URINARY RETENTION

This study tests whether a bladder wash with a low-dose antiseptic (chlorhexidine) during routine catheter changes can reduce urinary tract infections and unplanned healthcare visits. Seventy adults with a long-term suprapubic catheter and a history of UTIs will receive the wash …

This study tests whether taking Tamsulosin (Flomax) for a week before surgery can help older men urinate normally after thoracic cancer surgery. About 46 men aged 55 and older will take the drug and have their bladder checked after surgery. The goal is to see if fewer men need ca…

This study tests whether taking Flomax (tamsulosin) before and after chest surgery can prevent urinary retention in men aged 50 and older. Urinary retention is a common complication that can require a catheter and cause discomfort. The trial will compare two dosing schedules—star…

This 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…

This study compares how fast urine flows through two different catheters designed for women who regularly use catheters to empty their bladder. Seventeen women will test both catheters during one visit, and answer questions about satisfaction a week later. The goal is to see if o…

This study tests whether adding magnesium sulfate to the standard epidural pain medicine (morphine) can reduce the chance of urinary retention after a C-section. About 1 in 3 women have trouble urinating after surgery, often needing a catheter. The trial will compare magnesium pl…

This study looks at men with urinary retention who need a catheter before having prostate laser surgery (HoLEP, ThuLEP, or ThuFLEP). Researchers want to see if the length of time with a catheter affects how well the surgery works. They will measure changes in urinary symptoms, fl…

This study aims to collect electrical signals from the body in people with overactive bladder, fecal incontinence, or urinary retention who are receiving sacral neuromodulation therapy. Researchers will gather data at several time points during the evaluation period to better und…

This study looks at how adults with bladder problems decide which Coloplast catheter (SpeediCath or Luja) works best for them when they start self-catheterization. Researchers will track satisfaction and challenges over six months. The goal is to help healthcare providers recomme…