Let it fall? study tests if letting catheters drop out on their own is better than nurse removal

NCT ID NCT05313945

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether letting a bladder catheter fall out on its own (passive removal) is better than having a nurse pull it out (active removal) after urological surgery. 160 men will be randomly assigned to one method. Researchers will measure satisfaction, pain, and anxiety. The goal is to find which approach is more comfortable for patients.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Procedure: passive catheter removal vs active removal by nurse
What this could lead to: If passive removal works better, it could become a standard, less painful way to remove catheters after urological surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial (160 men) and results may not apply to all patients or surgeries. The difference between methods might be small.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

urinary system disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

UROLOGIC DISEASES

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU Grenoble
RECRUITING

Grenoble, 38000, France
Hôpita Edouard Herriot
RECRUITING

Lyon, 69003, France

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