This is a 2-week, single-site, randomized study in adults requiring short-term (≤ 14 days) catheterization. Subjects will be randomized 1:1 to either the biofilm disrupting gel (BLASTX) or SOC (McKesson Jelly) lubricated catheters. Urine and/or catheter DNA analysis will be obtained at catheter insertion, 2, 5, 7 and 14 days after catheterization.
This is a 2-week, single-site, randomized controlled pilot study in adults requiring short-term \< 14 days catheterization. Subjects will be randomized 1:1 to either the BLASTX or SOC lubricated catheters. Urine and catheter DNA analysis will be obtained at catheter insertion, 2 to 3 days after catheterization and at 5, 7 and 14 days if catheterization was indicated for either duration. Informed consent discussion will be completed, ICF will be signed, prior to any study procedures. Subjects will be included only if all of the inclusion criteria and none of the exclusion criteria have been met. After randomization, subjects will be followed, urine samples will be collected at each scheduled visit and the catheters will be collected upon removal.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
15
Foley Catheter lubricated with BLASTX Gel
Foley Catheter lubricated with McKesson Jelly
American Medical Research Institute
Celebration, Florida, United States
Urine microorganisms DNA analysis
Change in microorganisms in the test group compared to the control group.
Time frame: Up to 14 days
Catheter microorganisms DNA analysis
Change in microorganisms in the test group compared to the control group.
Time frame: Up to 14 days
Incidence of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
Number of instances of clinically symptomatic UTI in the test versus the control group
Time frame: 14 days
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