Common drug may keep you out of the catheter club after surgery

NCT ID NCT07077850

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a single dose of the steroid dexamethasone, given before surgery, can prevent trouble urinating after spinal anesthesia. Over 1,000 adults having surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the drug or a placebo. The goal is to see if fewer people need a catheter to empty their bladder after the operation.

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Locations

  • Al-Makassed Islamic Charitable Society Hospital

    East Jerusalem, Al-Makassed Islamic Charitable Society Hospital, 9710000, Palestinian Territories