Catheter timing could cut infections and speed recovery after colorectal surgery
NCT ID NCT06769087
First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether removing the urinary catheter immediately after colorectal cancer surgery (before anesthesia wears off) is as safe and effective as removing it the next day. The goal is to lower the risk of urinary tract infections and help patients recover faster. About 316 adults undergoing colorectal cancer surgery will be randomly assigned to one of the two timing groups, and researchers will track urinary retention, infection rates, and the need for catheter reinsertion.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- urinary catheter removal timing (immediate vs. postoperative day 1)
- What this could lead to
- If removing the catheter immediately after surgery proves safe and effective, it could become a standard practice to reduce urinary tract infections and help patients recover faster after colorectal cancer surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-center trial with 316 participants, so results may not apply to all hospitals or patients. Removing the catheter too early may increase the risk of urinary retention requiring reinsertion.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Seoul St.Mary's hospital, the Catholic university of Korea
Seoul, Seoul, 06591, South Korea
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