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A drop of urine, a world of difference: new test could spot hidden infections
NCT ID NCT06951009
First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether a new urine analysis device, the Sysmex UF-5000, can accurately measure inflammation markers in healthy men. The goal is to establish a baseline for what's normal, which could help develop a quick, non-invasive test for urethritis, a common infection. Participants will provide urine samples using two different collection methods to see which is more reliable. This is an early step toward a potential point-of-care test that could improve STI diagnosis and treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Sysmex UF-5000 flow cytometer (diagnostic device) and Colli-Pee urine self-sampling device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could pave the way for a quick, non-invasive urine test to detect urethritis early, improving STI management.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study in healthy men only, so results may not apply to symptomatic individuals or other populations. The device's accuracy in real-world settings remains to be proven.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Finished
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May 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
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 to 50 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- 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: * Men aged 18 to 50. * No urethral symptoms (discharge, dysuria) Exclusion Criteria: * History of genital surgery or known urethral abnormalities * Testing positive for gonorrhea and chlamydia * Diagnosis of a sexually transmitted infection within the last year. * Not available to collect a urine specimen in the morning 3x/week for 2 weeks
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Indiana University
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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