Status:
COMPLETED
A Study of Vaginal MicroFlora and Immune Profiles of Patients With Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection
Lead Sponsor:
London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Collaborating Sponsors:
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, Canada
Conditions:
Urinary Tract Infections
Eligibility:
FEMALE
20-80 years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the extent to which vaginal microflora and immune profiles of patients with urinary tract infection (UTI) differ from healthy controls.
Detailed Description
Recurrent urinary tract infections, which occur mostly in the female population, can be potentially harmful if not treated and significantly reduce quality of life. By characterizing the vaginal micro...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria for UTI Group:
- At least 2 recurrent UTIs within the last year
- Written informed consent
- Inclusion Criteria for Normal Group:
- No UTI within the past 5 years
- Written informed consent
Exclusion
- Exclusion Criteria for Both Groups:
- Active UTI
- Urinary tract anomalies
- Evidence of a neurogenic bladder
- Known immunodeficiencies
- Use of antibiotics, within the last month
- Concomitant use of oral steroids
- Known renal calculi
- Previous or ongoing chemotherapy
- Pregnancy
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2003
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
44 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00216853
Start Date
September 1 2003
End Date
March 1 2007
Last Update
April 16 2009
Active Locations (1)
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St. Joseph's Health Centre
London, Ontario, Canada