The Effectiveness of a Bacteriophobic Coating on Urinary Catheters (PRO033CSP)
Urinary Tract Infections
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Urinary Tract Infections
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: All patients undergoing colorectal resection routinely requiring a urinary catheter as part of their standard post-operative care. Patients aged 18-85 years will be eligible for the study. Able to give informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: Patients that have or recently (within 3 weeks) had a urinary catheter, or those with signs of current urinary tract infection. Pregnant patients. Patients with a potentially immunocompromised condition (steroids, HIV) Patients who are unable to give informed consent
Sites / Locations
- University of Nottingham
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Placebo Comparator
Experimental
Standard of Care
Camstent Coated Catheter
Bard Catheter
The Camstent Coated Foley Catheter is an all-silicone two-way Foley-type urinary catheter, to which a proprietary polymeric coating has been applied.