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A Pilot Comparison of Short-course Nitrofurantoin in Females With Uncomplicated Bacterial Cystitis in the Emergency Department

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Uncomplicated Bacterial Cystitis
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT01749605
Lead Sponsor
University of Iowa
Brief Summary

Pilot study to compare the efficacy and safety of 3-day, twice-daily regimens of nitrofurantoin and ciprofloxacin in emergency department (ED) patients presenting with UBC.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
35
Inclusion Criteria
  • pre-menopausal females
  • ages 18-45 years old
  • symptoms of a UTI (dysuria, frequency, urgency)
Exclusion Criteria
  • Onset of symptoms >7 days prior to the ED visit
  • Non-English speaking
  • Symptoms of pyelonephritis
  • Diabetic
  • Indications of sepsis
  • Immunocompromised
  • Currently using prophylactic antimicrobials
  • Medications that could interfere with study drug
  • Pregnant
  • Lactating
  • History of kidney or liver disease
  • Vaginal symptoms
  • Presence of a urinary catheter
  • Treatment for UBC <2 weeks prior to ED visit
  • Known allergy to study drug
  • Unavailable for follow-up

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Ciprofloxacin 250 mgciprofloxacin 250 mg BID x 3 days-
nitrofurantoin 100 mgNitrofurantoin monohydrate/macrocrystals 100 mg BID x 3 days-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of Participants With Clinical Cure at Day 77 days

Seven days after randomization, subjects received a telephone call to determine if their symptoms have completely resolved. Patients answers were limited to: Yes (clinical cure), No (treatment failure)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

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Iowa City, Iowa, United States

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