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Investigation of Non-CE Marked Intermittent Catheters.

Exploratory Investigation on Performance and Safety of Newly Developed Intermittent Catheters in Male Users of Intermittent Catheters

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04543136
Enrollment
16
Registered
2020-09-09
Start date
2020-10-03
Completion date
2021-01-31
Last updated
2023-07-13

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Conditions

Retention, Urinary

Brief summary

Investigation of novel non-CE marked intermittent catheters. The study was a randomized, single blinded, cross-over investigation comparing two new catheters for males with a comparator catheter

Detailed description

The CP323 study investigated a novel non-CE marked intermittent catheter, designed in two different variants, Variant 1 and Variant 2, respectively, and was conducted in Denmark. The study was a randomized, single blinded, cross-over investigation, comparing the two new variant catheters with a comparator catheter in 15 male IC users. For each participant, the study thus contains three test visits/treatment arms (Comparator, Variant 1 and Variant 2, respectively), to which the 15 participants were randomized using a randomization sequence of six (i.e., there were six different random options for the order in which the participants tested the three catheters). There were 4-14 days between the test visits.

Interventions

Intermittent catheterization through the urethra draining the bladder, using SpeediCath® Standard male.

DEVICENew intermittent Variant 1 catheter for males

Intermittent catheterization through the urethra draining the bladder, using the new Variant 1 catheter.

DEVICENew intermittent Variant 2 catheter for males

Intermittent catheterization through the urethra draining the bladder, using the new Variant 2 catheter.

Sponsors

Coloplast A/S
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Male * Minimum 18 years of age and with full legal capacity * Daily intermittent catheterization for bladder management, with at least two catheters used on average pr. day, during the last 3 months * Ability to self-catheterize * Written informed consent, signed letter of authority and signed secrecy agreement given

