Urinary tract infections, recurrent, susceptibility to

This study tested whether transplanting healthy gut bacteria (washed microbiota transplantation) could help people who get frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Thirty adults with recurrent UTIs received the treatment through a tube into the gut. Researchers tracked how many …

This early-phase trial tested whether putting heparin directly into the bladder can reduce the number of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women who get them often. 34 women with recurrent UTIs received either heparin or a placebo (saline) bladder wash. The study measured how ma…

This study looked at whether deep cleaning of the gums (non-surgical periodontal therapy) could reduce prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels and urinary tract infections in men with both gum disease and chronic prostatitis or recurrent UTIs. Sixty men were split into three group…

This study looked at whether giving pomegranate seed oil supplements for 24 weeks could help prevent urinary tract infections and pneumonia in people with advanced dementia who are in palliative care. It also checked if the supplement helped reduce or stop antipsychotic medicatio…

This study tested whether an over-the-counter vaginal moisturizing gel, called BioNourish, could reduce recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in menopausal women. The idea is that the gel helps restore a healthy vaginal microbiome, which may protect against UTIs. Eight post-m…

This completed Phase 2 trial tested fecal microbiota transfer (FMT) – a freeze-dried product made from healthy donor stool – in 40 women with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). The goal was to see if FMT could prevent future UTIs by restoring healthy gut bacteria. Researc…

This study tested whether taking a probiotic called Lactobacillus reuteri could reduce the number of repeat urinary tract infections (UTIs) in adult women who had recently finished antibiotic treatment for a UTI. 140 women with a history of recurrent UTIs took either the probioti…

This early-phase trial tests whether taking a daily probiotic (Saccharomyces boulardii) and using a targeted antibiotic (ciprofloxacin) only when a UTI occurs can reduce the number of repeat infections in children aged 2 to 17. Participants have had at least three UTIs in the pas…

This study tested whether D-mannose, a natural sugar, can prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in people who need a catheter for a long time. Nineteen participants with recurrent UTIs were followed to see if D-mannose reduced the number of infections needing treatment. The goa…

This study tested whether taking a specific probiotic (Lactobacillus crispatus M247) along with another probiotic blend could help prevent repeat urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women. 84 women with a history of frequent UTIs took either the probiotic combo or a standard probi…

This study tested whether a supplement made from bovine colostrum (the first milk from cows) can prevent repeated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children. Sixty children with a history of recurrent UTIs took part. The goal was to see if this natural prebiotic could reduce the…

This completed study tested whether taking nettle and cranberry capsules twice daily for 8 weeks could prevent recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in adults aged 30 to 75. Sixty participants with a history of frequent UTIs were given either the supplement or a placebo. Rese…

This study tested a fractional carbon dioxide laser treatment for women with vaginal and urinary symptoms like dryness, burning, pain during sex, and incontinence. One hundred women received three laser sessions about six weeks apart. The main goal was to see if symptoms improved…

This study aimed to develop and test two new questionnaires for people with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). The Recurrent UTI Symptom Scale measures symptom severity, while the Recurrent UTI Impact Questionnaire looks at how the condition affects daily life, work, and …

This study looked at 27 postmenopausal women with frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs) to understand why vaginal estrogen therapy prevents UTIs in only about half of them. Researchers examined changes in bacteria in the vagina and bladder, as well as immune responses, before …

This study followed 94 adults who have both recurrent urinary tract infections and kidney stones that are not blocking the kidney. Researchers wanted to see if surgically removing these stones reduces the number of future UTIs compared to just monitoring them. Patients chose with…

This study looked at 99 people with type 2 diabetes who had repeated urinary tract infections (UTIs). Researchers compared how well antibiotics worked in patients with good versus poor blood sugar control. They checked if the infection cleared after 14 days and if it returned wit…