Double Voiding for Urinary Tract Infection Prevention Post-Kidney Transplant
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
Urinary tract infections (UTI) are common in kidney transplant recipients and are an important cause of illness and hospital admissions. Past studies have shown that about 1 out of 5 of newly transplanted patients develop UTI within their first 3 months of transplantation. Such UTIs increase the risk for blood stream infection and acute rejection of the kidney, Improvements in urinary voiding techniques may reduce the frequency of UTI. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the benefits of "double voiding" in kidney transplant recipients.
Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.
Is double voiding safe for humans?
How does the double voiding treatment prevent urinary tract infections after kidney transplant?
Double voiding is a unique technique where patients urinate twice in a short period to ensure the bladder is fully emptied, which helps reduce the risk of urinary tract infections. This method is different from other treatments like antibiotics or vaccines because it focuses on a physical action rather than medication to prevent infections.12678
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Double Voiding for preventing urinary tract infections after a kidney transplant?
Who Is on the Research Team?
Muthukumar Thangamani, M.D.
Principal Investigator
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adult kidney transplant recipients who are being routinely followed at the NYP-WCM Transplant Clinic. It's not for those discharged with an indwelling catheter (Foley) after their transplant.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants are instructed to follow either double voiding or regular voiding techniques
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for the incidence of UTIs and other complications
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Double Voiding
- Regular Voiding
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Lead Sponsor