Cranberries vs. antibiotics: which prevents Post-Surgery UTIs better?
NCT ID NCT03522961
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares cranberry tablets to the antibiotic nitrofurantoin for preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women after pelvic organ prolapse or incontinence surgery. About 142 women will be randomly assigned to take either cranberry capsules or nitrofurantoin for a short time after surgery. The goal is to see if a natural option like cranberry can be as effective as antibiotics in reducing UTIs.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Cranberry tablets and nitrofurantoin
- What this could lead to
- If cranberry tablets work as well as the antibiotic, women may have a natural, side-effect-free option to prevent UTIs after pelvic surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center trial (142 participants). Cranberries may not be as effective as antibiotics, and results may not apply to all women or surgeries.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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