Exclusion criteria

* Participation in any other clinical study during this investigation * Symptoms of urinary tract infection as judged by the investigator * Any know allergies towards ingredients in the products * Relevant medical history that would prevent the subject from participation in the investigation (investigators judgement)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Residual Urine at 1st Flow-stop During Nurse CatheterizationImmediately after the procedure/catheterization, up to 5 min.The residual urine at 1st flow-stop during nurse catheterization (i.e., catheterization performed by the nurse) represents the volume of urine left in the bladder, the first time the urine stops running out of the catheter during bladder emptying/urination. This was assessed using a pressure sensor with time-logged weighing, meaning that a flow-stop was registered measuring the hydrostatic pressure at the outlet of an intermittent urinary catheter. Simultaneously, the collected urine was weighed and converted to volume, and the residual volume at first flow stop was calculated as the difference between the total urine volume collected and the volume collected at the first flow-stop.
Residual Urine at 1st Flow-stop During Self-catheterizationImmediately after the procedure/catheterization, up to 5 min.The residual urine at 1st flow-stop during nurse catheterization (i.e., catheterization performed by the participant) represents the volume of urine left in the bladder, the first time the urine stops running out of the catheter during bladder emptying/urination. This was assessed using a pressure sensor with time-logged weighing, meaning that a flow-stop was registered measuring the hydrostatic pressure at the outlet of an intermittent urinary catheter. Simultaneously, the collected urine was weighed and converted to volume, and the residual volume at first flow stop was calculated as the difference between the total urine volume collected and the volume collected at the first flow-stop.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Insertion Discomfort During Nurse CatheterizationImmediately after the procedure/catheterization, up to 5 min.Discomfort measured at catheter insertion (performed by nurse), using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The VAS is a tool used to rate the intensity of certain sensations and feelings, e.g. discomfort/pain. It is a straight line of 10 cm (in this case horizontal) with one end meaning no discomfort/pain (0 cm) and the other end meaning the worst discomfort/pain imaginable (10 cm). The subject visualizes and marks a point on the line that matches the amount of discomfort/pain experienced. A high score reflects a worse outcome than a lower score.
Urination Discomfort During Nurse CatheterizationImmediately after the procedure/catheterization, up to 5 min.Discomfort measured during catheter urination/emptying (performed by nurse), using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The VAS is a tool used to rate the intensity of certain sensations and feelings, e.g. discomfort/pain. It is a straight line of 10 cm (in this case horizontal) with one end meaning no discomfort/pain (0 cm) and the other end meaning the worst discomfort/pain imaginable (10 cm). The subject visualizes and marks a point on the line that matches the amount of discomfort/pain experienced. A high score reflects a worse outcome than a lower score.
Withdrawal Discomfort During Nurse CatheterizationImmediately after the procedure/catheterization, up to 5 min.Discomfort measured during catheter withdrawal (performed by nurse), using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The VAS is a tool used to rate the intensity of certain sensations and feelings, e.g. discomfort/pain. It is a straight line of 10 cm (in this case horizontal) with one end meaning no discomfort/pain (0 cm) and the other end meaning the worst discomfort/pain imaginable (10 cm). The subject visualizes and marks a point on the line that matches the amount of discomfort/pain experienced. A high score reflects a worse outcome than a lower score.
Overall Discomfort During Nurse CatheterizationImmediately after the procedure/catheterization, up to 5 min.Discomfort measured for the entire catheterization procedure (performed by nurse), using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The VAS is a tool used to rate the intensity of certain sensations and feelings, e.g. discomfort/pain. It is a straight line of 10 cm (in this case horizontal) with one end meaning no discomfort/pain (0 cm) and the other end meaning the worst discomfort/pain imaginable (10 cm). The subject visualizes and marks a point on the line that matches the amount of discomfort/pain experienced. A high score reflects a worse outcome than a lower score.
Post-void Residual Urine After Nurse CatheterizationImmediately after the procedure/catheterization, up to 15 min.The volume of residual urine (urine left in the bladder) post catheterization (performed by the nurse) measured in triplicates using an ultrasound scanner.
Urination Discomfort During Self-catheterizationImmediately after the procedure/catheterization, up to 5 min.Discomfort measured during catheter urination/emptying (performed by participant), using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The VAS is a tool used to rate the intensity of certain sensations and feelings, e.g. discomfort/pain. It is a straight line of 10 cm (in this case horizontal) with one end meaning no discomfort/pain (0 cm) and the other end meaning the worst discomfort/pain imaginable (10 cm). The subject visualizes and marks a point on the line that matches the amount of discomfort/pain experienced. A high score reflects a worse outcome than a lower score.
Withdrawal Discomfort During Self-catheterizationImmediately after the procedure/catheterization, up to 5 min.Discomfort measured during catheter withdrawal (performed by participant), using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The VAS is a tool used to rate the intensity of certain sensations and feelings, e.g. discomfort/pain. It is a straight line of 10 cm (in this case horizontal) with one end meaning no discomfort/pain (0 cm) and the other end meaning the worst discomfort/pain imaginable (10 cm). The subject visualizes and marks a point on the line that matches the amount of discomfort/pain experienced. A high score reflects a worse outcome than a lower score.
Overall Discomfort During Self-catheterizationImmediately after the procedure/catheterization, up to 5 min.Discomfort measured for the entire catheterization procedure (performed by participant), using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The VAS is a tool used to rate the intensity of certain sensations and feelings, e.g. discomfort/pain. It is a straight line of 10 cm (in this case horizontal) with one end meaning no discomfort/pain (0 cm) and the other end meaning the worst discomfort/pain imaginable (10 cm). The subject visualizes and marks a point on the line that matches the amount of discomfort/pain experienced. A high score reflects a worse outcome than a lower score.
Insertion Discomfort During Self-catheterizationImmediately after the procedure/catheterization, up to 5 min.Discomfort measured at catheter insertion (performed by participant), using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The VAS is a tool used to rate the intensity of certain sensations and feelings, e.g. discomfort/pain. It is a straight line of 10 cm (in this case horizontal) with one end meaning no discomfort/pain (0 cm) and the other end meaning the worst discomfort/pain imaginable (10 cm). The subject visualizes and marks a point on the line that matches the amount of discomfort/pain experienced. A high score reflects a worse outcome than a lower score.
Post-void Residual Urine After Self-catheterizationImmediately after the procedure/catheterization, up to 15 min.The volume of residual urine (urine left in the bladder) post catheterization (performed by the participant) measured in triplicates using an ultrasound scanner.

