Simple sugar may shield catheter users from painful infections
NCT ID NCT07637903
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether D-mannose, a natural sugar, can prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in people who need a catheter for a long time. Nineteen participants with recurrent UTIs were followed to see if D-mannose reduced the number of infections needing treatment. The goal was to find a simple, non-antibiotic way to prevent these common infections.
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Conditions
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Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Taiwan, R.O.C.
New Taipei City, 231, Taiwan
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