Could a simple bladder wash stop catheter infections without antibiotics?
NCT ID NCT07239219
First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study tests whether rinsing the bladder with Irrisept (a mild antiseptic) before removing a urinary catheter can prevent infections. Researchers will compare it to a saline rinse in 300 adults. If successful, it could offer a new way to reduce UTIs and antibiotic use.
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The Ohio State University
RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43212-3153, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
0.05% chlorhexidine gluconate (Irrisept)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple, non-antibiotic way to prevent urinary tract infections after catheter removal, reducing antibiotic use and healthcare costs.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with no phase designation, so results are uncertain. The intervention may not reduce infections more than saline, and some people may have allergic reactions to chlorhexidine.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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