Betadine vs Sterile Water for Periurethral Preparation
Recruiting now · Phase 4
Conditions studied: Catherization, Urinary Tract Infection Bacterial
In brief
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.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07044726
- Run by
- University of Louisville
- People needed
- 148
- Starts
- 2025-06-30
- Expected to finish
- 2028-05-21
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-05-04
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Aged 18+
- Patient undergoing in office straight catherization
You may not qualify if…
- 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
Where it is running
- UofL Physicians - Urogynecology Springs Urogynecology Office — Louisville, Kentucky, United States (enrolling)
- UofL Health - Urogynecology Mary & Elizabeth Hospital, Medical Plaza 3 — Louisville, Kentucky, United States (enrolling)
Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov
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