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)
80 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New antibiotic combo vaborem tested in kids for tough infections
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing the safety and how the body handles Vaborem, a combination of two antibiotics (meropenem and vaborbactam), in children from birth to under 18 years old who have serious Gram-negative bacterial infections. All 44 participants will receive the drug intravenous…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Menarini Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 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: PHASE4 • 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to stop CMV from coming back after transplant
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug letermovir can prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) from coming back in kidney or kidney/pancreas transplant patients who are at high risk. About 90 adults will take letermovir daily for 84 days and be followed for 6 months. The goal is to see if it red…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Old drug, new hope: can tinidazole beat a stubborn STI?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether tinidazole, a drug already approved for other infections, can cure Mycoplasma genitalium in men with urethritis. About 40 men will take the medication and be checked 21 days later to see if the bacteria are gone. The goal is to find a new treatment option…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Poop pills fight superbug infections!
Disease control AVAILABLEThis 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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Could a simple pill replace the IV drip for ER infections?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving oral antibiotics instead of IV antibiotics is just as safe and effective for patients with common infections like pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and cellulitis. About 4,000 adults in Danish emergency rooms will be randomly assigned to start o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Southern Denmark • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bonafide Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Could 3 days of IV antibiotics be enough for Kids' kidney infections?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two antibiotic treatments for acute kidney infection in children aged 1 month to 3 years. One group gets 3 days of IV antibiotics only, while the other gets 3 days IV followed by 7 days of oral antibiotics. The goal is to see if the shorter course works just a…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 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: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New blood test could spot hidden belly infections faster
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test that looks at RNA (genetic material) to quickly tell if a person with belly pain has an infection inside the abdomen, like appendicitis or diverticulitis. About 1,000 adults and children over age 7 with abdominal pain will give a blood sampl…
Sponsor: True Bearing Diagnostics, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 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: PHASE2 • 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…
Phase: NA • 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New tool helps pharmacists decide when antibiotics are needed for bladder infections
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a shared decision-making tool can help pharmacists and patients better understand when antibiotics are truly needed for uncomplicated cystitis (bladder infection). About 506 women with symptoms will be enrolled. The goal is to reduce unnecessary antibioti…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 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: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Louisville • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Spa treatment shows promise for chronic kidney and urinary conditions
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a 21-day spa program—including mineral water baths, exercise, and diet—can improve kidney function and reduce symptoms in 150 adults aged 40-70 with chronic kidney or urinary tract diseases. Participants receive standard spa care at a resort in the C…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Spa and Balneology, public research institution • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 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…
Phase: NA • 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…
Phase: NA • 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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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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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 Jun 27, 2026 13:07 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
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Could a simple bladder infection spare women from unnecessary cancer scans?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at women aged 50 and older who have visible blood in their urine along with a bladder infection. Researchers want to find out if these women really need to undergo invasive tests like cystoscopy and CT scans to check for bladder or kidney cancer. By following 300…
Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 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 Jun 26, 2026 12:53 UTC