxide) and Cidex OPA (ortho-phthaldehyde) for use with flexible cystoscopes
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Effectiveness of high level disinfectants for flexible cystoscopesInfection - Other infectious diseases
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12609000687291
- Lead Sponsor
- Tristel Solutions Ltd
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 180
Inclusion Criteria
Participants requiring a flexible cystoscope and who provide written informed consent will be eligible to participate. Other inclusion criteria are a negative MSU at baseline, no symptoms of urinary tract infection (UTI) on the day of investigation, no specific indication for parenteral antibiotic prophylaxis (e.g. artificial heart valve), no current indwelling urinary catheter and no recent surgery on the urogenital tract.
Exclusion Criteria
Exclusion criteria include the requirement of a biopsy during the procedure.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method