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Urinary Catheter Self-Discontinuation After Urogynecology Surgery

United States118 participantsStarted 2023-08-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to determine if removal of transurethral urinary catheters by patients at home is as safe as catheter removal in the office following urogynecologic surgery. Participants will be randomized to either standard catheter removal in the office or catheter self-removal at home.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion criteria

. Are at least 18 years of age
. Are fluent and able to read in English or Spanish
. Undergo POP and/or SUI surgery (uterosacral ligament suspension, sacrospinous ligament fixation, sacral colpopexy, anterior colporrhaphy, posterior colporrhaphy, and/or mid-urethral sling) that occurs on Monday - Thursday
. Have transurethral catheter in place at the conclusion of surgery as part of standard care
. Are diagnosed with POUR on POD0 based on ultrasound bladder scan PVR of 100 mL or more
. Are discharged home on the same day of surgery (POD 0)

Exclusion criteria

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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

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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?

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What they're measuring

Number of Participants With Postoperative Urinary Retention

Timeframe: Post-operative day 1

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05860634

SponsorUniversity of Texas at Austin

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-10-01

Contact for this trial

Mary M Rieger, MD

512-324-8670 mary.rieger@austin.utexas.edu

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