L-methionine, Hibiscus Sabdariffa and Boswellia Leaf Extract to Prevent Postoperative Urinary Tra… (NCT02216253) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
L-methionine, Hibiscus Sabdariffa and Boswellia Leaf Extract to Prevent Postoperative Urinary Tract Infection.
Italy150 participantsStarted 2014-10
Plain-language summary
This study will include women who will undergo pelvic reconstructive surgery and/or anti-incontinence sling procedures. Patients will be randomized to the combination of L-methionine, Hibiscus Sabdariffa and Boswellia Leaf Extract in tablet or placebo twice a day during the seven days before and after surgery (total of 14 days). In this randomized, double-blind study, the investigators will assess treatment of clinically suspected or culture-proven urinary tract infections within 3 weeks of surgery (primary outcome), and risk factors for treatment for postoperative urinary tract infections (secondary outcomes) between the two study groups.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* postoperative transurethral catheterization after surgery for pelvic organ prolapse and/or urinary incontinence
* patients aged ≥ 18 years
Exclusion Criteria:
* acute urinary tract infection at the moment of inclusion in the study
* antibiotic treatment prescribed for any other cause than urinary tract infection
* pregnancy
* known allergy to one of the elements of the active compound
* surgery for mesh excision
* surgery for urethral diverticulum
* surgery for fistula repair
* surgery for sacral neuromodulation
* any condition precluding the acquisition of written consent
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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Treatment for urinary tract infection after surgery.