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Effect of Furosemide on Confirmation of Ureteral Patency During Routine Cystoscopy

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Cystoscopy
Interventions
Drug: Normal Saline
Registration Number
NCT02960412
Lead Sponsor
University of South Florida
Brief Summary

This study evaluates if administration of IV furosemide leads to expedited confirmation of ureteral patency when compared to placebo (IV saline) in routine cystoscopy performed after urogynecologic surgery.

Detailed Description

Cystoscopy is performed routinely after urogynecologic surgery to ensure there was no injury to the urinary tract (urethra, bladder, or ureters). In order to confirm that no damage occurred to the ureters, a jet of urine must be visualized from each ureteral opening.

The time it takes to confirm this ureteral patency is variable and some sources suggest using furosemide to decrease the time it takes to see these jets. This study will evaluate what effect, if any, this medicine has on time to confirming ureteral patency.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
150
Inclusion Criteria
  • Undergoing any urogynecologic surgery
  • No allergy or contraindication to receiving furosemide
  • Normal Creatinine/glomerular filtration rate
Exclusion Criteria
  • Unable to consent, including if non English speaking
  • Allergy or contraindication to receiving furosemide
  • Intraoperative injury to the lower urinary tract

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
placeboNormal Salinenormal saline 1mL IV push for one dose
furosemidefurosemidefurosemide 10mg (1mL) IV push for one dose
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
time to ureteral patencyintra-operative

time to confirmation of ureteral patency in seconds

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
adverse effects from furosemide administrationimmediately post operative (1-3 days post operatively)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Tampa General Hospital

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Tampa, Florida, United States

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