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Official title Evaluation Patient Satisfaction After Passive Bladder Catheter Removal Compared to Active Removal
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05313945
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- In usual practice, the removal of the bladder catheter is performed by a nurse a few days after the surgery. The nurse deflates the balloon and removes the catheter from the urethra by manual traction.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older, men only
You may be able to join if
- Male ≥ 18 years old
- With an indwelling urinary catheter placed after any of the following procedures: A uro-endoscopic surgery from the list below:
- Endoscopic prostate resection (or transurethral prostate resection).
- Laser prostate enucleation
- Prostate thermotherapy by radiofrequency
You likely can't join if
- Patient who is unable to perform intimate hygiene alone in a standing position
- Patient with a painful genital lesion
- Patient with an extended pelvic pathology
- Need to remove the indwelling urinary catheter at the patient's home instead of hospital
- Patient under guardianship or curator
- Patient unable to understand the objectives of the study or unwilling to comply with postoperative instructions
See the full eligibility criteria
- Male ≥ 18 years old
- With an indwelling urinary catheter placed after any of the following procedures: A uro-endoscopic surgery from the list below:
- Endoscopic prostate resection (or transurethral prostate resection).
- Laser prostate enucleation
- Prostate thermotherapy by radiofrequency
- A high-intensity focused ultrasound treatment for prostate cancer
- Cervico-prostatic incision or internal urethrotomy
- Endoscopic/Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor (TURBT)
- Surgical treatment of bladder stones, ureter stones (rigid ureteroscopy) and kidney stones (flexible ureteroscopy with laser stone fragmentation)
- Patient who has given written consent to participate
- Patient who is unable to perform intimate hygiene alone in a standing position
- Patient with a painful genital lesion
- Patient with an extended pelvic pathology
- Need to remove the indwelling urinary catheter at the patient's home instead of hospital
- Patient under guardianship or curator
- Patient unable to understand the objectives of the study or unwilling to comply with postoperative instructions
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Grenoble, France
- Lyon, France
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling male, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Grenoble, France; Lyon, France. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.