Actively Recruiting
Betadine vs Sterile Water for Periurethral Preparation
Led by University of Louisville · Updated on 2026-05-04
148
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
150 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this study is to determine whether cleaning of the urethra, or external opening to the bladder, with sterile water (water that has been treated to remove bacteria and living organisms) vs Betadine also known as Povidone-Iodine (a medical grade cleaning solution) changes the rates of bacteria in the urine after a temporary catheter, or draining tube, is placed into the bladder. Chemical antiseptics, including Betadine, are the current standard of care. An additional goal of this study is to determine whether cleaning of the urethra, or external opening to the bladder, with sterile water vs betadine changes the amount of discomfort or pain patients experience with placement of a temporary catheter, or draining tube, in the bladder.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Betadine vs Sterile Water for Periurethral Preparation
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged 18+
- Patient undergoing in office straight catherization
You will not qualify if you...
- History of culture proven recurrent urinary tract infection (2 in any 6-month period or 3 in any 12-month period)
- Urine Analysis with +Nitrites
- Catherization for any reason in the last 4 weeks
- History of Iodine allergy
- Patients unable to speak English
- Patient does not have the capacity to consent
- 2-3rd trimester pregnancy
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
UofL Physicians - Urogynecology Springs Urogynecology Office
Louisville, Kentucky, United States, 40205
Actively Recruiting
2
UofL Health - Urogynecology Mary & Elizabeth Hospital, Medical Plaza 3
Louisville, Kentucky, United States, 40215
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
K
Kathryn C Seymour, MD
CONTACT
A
Ankita Gupta, MD, MPH
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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