CompletedNot Applicable

Early or Late Foley Removal After Thoracotomy

United States375 participantsStarted 2011-12

Plain-language summary

Is the early removal of Foley catheter safe in patients undergoing general thoracic surgery with an epidural catheter in place?

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * epidural catheter after thoracic surgery * foley in place Exclusion Criteria: * \< 18 years of age * death in hospital within 30 days of the operation * length of hospital stay is less than 48 hours * epidural catheter is removed before the 3rd postoperative day * patients who have a suprapubic catheter or no bladder * patients who require a urologist or a urologic technician to insert the Foley catheter at the time of surgery * patients who were being intermittently catheterized before surgery * patients with a known urinary tract infection preoperatively * patients required to keep Foley in since they required close monitoring of urinary output

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Need for insertion of catheter after Foley removed.

Timeframe: participants will be followed for the duration of hospital stay, an expected average of 5 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01611519

SponsorMayo Clinic

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2014-10

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.