Could removing catheters hours after surgery speed recovery?

NCT ID NCT07768878

NEW Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: KK Women's and Children's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether removing the urinary catheter and vaginal pack about 6 hours after pelvic organ prolapse surgery—instead of the usual 1-2 days—helps women recover faster. Researchers will compare time to first urination, walking ability, hospital stay length, and patient satisfaction. The study involves about 97 women undergoing vaginal prolapse repair at a single hospital in Singapore.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Early removal of the indwelling urinary catheter and vaginal pack, about 6 hours after surgery, instead of waiting 1-2 days.
What this could lead to: If successful, this could shorten hospital stays, speed up recovery, and reduce healthcare costs for women undergoing prolapse surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center trial, and early removal may increase the risk of urinary retention or the need for catheter reinsertion in some women.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pelvic organ prolapse Postoperative Complications

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS

Contacts and locations

Locations

KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Singapore, Singapore, 229899, Singapore

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