Countries

Denmark

Participant flow

Recruitment details

Between June 2020 and January 2021,16 users were recruited for the study from one site (Denmark) and encompassed the safety population.

Pre-assignment details

The 16 recruited participant were randomized into the three treatment arms, using a randomization sequence of six. No participants were excluded, but two were discontinued at own wish after the baseline visit. Three participants had an adverse event; all were classified as mild, non-serious, two as 'Possibly related' and one as 'Unlikely related' (for details; see Adverse Events section). Thus, 14 participants constituted the intention to treat (ITT) population.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Total ITT Population
Each treatment arm consisted of three test visits with 4-14 days between each crossover. On each visit, the participants underwent intermittent catheterization through the urethra, draining the bladder, and tested a different intermittent catheter: The comparator catheter (SpeediCath® Standard female), the new Variant 1 catheter, or the new Variant 2 catheter. For each visit and catheter tested, the participants underwent two catheterizations; the first catheterization was performed by a trained nurse and was followed by later same-day self-catheterization (i.e. performed by the participant).
14
Total14

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002FG003FG004FG005
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject010100

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicTotal ITT Population
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
7 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
7 Participants
Age, Continuous55 years
Number of participants in sitting catheterization position8 Participants
Number of participants in standing catheterization position6 Participants
Number of participants with neurogenic bladder dysfunction9 Participants
Number of participants with non-neurogenic bladder dysfunction5 Participants
Race and Ethnicity Not Collected— Participants
Region of Enrollment
Denmark
14 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
0 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
14 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 160 / 160 / 16
other
Total, other adverse events
1 / 160 / 162 / 16
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 160 / 160 / 16

Outcome results

Primary

Residual Urine at 1st Flow-stop During Nurse Catheterization

The residual urine at 1st flow-stop during nurse catheterization (i.e., catheterization performed by the nurse) represents the volume of urine left in the bladder, the first time the urine stops running out of the catheter during bladder emptying/urination. This was assessed using a pressure sensor with time-logged weighing, meaning that a flow-stop was registered measuring the hydrostatic pressure at the outlet of an intermittent urinary catheter. Simultaneously, the collected urine was weighed and converted to volume, and the residual volume at first flow stop was calculated as the difference between the total urine volume collected and the volume collected at the first flow-stop.

Time frame: Immediately after the procedure/catheterization, up to 5 min.

Population: The intention to treat population (full analysis set) constituted all randomized subjects with a valid informed consent who was exposed to at least one product, and with valid information on at least one product with respect to the endpoints.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Intermittent Catheter; SpeediCath® Standard MaleResidual Urine at 1st Flow-stop During Nurse Catheterization59.4 mLStandard Deviation 99.6
New Intermittent Catheter Variant 1 for MalesResidual Urine at 1st Flow-stop During Nurse Catheterization13.1 mLStandard Deviation 26.7
New Intermittent Catheter Variant 2 for MalesResidual Urine at 1st Flow-stop During Nurse Catheterization0.4 mLStandard Deviation 1.66
Comparison: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, no formal pass/fail criteria were applied.p-value: 0.07495% CI: [-4.5, 94.5]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, no formal pass/fail criteria were applied.p-value: 0.02295% CI: [8.5, 109.1]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, no formal pass/fail criteria were applied.p-value: 0.58795% CI: [-64.2, 36.6]Mixed Models Analysis
Primary

Residual Urine at 1st Flow-stop During Self-catheterization

The residual urine at 1st flow-stop during nurse catheterization (i.e., catheterization performed by the participant) represents the volume of urine left in the bladder, the first time the urine stops running out of the catheter during bladder emptying/urination. This was assessed using a pressure sensor with time-logged weighing, meaning that a flow-stop was registered measuring the hydrostatic pressure at the outlet of an intermittent urinary catheter. Simultaneously, the collected urine was weighed and converted to volume, and the residual volume at first flow stop was calculated as the difference between the total urine volume collected and the volume collected at the first flow-stop.

