Cranberry and Quillaja on Symptoms of Uncomplicated UTI

This is an interventional treatment trial for Urinary Tract Infections Read More

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Pre-menopausal women 18 years and over
2. Presenting with typical symptoms of an uncomplicated UTI
3. Positive leukocyte or nitrite on in-office urine dipstick confirmed
4. Able to swallow capsules
5. Willing and able to fill out/ answer questionnaires and comply with the study requirement
6. Willing to initiate clinically prescribed antibiotic therapy (typically 5-day antibiotic).
7. Provided written informed consent
8. BMI >17.5kg m2 and <35kg m2

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Regular use of Vaccinium containing products (e.g. all forms of blueberries, cranberries, bilberry, lingonberry etc. i.e. fruit, dried fruit, pills, juices or supplements) within 28 days of Day 1,
2. Allergy to cranberry, tree bark, or quillaja.
3. Use of any antibacterial supplements or products, that in the opinion of the Medical Investigator may interfere with the study outcomes, within 28 days of Day 1
4. A history of >5 UTIs in the last 6 months (confirmed by self-report or health professional)
5. Use of antibiotics or antibiotics for prophylaxis to treat a UTI within 28 days of Day 1
6. Women of child bearing potential not willing to use adequate and effective methods of contraception throughout the study, in the opinion of the Investigator
7. Positive urine dipstick pregnancy test at screening on Day 1, currently pregnant and/or breastfeeding
8. History of an adverse reaction or known hypersensitivity or suspected allergy to the investigational product ingredients
9. History of pyelonephritis or reflux
10. Presence of an intermittent or indwelling urinary catheter
11. Anatomical abnormalities of the urinary tract (self-reported)
12. History of or known clinically significant renal or urological disease (self-reported), at the discretion of the investigator
13. History of or known clinically significant cardiac disease, at the discretion of the investigator
14. History of or known clinically significant liver disease, at the discretion of the investigator
15. History of or known clinically significant gastrointestinal disease, at the discretion of the investigator
16. History of or known metabolic disorder or diabetes
17. History of or known incomplete emptying of bladder
18. History or presence of alcohol or illicit drug abuse, any surgical history, clinical condition or organ dysfunction that in the opinion of the Medical Investigator may affect the participant's ability to participate in the study or the study results
19. Currently hospitalized or any planned hospitalizations within the study period.
20. Immunocompromised participants or participants receiving immunosuppressive medication
21. Currently taking warfarin or has received Warfarin within 28 days of Day 1
22. Received an investigational drug within 28 days of Day 1 (pills, juices or supplements)