Vitamin c: a simple shield against Surgery-Linked UTIs?
NCT ID NCT05913180
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether taking a daily vitamin C pill for 10 days can prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections in women having elective gynecologic surgery. Half of the 180 participants will receive vitamin C, and half will receive a placebo. The goal is to see if this simple, low-cost approach reduces the number of infections.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 1000 mg daily
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to prevent urinary tract infections after gynecologic surgery, reducing antibiotic use.
What could go wrong
This is a small phase 2 trial, so results may not be conclusive. Vitamin C may not prevent infections effectively, and some people may experience side effects like stomach upset or kidney stones.
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Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry
RECRUITINGMoscow, Russia
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