Shorter catheter time after penis surgery? new trial tests if 7 days is enough

NCT ID NCT07220980

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: Jane Kurtzman Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at the best time to remove a Foley catheter after bulbar urethroplasty, a surgery to fix a narrowed urethra. Researchers will compare removing the catheter at 7-10 days versus 18-21 days in 320 adult men. The goal is to see if earlier removal leads to similar rates of stricture return and complications, potentially allowing a faster recovery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Foley catheter removal timing (7-10 days vs 18-21 days)

What this could lead to

If earlier removal works as well, men could have a shorter recovery and less discomfort after surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a mid-stage trial with 320 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Earlier removal might increase the risk of stricture recurrence or complications.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Lahey Hospital & Medical Center

    Burlington, Massachusetts, 01805, United States

  • Ohio State University

    Columbus, Ohio, 43212, United States

  • University of Utah Hospital

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84132, United States

  • Western New York Urology Associates

    Buffalo, New York, 14203, United States