Can the one-time catheterization of the urinary bladder before C-section replace permanent catheter placement? A randomized controlled trial

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00022852

Enrollment

375

Registered

2023-01-04

Start date

2023-02-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

O86.2

Interventions

Group 1: Caesarean section without an indwelling urinary catheter Group 2: Caesarean section with an indwelling urinary catheter

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

18 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients presenting for a planned primary or repeat caesarean section Patients with a negative U status at baseline

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Diabetes mellitus type 1, insulin-dependent gestational diabetes HIV infection Patient in labor (cervical dilatation > 3 cm, frequent uterine contractions) Severe renal disease Iatrogenic bladder lesions Multiple pregnancy Severe pre-eclampsia

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Rate of cystitis (urine status 6/24/48 hours after surgery)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Rate of bladder wall distension (> 200 ml) Iatrogenic lesion of the urinary bladder during surgery Residual urine (sonographic measurement of residual urine 6/24/48 hours after surgery)	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactRalf Schild

Diakovere gGmbH

Ralf.Schild@diakovere.de00495112893280

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026