Impact of Integrated Care Pathways for Prevention of Post-operative Urinary Retention (POUR) (NCT03863743) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Impact of Integrated Care Pathways for Prevention of Post-operative Urinary Retention (POUR)
United States164 participantsStarted 2019-02-05
Plain-language summary
A prospective randomized control trial will be conducted at Good Samaritan Hospital and TriHealth Evendale Hospital. Subjects will receive total hip or knee surgery and follow-up via standard care at the discretion of the treating physician or the experimental study arm in which all patients will undergo the integrated care pathway.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* ASA grade I- III
* BMI under 36 kg/m\^2
* Scheduled surgery for primary total hip or knee replacement
* Age 18+ years
Exclusion Criteria:
* Contraindications or failure of neuraxial anesthesia
* Patients must not be outpatient total hip or knee procedure
* Known intercurrent UTI, incontinence, or urinary retention not addressed by pre-operative urologic consultation and correction
* Pregnancy
* Current nicotine, alcohol or drug abusers
* Pre-operative narcotic use (any narcotic consumption within 3 days prior to surgery)
* Post- operative parenteral narcotic administration
* Allergy or intolerance to liposomal bupivacaine, bupivacaine, celecoxib, dexamethasone and/or pregabalin
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.