Time frame: Immediately after the procedure/catheterization, up to 5 min.

Population: The intention to treat population (full analysis set) constituted all randomized subjects with a valid informed consent who was exposed to at least one product, and with valid information on at least one product with respect to the endpoints.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Intermittent Catheter; SpeediCath® Standard MaleResidual Urine at 1st Flow-stop During Self-catheterization61.8 mLStandard Deviation 117.7
New Intermittent Catheter Variant 1 for MalesResidual Urine at 1st Flow-stop During Self-catheterization5.7 mLStandard Deviation 19.7
New Intermittent Catheter Variant 2 for MalesResidual Urine at 1st Flow-stop During Self-catheterization0.0 mLStandard Deviation 0
Comparison: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, no formal pass/fail criteria were applied.p-value: 0.0395% CI: [5.3, 104.4]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, no formal pass/fail criteria were applied.p-value: 0.01595% CI: [12.5, 111.2]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, no formal pass/fail criteria were applied.p-value: 0.7895% CI: [-56.5, 42.5]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Insertion Discomfort During Nurse Catheterization

Discomfort measured at catheter insertion (performed by nurse), using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The VAS is a tool used to rate the intensity of certain sensations and feelings, e.g. discomfort/pain. It is a straight line of 10 cm (in this case horizontal) with one end meaning no discomfort/pain (0 cm) and the other end meaning the worst discomfort/pain imaginable (10 cm). The subject visualizes and marks a point on the line that matches the amount of discomfort/pain experienced. A high score reflects a worse outcome than a lower score.

Time frame: Immediately after the procedure/catheterization, up to 5 min.

Population: The intention to treat population (full analysis set) constituted all randomized subjects with a valid informed consent who was exposed to at least one product, and with valid information on at least one product with respect to the endpoints.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Intermittent Catheter; SpeediCath® Standard MaleInsertion Discomfort During Nurse Catheterization0.59 cmStandard Deviation 1.01
New Intermittent Catheter Variant 1 for MalesInsertion Discomfort During Nurse Catheterization0.66 cmStandard Deviation 1.16
New Intermittent Catheter Variant 2 for MalesInsertion Discomfort During Nurse Catheterization1.20 cmStandard Deviation 1.59
Comparison: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, no formal pass/fail criteria were applied.p-value: 0.76695% CI: [-0.7, 0.52]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, no formal pass/fail criteria were applied.p-value: 0.03295% CI: [-1.3, -0.06]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, no formal pass/fail criteria were applied.p-value: 0.06395% CI: [-0.03, 1.21]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Insertion Discomfort During Self-catheterization

Discomfort measured at catheter insertion (performed by participant), using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The VAS is a tool used to rate the intensity of certain sensations and feelings, e.g. discomfort/pain. It is a straight line of 10 cm (in this case horizontal) with one end meaning no discomfort/pain (0 cm) and the other end meaning the worst discomfort/pain imaginable (10 cm). The subject visualizes and marks a point on the line that matches the amount of discomfort/pain experienced. A high score reflects a worse outcome than a lower score.

Time frame: Immediately after the procedure/catheterization, up to 5 min.

Population: The intention to treat population (full analysis set) constituted all randomized subjects with a valid informed consent who was exposed to at least one product, and with valid information on at least one product with respect to the endpoints.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Intermittent Catheter; SpeediCath® Standard MaleInsertion Discomfort During Self-catheterization0.24 cmStandard Deviation 0.33
New Intermittent Catheter Variant 1 for MalesInsertion Discomfort During Self-catheterization0.53 cmStandard Deviation 0.73
New Intermittent Catheter Variant 2 for MalesInsertion Discomfort During Self-catheterization0.73 cmStandard Deviation 0.93
Comparison: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, no formal pass/fail criteria were applied.p-value: 0.30995% CI: [-0.92, 0.3]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, no formal pass/fail criteria were applied.p-value: 0.10995% CI: [-1.1, 0.11]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, no formal pass/fail criteria were applied.p-value: 0.55595% CI: [-0.43, 0.79]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Overall Discomfort During Nurse Catheterization

Discomfort measured for the entire catheterization procedure (performed by nurse), using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The VAS is a tool used to rate the intensity of certain sensations and feelings, e.g. discomfort/pain. It is a straight line of 10 cm (in this case horizontal) with one end meaning no discomfort/pain (0 cm) and the other end meaning the worst discomfort/pain imaginable (10 cm). The subject visualizes and marks a point on the line that matches the amount of discomfort/pain experienced. A high score reflects a worse outcome than a lower score.

Time frame: Immediately after the procedure/catheterization, up to 5 min.

Population: The intention to treat population (full analysis set) constituted all randomized subjects with a valid informed consent who was exposed to at least one product, and with valid information on at least one product with respect to the endpoints.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Intermittent Catheter; SpeediCath® Standard MaleOverall Discomfort During Nurse Catheterization0.66 cmStandard Deviation 1.68
New Intermittent Catheter Variant 1 for MalesOverall Discomfort During Nurse Catheterization0.79 cmStandard Deviation 1.78
New Intermittent Catheter Variant 2 for MalesOverall Discomfort During Nurse Catheterization0.72 cmStandard Deviation 1.09
Comparison: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, no formal pass/fail criteria were applied.p-value: 0.70195% CI: [-0.8, 0.54]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, no formal pass/fail criteria were applied.p-value: 0.43895% CI: [-0.96, 0.42]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, no formal pass/fail criteria were applied.p-value: 0.68995% CI: [-0.55, 0.83]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Overall Discomfort During Self-catheterization

Discomfort measured for the entire catheterization procedure (performed by participant), using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The VAS is a tool used to rate the intensity of certain sensations and feelings, e.g. discomfort/pain. It is a straight line of 10 cm (in this case horizontal) with one end meaning no discomfort/pain (0 cm) and the other end meaning the worst discomfort/pain imaginable (10 cm). The subject visualizes and marks a point on the line that matches the amount of discomfort/pain experienced. A high score reflects a worse outcome than a lower score.

Time frame: Immediately after the procedure/catheterization, up to 5 min.

Population: The intention to treat population (full analysis set) constituted all randomized subjects with a valid informed consent who was exposed to at least one product, and with valid information on at least one product with respect to the endpoints.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Intermittent Catheter; SpeediCath® Standard MaleOverall Discomfort During Self-catheterization0.16 cmStandard Deviation 0.24
New Intermittent Catheter Variant 1 for MalesOverall Discomfort During Self-catheterization0.38 cmStandard Deviation 0.49
New Intermittent Catheter Variant 2 for MalesOverall Discomfort During Self-catheterization0.72 cmStandard Deviation 1.25
Comparison: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, no formal pass/fail criteria were applied.p-value: 0.30695% CI: [-0.33, 1.02]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, no formal pass/fail criteria were applied.p-value: 0.52595% CI: [-0.89, 0.46]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, no formal pass/fail criteria were applied.p-value: 0.09895% CI: [-1.24, 0.11]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Post-void Residual Urine After Nurse Catheterization

The volume of residual urine (urine left in the bladder) post catheterization (performed by the nurse) measured in triplicates using an ultrasound scanner.

Time frame: Immediately after the procedure/catheterization, up to 15 min.

Population: The intention to treat population (full analysis set) constituted all randomized subjects with a valid informed consent who was exposed to at least one product, and with valid information on at least one product with respect to the endpoints.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Intermittent Catheter; SpeediCath® Standard MalePost-void Residual Urine After Nurse Catheterization24.6 mLStandard Deviation 39.8
New Intermittent Catheter Variant 1 for MalesPost-void Residual Urine After Nurse Catheterization36.4 mLStandard Deviation 56.5
New Intermittent Catheter Variant 2 for MalesPost-void Residual Urine After Nurse Catheterization12.7 mLStandard Deviation 26.6
Comparison: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, no formal pass/fail criteria were applied.p-value: 0.28195% CI: [-37.9, 11.2]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, no formal pass/fail criteria were applied.p-value: 0.59795% CI: [-18.3, 31.7]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, no formal pass/fail criteria were applied.p-value: 0.11695% CI: [-45.1, 5]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Post-void Residual Urine After Self-catheterization

The volume of residual urine (urine left in the bladder) post catheterization (performed by the participant) measured in triplicates using an ultrasound scanner.

Time frame: Immediately after the procedure/catheterization, up to 15 min.

Population: The intention to treat population (full analysis set) constituted all randomized subjects with a valid informed consent who was exposed to at least one product, and with valid information on at least one product with respect to the endpoints.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Intermittent Catheter; SpeediCath® Standard MalePost-void Residual Urine After Self-catheterization33.9 mLStandard Deviation 43.9
New Intermittent Catheter Variant 1 for MalesPost-void Residual Urine After Self-catheterization29.0 mLStandard Deviation 53.16
New Intermittent Catheter Variant 2 for MalesPost-void Residual Urine After Self-catheterization27.0 mLStandard Deviation 41.8
Comparison: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, no formal pass/fail criteria were applied.p-value: 0.78795% CI: [-21.2, 27.9]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, no formal pass/fail criteria were applied.p-value: 0.57695% CI: [-17.6, 31.3]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, no formal pass/fail criteria were applied.p-value: 0.77595% CI: [-28.1, 21]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Urination Discomfort During Nurse Catheterization

Discomfort measured during catheter urination/emptying (performed by nurse), using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The VAS is a tool used to rate the intensity of certain sensations and feelings, e.g. discomfort/pain. It is a straight line of 10 cm (in this case horizontal) with one end meaning no discomfort/pain (0 cm) and the other end meaning the worst discomfort/pain imaginable (10 cm). The subject visualizes and marks a point on the line that matches the amount of discomfort/pain experienced. A high score reflects a worse outcome than a lower score.

Time frame: Immediately after the procedure/catheterization, up to 5 min.

Population: The intention to treat population (full analysis set) constituted all randomized subjects with a valid informed consent who was exposed to at least one product, and with valid information on at least one product with respect to the endpoints.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Intermittent Catheter; SpeediCath® Standard MaleUrination Discomfort During Nurse Catheterization0.44 cmStandard Deviation 1.22
New Intermittent Catheter Variant 1 for MalesUrination Discomfort During Nurse Catheterization0.22 cmStandard Deviation 0.33
New Intermittent Catheter Variant 2 for MalesUrination Discomfort During Nurse Catheterization0.17 cmStandard Deviation 0.24
Comparison: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, no formal pass/fail criteria were applied.p-value: 0.21395% CI: [-0.12, 0.54]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, no formal pass/fail criteria were applied.p-value: 0.29195% CI: [-0.16, 0.51]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, no formal pass/fail criteria were applied.p-value: 0.86895% CI: [-0.31, 0.36]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Urination Discomfort During Self-catheterization

Discomfort measured during catheter urination/emptying (performed by participant), using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The VAS is a tool used to rate the intensity of certain sensations and feelings, e.g. discomfort/pain. It is a straight line of 10 cm (in this case horizontal) with one end meaning no discomfort/pain (0 cm) and the other end meaning the worst discomfort/pain imaginable (10 cm). The subject visualizes and marks a point on the line that matches the amount of discomfort/pain experienced. A high score reflects a worse outcome than a lower score.

Time frame: Immediately after the procedure/catheterization, up to 5 min.

Population: The intention to treat population (full analysis set) constituted all randomized subjects with a valid informed consent who was exposed to at least one product, and with valid information on at least one product with respect to the endpoints.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Intermittent Catheter; SpeediCath® Standard MaleUrination Discomfort During Self-catheterization0.17 cmStandard Deviation 0.26
New Intermittent Catheter Variant 1 for MalesUrination Discomfort During Self-catheterization0.18 cmStandard Deviation 0.28
New Intermittent Catheter Variant 2 for MalesUrination Discomfort During Self-catheterization0.34 cmStandard Deviation 0.59
Comparison: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, no formal pass/fail criteria were applied.p-value: 0.89695% CI: [-0.35, 0.31]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, no formal pass/fail criteria were applied.p-value: 0.3295% CI: [-0.49, 0.16]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, no formal pass/fail criteria were applied.p-value: 0.3995% CI: [-0.19, 0.47]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Withdrawal Discomfort During Nurse Catheterization

Discomfort measured during catheter withdrawal (performed by nurse), using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The VAS is a tool used to rate the intensity of certain sensations and feelings, e.g. discomfort/pain. It is a straight line of 10 cm (in this case horizontal) with one end meaning no discomfort/pain (0 cm) and the other end meaning the worst discomfort/pain imaginable (10 cm). The subject visualizes and marks a point on the line that matches the amount of discomfort/pain experienced. A high score reflects a worse outcome than a lower score.

Time frame: Immediately after the procedure/catheterization, up to 5 min.

Population: The intention to treat population (full analysis set) constituted all randomized subjects with a valid informed consent who was exposed to at least one product, and with valid information on at least one product with respect to the endpoints.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Intermittent Catheter; SpeediCath® Standard MaleWithdrawal Discomfort During Nurse Catheterization0.41 cmStandard Deviation 0.89
New Intermittent Catheter Variant 1 for MalesWithdrawal Discomfort During Nurse Catheterization0.32 cmStandard Deviation 0.44
New Intermittent Catheter Variant 2 for MalesWithdrawal Discomfort During Nurse Catheterization0.59 cmStandard Deviation 1.16
Comparison: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, no formal pass/fail criteria were applied.p-value: 0.66195% CI: [-0.35, 0.55]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, no formal pass/fail criteria were applied.p-value: 0.21895% CI: [-0.75, 0.17]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, no formal pass/fail criteria were applied.p-value: 0.195% CI: [-0.08, 0.85]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Withdrawal Discomfort During Self-catheterization

Discomfort measured during catheter withdrawal (performed by participant), using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The VAS is a tool used to rate the intensity of certain sensations and feelings, e.g. discomfort/pain. It is a straight line of 10 cm (in this case horizontal) with one end meaning no discomfort/pain (0 cm) and the other end meaning the worst discomfort/pain imaginable (10 cm). The subject visualizes and marks a point on the line that matches the amount of discomfort/pain experienced. A high score reflects a worse outcome than a lower score.

Time frame: Immediately after the procedure/catheterization, up to 5 min.

Population: The intention to treat population (full analysis set) constituted all randomized subjects with a valid informed consent who was exposed to at least one product, and with valid information on at least one product with respect to the endpoints.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Intermittent Catheter; SpeediCath® Standard MaleWithdrawal Discomfort During Self-catheterization0.15 cmStandard Deviation 0.24
New Intermittent Catheter Variant 1 for MalesWithdrawal Discomfort During Self-catheterization0.21 cmStandard Deviation 0.31
New Intermittent Catheter Variant 2 for MalesWithdrawal Discomfort During Self-catheterization0.55 cmStandard Deviation 1.14
Comparison: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, no formal pass/fail criteria were applied.p-value: 0.80295% CI: [-0.51, 0.4]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, no formal pass/fail criteria were applied.p-value: 0.08295% CI: [-0.85, 0.05]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, no formal pass/fail criteria were applied.p-value: 0.13795% CI: [-0.11, 0.8]Mixed Models Analysis

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026