New external catheter could replace painful internal tubes for women

NCT ID NCT07555548

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Becton, Dickinson and Company Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a new device called the PureWick™ System, a catheter that stays outside the body, for women with urinary incontinence who currently use internal catheters. Researchers want to see if it causes fewer problems like infections or blockages, and if women prefer it. About 95 women in the UK who have had frequent catheter issues will try the device for four weeks at home.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: PureWick™ Female External Catheter System
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer women a more comfortable, less infection-prone way to manage urinary incontinence at home without an internal catheter.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 95 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device may still cause leaks or skin irritation, and it's not a cure for incontinence.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Urinary Incontinence

As listed by the trial registrant

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

URINARY INCONTINENCE

Contacts and locations

Locations

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust
RECRUITING

Norwich, NR2 4BX, United Kingdom
NCAS- Northamptonshire Continence Advisory Service
RECRUITING

Northampton, NN3 6NP, United Kingdom
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
RECRUITING

Doncaster, United Kingdom
South Leicestershire Medical Group
RECRUITING

Leicester, United Kingdom

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