ffect of Automated Bladder Irrigation on Preventing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection in Hospitalized Patients

Automated Bladder Irrigation for Prevention of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection in Hospitalized Patients: A Preliminary Study

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

CRIS

Registry ID

KCT0011803

Enrollment

Registered

2026-04-01

Start date

2026-03-04

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-04-14

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Medical Device : Participants in the intervention group will receive automated intermittent bladder irrigation using a medical device (UroRinse Light) in addition to standard catheter care. The device

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Adults aged 18 years or older 2. Hospitalized patients expected to require an indwelling urinary catheter (urethral or suprapubic catheter) for at least 3 days due to surgery, trauma, or neurological conditions 3. Patients who voluntarily provide written informed consent after receiving sufficient explanation of the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with active urinary tract infection at screening or those who have not completed treatment 2. Patients with anatomical abnormalities such as urethral stricture or bladder stones 3. Pregnant or breastfeeding women, or those planning pregnancy 4. Patients with immunodeficiency or receiving immunosuppressive therapy 5. Patients with uncontrolled bleeding disorders 6. Any other condition that, in the investigator’s judgment, makes the patient unsuitable for participation

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Incidence of symptomatic catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) and bacteriuria during the indwelling catheterization period	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Degree of biofilm formation on retrieved catheters at the end of catheterization (surface coverage and density);Total duration of antibiotic use related to urinary tract symptoms;Incidence of catheter blockage or catheter replacement;Usability and satisfaction of the device ;Incidence of adverse events and device-related adverse effects	—

Countries

Korea, Republic of

Contacts

Public ContactGyumin Kong

Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital

docos70@naver.com+82-51-797-0344

Outcome results