Betadine vs Sterile Water for Periurethral Preparation

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 4
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18+
SponsorUniversity of Louisville

About this trial

The purpose of this study is to determine whether cleaning of the urethra, or external opening to the bladder, with sterile water (water that has been treated to remove bacteria and living organisms) vs Betadine also known as Povidone-Iodine (a medical grade cleaning solution) changes the rates of bacteria in the urine after a temporary catheter, or draining tube, is placed into the bladder. Chemical antiseptics, including Betadine, are the current standard of care. An additional goal of this study is to determine whether cleaning of the urethra, or external opening to the bladder, with sterile water vs betadine changes the amount of discomfort or pain patients experience with placement of a temporary catheter, or draining tube, in the bladder.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Aged 18+

Patient undergoing in office straight catherization

Disqualifiers

History of culture proven recurrent urinary tract infection (2 in any 6-month period or 3 in any 12-month period)

Urine Analysis with +Nitrites

Catherization for any reason in the last 4 weeks

History of Iodine allergy

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Povidone-Iodine
  • Sterile water

Treatment groups

148 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators