Common drug may keep you out of the catheter club after surgery
NCT ID NCT07077850
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a single dose of the steroid dexamethasone, given before surgery, can prevent trouble urinating after spinal anesthesia. Over 1,000 adults having surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the drug or a placebo. The goal is to see if fewer people need a catheter to empty their bladder after the operation.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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1,084 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients at Al-Makassed Hospital undergoing spinal anesthesia for surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Chronic steroid use * Individuals who should not be administered dexamethasone * Have a history of urological issues or procedures * Have neurological disorders * Using an intraoperative Foley's catheter * Operations for possible nerve damage
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Al-Makassed Islamic Charitable Society Hospital
East Jerusalem, Al-Makassed Islamic Charitable Society Hospital, 9710000, Palestinian Territories
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