Preventing Urinary Tract Infection Post-Surgery
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Urology, Urinary Tract Infections |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Nephrology / Urology, Other |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 11/23/2013 |
| Start Date: | June 2011 |
| Contact: | Betsy Foxman, PhD |
| Email: | bfoxman@umich.edu |
| Phone: | 734 764 5487 |
Phase II Efficacy of Cranberry Powder in Preventing Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infection Post Elective Gynecological Surgery
Approximately 10-27% of patients undergoing gynecologic surgeries develop a catheter
associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) in the post operatory period, as bladder
catheterization is a common practice in gynecologic surgery. Cranberry products provide
alternative means for preventing CAUTI and could result in decreased use of antimicrobials.
In this pilot study we will enroll 200 women post gynecologic surgery and randomize them to
take either cranberry capsules or placebo. The low risk of harm associated with using
cranberry to reduce UTI coupled with its potential benefit makes it a desirable intervention
for the prevention of CAUTI. The conduct/ results of this pilot /feasibility study will
prepare us for the conduct of a large scale clinical trial.
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Presenting at the gynecology clinic for a pre-operatory visit
2. Ability to give informed consent
3. Willing to take cranberry capsules for up to 6 weeks
4. 18 of age or older
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Pregnancy
2. History of nephrolithiasis
3. History of allergy to cranberry
4. Patient on anticoagulant medicine to be re-started during the 4-6 weeks after surgery
5. Less than 18 years old
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