Prophylactic Antibiotics for Preventing Urinary Tract Infections
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate if prophylactic antibiotics in urethral bulking are effective in reducing postprocedural urinary tract infections.
Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.
Is it safe to use prophylactic antibiotics for preventing urinary tract infections?
How do prophylactic antibiotics differ from other drugs for preventing urinary tract infections?
Prophylactic antibiotics are unique because they are given before any signs of infection appear, often as a single dose or short-term course, to prevent infections from occurring, especially in surgical settings. This approach is different from typical treatments that are administered after an infection has developed.14678
What data supports the effectiveness of the drug prophylactic antibiotics for preventing urinary tract infections?
Who Is on the Research Team?
Erika Wasenda, MD
Principal Investigator
Atlantic Health System
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults over 18 who are scheduled for a urethral bulking procedure to treat urinary incontinence. It's not suitable for those with frequent UTIs, known urinary retention issues, allergies to many antibiotics, inability to take oral antibiotics, other surgeries at the same time as bulking, or if pregnant/breastfeeding.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants undergo urethral bulking procedure with or without prophylactic antibiotics
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after the procedure, focusing on UTI and other complications
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Prophylactic antibiotics
Prophylactic antibiotics is already approved in United States, Canada, European Union for the following indications:
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Atlantic Health System
Lead Sponsor