Characterization of Vaginal, Urinary and Fecal Microbiomes in Women with Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexFemale
AgeNot listed
SponsorHadassah Medical Organization
The objectives are to evaluate whether variations in vaginal and/or urinary and/or fecal microbiome predispose postmenopausal women to recurrent cystitis. This will be explored using comparison of microbiome profiles between those with recurrent UTI compared to age-matched women without recurrent UTI.
Menopausal status
Two or more documented, culture-positive infections in the last six months or ≥3 infections in the last year Patients'
Neurogenic bladder condition
Known immunodeficiencies
Usage of antibiotics or probiotics within the previous month
Known renal calculi or anatomic malformations