Bacterial urinary tract infection
MONDO:0005247A bacterial infectious process affecting any part of the urinary tract, most commonly the bladder and the urethra. Symptoms include urinary urgency and frequency, burning sensation during urination, lower abdominal discomfort, and cloudy urine.
Also known as: UTI, infection, urinary tract, tract, infection of urinary, urinary tract infection, urinary tract infection (disease), urinary tract infectious disease, bacterial urinary tract infection (disease)
84 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 55 tagged with Bacterial urinary tract infection itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Bacterial urinary tract infection
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Pyelonephritis 8 trials · 21 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Acute pyelonephritis 13 trials
- Chronic pyelonephritis 1 trial Sub-types →
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Acute cystitis 7 trials
1 sub-type
- Acute gonococcal cystitis 0 trials
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Urethritis 5 trials · 6 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Ureaplasma urethritis 1 trial
- Gonococcal urethritis 0 trials
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Gonococcal cystitis 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Acute gonococcal cystitis 0 trials
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Renal tuberculosis 0 trials
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Ureter tuberculosis 0 trials
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Urinary bladder tuberculosis 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Can a new antibiotic combo tame tough UTIs in kids?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is investigating how a combination of two antibiotics, cefepime and enmetazobactam, is processed by the body and whether it is safe and tolerable in children from birth to under 18 years old who are hospitalized with a complicated urinary tract infection (cUTI)…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Orchid Pharma Europe GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a single IV antibiotic dose send kids home sooner?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a single dose of IV antibiotics followed by two days of oral antibiotics against the standard three days of IV antibiotics for children with complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs). The goal is to see if the shorter IV course is just as effective at resolv…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Murdoch Childrens Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with tough infections: experimental antibiotic combo tested
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new IV antibiotic (aztreonam-avibactam) in hospitalized children aged 9 months to 18 years with serious gram-negative bacterial infections. About 48 participants will receive either the new drug or the best available standard treatment. The goal is to see how t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Antibiotics after bladder botox may cut infection risk
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking a short course of antibiotics (ciprofloxacin) after Botox injections into the bladder can reduce the chance of urinary tract infections. About 160 adults with neurogenic overactive bladder (due to conditions like multiple sclerosis or spinal cord i…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Poop pills fight superbug infections!
Disease control Expanded accessThis study provides a fecal transplant product made from healthy donor stool to treat people with recurrent Clostridium difficile infection or multidrug-resistant urinary tract infections. The product is delivered by courier or FedEx after a contract is signed. The goal is to res…
Sponsor: Herbert DuPont, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can a simple drink mix keep UTIs away? new trial seeks answers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 6-month study tests whether a daily D-Mannose drink mix (FLUSH) can help women with a history of recurrent UTIs have fewer infections and better urinary health. About 210 adult women will be randomly assigned to one of three groups. Researchers will track how long it takes f…
Sponsor: Bonafide Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Antibiotics after bladder botox: infection prevention or not?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking the antibiotic ciprofloxacin for three days after bladder Botox injections reduces the risk of urinary tract infections in women with overactive bladder. About 202 women will be randomly assigned to receive either the antibiotic or a placebo pill. …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Vitamin c: a simple shield against Surgery-Linked UTIs?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking a daily vitamin C pill for 10 days can prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections in women having elective gynecologic surgery. Half of the 180 participants will receive vitamin C, and half will receive a placebo. The goal is to see if th…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: American University of Beirut Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Could a simple gel stop UTIs from coming back?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a vaginal gel called Multi-Gyn UT Protect to see if it can prevent repeated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women. Fifty adult women who have had multiple UTIs in the past year but no current infection will apply the gel twice a week for four months. Researche…
Sponsor: Karo Pharma AB • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Sugar pill may stop recurrent UTIs without antibiotics
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking D-mannose, a natural sugar, daily for a year can prevent recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in post-menopausal women aged 55 and older. Researchers will compare D-mannose to a placebo in 90 women who have had multiple UTIs. The goal is to se…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Catheter cleaning showdown: betadine vs sterile water – which is better?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways to clean the area before placing a temporary bladder catheter: Betadine (the current standard) versus sterile water. Researchers want to see if sterile water leads to fewer bacteria in the urine and less pain during the procedure. About 148 adults who…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Louisville • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Shower power: standing to pee may cut pain and catheter returns after surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether standing in the shower instead of sitting on the toilet helps women urinate more easily after having a catheter removed following vaginal surgery. The goal is to see if this position reduces pain, lowers the amount of urine left in the bladder, and dec…
Sponsor: Assuta Ashdod Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Which catheter holder is best? new study aims to reduce pain and infections
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adhesive or elastic band devices are better at securing urinary catheters in critically ill patients. The goal is to prevent skin injuries, reduce discomfort, and lower the risk of catheter-related infections. About 188 adults in intensive care will be ra…
Sponsor: Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Real-World watch: is zavicefta safe for tough infections?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study observes 600 patients in Korea who receive Zavicefta for complicated abdominal or urinary tract infections or hospital-acquired pneumonia. Researchers track side effects and how well the drug works. It is required by Korean regulators to ensure the drug's safety after …
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Routine pee test before bladder surgery may be unnecessary, major study suggests.
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will include 2,600 adults scheduled for bladder tumor surgery. Half will get a standard urine culture before surgery; the other half will not. The goal is to see if skipping the test leads to more fevers or infections in the month after surgery. If it's safe, it could …
Sponsor: Poitiers University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Emergency UTI treatment under review: study aims to cut unnecessary antibiotic use
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how doctors can improve antibiotic prescriptions for urinary tract infections (UTIs) after patients leave the emergency department. Researchers will check if adjusting antibiotics based on lab test results reduces the use of strong drugs like fluoroquinolones.…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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What lurks in urine? a biobank aims to decode Catheter-Related infections
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects urine samples from adults who use intermittent catheters, both during urinary tract infections (UTIs) and during symptom-free periods. The goal is to explore basic urine characteristics, like bacterial counts, to better understand UTIs in this group. No treatm…
Sponsor: Coloplast A/S • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we predict which stents will harbor bacteria?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 400 adults who receive a Double-J ureteral stent—a tube that helps drain urine from the kidney to the bladder. The goal is to identify risk factors for bacteria sticking to the stent and to see how this colonization relates to urinary tract infections, antibiot…
Sponsor: Al-Azhar University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bladder microbiome study aims to unlock secrets of urinary diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study from the University of Zurich is looking at how tiny organisms (microbes) and the immune system interact in the bladder. Researchers will collect samples from 800 adults with various urinary conditions, including infections, bladder pain, and overactive bladder, as wel…
Sponsor: University of Zurich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC