Patient and Caregiver Perspectives on Intravesical Instillations for Urinary Symptoms
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Conditions studied: Spinal Cord Injuries, Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction, Neurogenic Bladder
In brief
The goal of this observational qualitative study is to learn about the experiences and perspectives of patients with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) and their caregivers regarding different types of intravesical instillations used for urinary health. The study aims to understand the perceived benefits, challenges, and opportunities related to Lactobacillus-only, gentamicin-only, and combined gentamicin-Lactobacillus instillations. The main question this study seeks to answer is: 1\. Determine patient and caregivers' preferences, and overall experiences regarding intravesical therapeutics for urinary symptoms and UTI Researchers will compare responses from four groups: participants who have used Lactobacillus-only instillations, gentamicin-only instillations, combined gentamicin-Lactobacillus instillations, and caregivers who have experience supporting instillations. Participants will take part in a one-hour semi-structured interview and may be contacted for brief follow-up discussions to clarify findings. Interviews will be audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using qualitative data software to identify themes related to treatment preferences and acceptability.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07390591
- Run by
- Medstar Health Research Institute
- People needed
- 60
- Starts
- 2025-06-19
- Expected to finish
- 2027-09-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-02-05
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Criteria for patients:
- Age 18+
- Diagnosis of NLUTD
- Chronic catheter usage (minimum 6 months), either intermittent catheterization or indwelling catheter
- Community-dwelling
- Experience using intravesical Lactobacillus, gentamicin, or combination of the two
- Criteria for caregivers:
- Age 18+
- Care for patient with diagnosis of NLUTD
- Care for patient who has used catheters chronically (minimum 6 months)
- Experience facilitating patients' use of intravesical Lactobacillus, gentamicin, or combination of the two
You may not qualify if…
- Psychiatric or psychologic conditions impacting ability to consent
Where it is running
- Medstar National Rehabilitation Hospital — Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States (enrolling)
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