New catheter aims to cut infections and blockages for chronic urinary retention patients
NCT ID NCT05931887
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new type of urinary catheter (Silq ClearTract) in 115 adults who need a long-term catheter for bladder drainage. The goal was to see if it causes fewer problems like infections, blockages, or early replacements compared to standard catheters. Researchers also looked at treatment costs and buildup on the catheter.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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115 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2023
- Finished
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Apr 2026
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * At least 18 years old * Requirement of a 14 Fr, 16Fr, or 18Fr indwelling urethral or suprapubic urinary catheter (for at least 6 months) for bladder drainage. * Able and willing to comply with study procedures * Able and willing to give informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * History of reconstructive bladder surgery such as bladder augmentation or continent catheterizable stoma. * Cognitive deficit limiting the ability to respond to clinical questionnaires. * Allergy or sensitivity to any catheter material used in this study.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
Downey, California, 90242, United States
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