Effect of external use of onion on relieving acute urinary retention

The effect of external use of onion on relieving acute urinary retention in male patients following cardiac catheterization: A randomized clinical trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT201108207380N1

Enrollment

Registered

2011-10-22

Start date

2007-07-06

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-02-22

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Conditions

Urinary Retention. Urinary catheterization

Interventions

Intervention 1: For intervention group, gauze covered with grated onion is applied on symphysis pubis area. Intervention 2: For control group, gauze immersed in tepid water is applied on symphysis pub

Treatment - Other

Placebo

For intervention group, gauze covered with grated onion is applied on symphysis pubis area

For control group, gauze immersed in tepid water is applied on symphysis pubis area.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Patients after cardiac catheterization with acute urinary retention. Exclusion criteria: Patients with Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH); Urinary tract disorders; Emergency problems after cardiac catheterization.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Relieving acute urinary retention and decrease of urinary catheterization. Timepoint: immediately after intervention. Method of measurement: questionnaire.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFarangis Shahpoorian

Department of Medical–Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran university of Medical

assemi1086@yahoo.com+98 21 8874 7307

Outcome results

None listed

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