Intravesical Lactobacillus for Urinary Symptoms Among People With NLUTD Who Use Indwelling Catheters
Neurogenic Bladder
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Neurogenic Bladder focused on measuring Indwelling catheter, Foley catheter, Suprapubic Catheter
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Neurogenic bladder for at least 6 months;
- Utilizing indwelling catheterization for bladder management;
- Women must be premenopausal and not currently menstruating;
- Community dwelling
- physical disability
Exclusion Criteria:
- Use of prophylactic antibiotics;
- Instillation of intravesical antimicrobials to prevent UTI;
- Psychologic or psychiatric conditions influencing the ability to follow instructions;
- Use of oral or IV antibiotics within the past 2 weeks;
- Sexual activity within the previous 72 hours;
- Participation in another study with which results could be confounded.
Sites / Locations
- MedStar National Rehabilitation HospitalRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Low Dosage
High dosage
For the LGG® instillation, participants will be instructed to mix the contents of 1 LGG capsule into 45 cc sterile 0.9% saline. After mixing, participants will draw up the 45cc liquid LGG mixture into a 60cc syringe and instill via the indwelling catheter (the catheter will not be changed as this would represent 2 interventions). Participants will be instructed the plug their catheter for 1 hour. Participants will receive 2 ]LGG capsules and will repeat this process the following day ("Low" dose). Subjects will remain in the study for up to 29 months, with participation ending after one completed intervention (2 doses) and post-intervention assessments are complete. If urinary symptoms do not occur warranting instillation during the ensuing 29 months, participants will be asked to return any remaining kits (including LGG®). Participants will be instructed to complete the USQNB-IDC weekly until study completion.
For the LGG® instillation, participants will be instructed to mix the contents of 1 LGG capsule into 45 cc sterile 0.9% saline. After mixing, participants will draw up the 45cc liquid LGG mixture into a 60cc syringe and instill via the indwelling catheter (the catheter will not be changed as this would represent 2 interventions). Participants will be instructed the plug their catheter for 1 hour. Participants will receive 4 LGG capsules and will repeat this process the following day twice for a total of four doses ("High" dose). Subjects will remain in the study for up to 29 months, with participation ending after one completed intervention (4 doses) and post-intervention assessments are complete. If urinary symptoms do not occur warranting instillation during the ensuing 29 months, participants will be asked to return any remaining kits (including LGG®). Participants will be instructed to complete the USQNB-IDC weekly until study completion.