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Can a special catheter coating stop infections before they start?

NCT ID NCT07759986

Disease control Sponsor: National Cheng-Kung University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new type of urinary catheter designed to resist the buildup of bacteria that can cause infections. The catheter has a special material blended into the silicone, not just a surface coating. Researchers will see if it's practical and acceptable for frail older adults who need long-term catheterization, and gather initial data on infection rates and pain. The goal is to inform a larger, future study.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Anti-fouling zwitterionic silicone urinary catheter
What this could lead to
If this catheter proves practical and acceptable, it could pave the way for a larger study to see if it reduces urinary tract infections in people who need long-term catheters.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not effectiveness. The catheter may not reduce infections, and there could be device-related side effects.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2025

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older * Require long-term indwelling urethral catheterisation * At risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infection * Written informed consent from the participant or a legal representative Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who are not fully conscious or unable to clearly express their wishes * Individuals who cannot cooperate with urine or blood tests or other related examinations

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As listed by the trial registrant

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

Biofilms Catheter-associated urinary tract infections Urinary catheterization

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Cheng Kung University Hospital

    Tainan, Taiwan

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