Could a simple switch in catheters prevent post-stroke delirium?
NCT ID NCT07264244
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether using a condom catheter instead of a standard indwelling urinary catheter (IUC) lowers the chance of delirium in men aged 70+ who had a stroke. Delirium is a sudden confused state that can happen after a stroke. The trial planned to compare two groups, but it was stopped early, so the results are limited.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- condom catheter
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a simple change in hospital practice to lower delirium rates in older male stroke patients.
- What could go wrong
- The study was terminated early with only 50 participants, so results may be inconclusive. It only included men over 70, so findings may not apply to others.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Medicine Tuebingen
Tübingen, Germany
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