Could 3 days beat 14? new study tests shorter catheter use for sudden urinary blockage
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Acute urinary retention (AUR) is a sudden inability to urinate, often due to an enlarged prostate. The RELIEF study compares removing the catheter after 3 days versus the usual 14 days in 478 men. All participants receive a catheter and prostate medication. The goal is to see if …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Liselot Ribbert • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC