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The Effectiveness of a Bacteriophobic Coating on Urinary Catheters

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Urinary Tract Infections
Interventions
Device: Standard Care
Device: Camstent Coated Catheter
Registration Number
NCT05719753
Lead Sponsor
Camstent Ltd.
Brief Summary

To assess if a bacteriophobic coating prevents biofilm and host protein accumulation on urinary catheters and inflammatory protein release in urine following catheterization

Detailed Description

The purpose of the study is to provide pilot information on the characteristics of the biofilm formed on the coated catheter compared to a standard catheter. The two objectives are;

1. to evaluate the catheter's on-label performance in customary clinical use.

2. to quantify biofilm formation on the catheter surface, and to compare it with biofilm formation on the hospitals current uncoated catheters.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria
  1. All patients undergoing colorectal resection routinely requiring a urinary catheter as part of their standard post-operative care.
  2. Patients aged 18-85 years will be eligible for the study.
  3. Able to give informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Patients that have or recently (within 3 weeks) had a urinary catheter, or those with signs of current urinary tract infection.
  2. Pregnant patients.
  3. Patients with a potentially immunocompromised condition (steroids, HIV)
  4. Patients who are unable to give informed consent

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Standard of CareStandard CareBard Catheter
Camstent Coated CatheterCamstent Coated CatheterThe Camstent Coated Foley Catheter is an all-silicone two-way Foley-type urinary catheter, to which a proprietary polymeric coating has been applied.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
An analytic characterisation of catheters after routine patient use, will yield estimates of the difference in biofilm density between coated and non-coated catheters.1 year

An analytic characterisation of catheters after routine patient use, will yield estimates of the difference in biofilm density between coated and non-coated catheters.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
catheter blockage1 year

catheter blockage

catheter associated infection1 year

catheter associated infection

Ease of insertion and removal of the catheter since it creates a very smooth and slippery surface using the NHS staff standard clinical feedback form.1 year

Ease of insertion and removal of the catheter since it creates a very smooth and slippery surface using the NHS staff standard clinical feedback form.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Nottingham

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Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

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