Intermittent Catheterization Acceptance Test (NCT01651546) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Intermittent Catheterization Acceptance Test
France200 participantsStarted 2013-03
Plain-language summary
The aim of the study is to create and validate a specific test named Intermittent Catheterization Acceptance Test (I-CAT), assessing "the acceptance" of clean intermittent self catheterization (CISC) in a neurological and no neurological population with indication to self catheterization.
CISC avoids urological complications in bladder with chronic and improves quality of life. Despite theses challenges, the learning of CISC can face some physical, cognitive and psychological difficulties. Recently, we have validate a new test for predicting the physical and cognitive abilities to practice CISC named "PP-Test". Meanwhile, psychological factors are not explored in this test. To our knowledge, no study has been conducted in order to demonstrate in a prospective trial, which kind of psychological barriers can exist. Likewise it would be interesting to create a new test assessing the psychological "acceptance" of the patients to CISC before learning (I-CAT). Based on the results of this self-assessment test, the specific nurse could then change her speech by playing down the importance of some fear and anxiety described by the patients. The learning of CISC would be facilitated.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patient diagnosed with neurological disease (brain, trauma and no trauma spinal injury, cauda equine syndrome) or non neurological disease
* Patients seen in consultation or in traditional hospital
* Indication for the realization of self-catheterization Intermittent must be asked because of a bladder-type retentionist or overactive bladder with an indication of medical (anticholinergics or botulinum toxin intra-detrusor injection) or surgical (kind of expansion enterocystoplasty) treatment to prevent bladder emptying without urinary catheterization
* PP-Test score ≥10/15
* Age \> 18 years
* Patient with social security
Exclusion Criteria:
* Urethral injury preventing the practice of self-catheterization
* Indication to installing a suprapubic catheter or probe
* Patients able to answer to questionnaire and communicate in French
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?
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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
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Intermittent catheterization acceptance test (I-CAT)