Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections and the Microbiome

University of Miami32 enrolled

Overview

The primary objective is to determine if polymerase chain reaction (PCR) (UTIP™) is more sensitive in identifying urinary tract infections (UTI's) than standard urine cultures.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 90 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 y/o-90 y/o * Able to consent * Female * Group A only: Recurrent UTI (2 UTIs in 6 months) * Group B only: No history of recurrent UTIs Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant * Pelvic radiation * Urinary retention (\>200 ml residual) * Greater than Stage 2 prolapse * Renal calculi * Immunosuppressed * Neurologic disorder with significant bladder impairment * No current UTI via dip stick

Locations (2)

Holy Cross Hospital

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

University of Miami

Miami, Florida, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Proportion of uropathogens

The proportion of uropathogens found on PCR versus urine culture from urine samples.

Time frame: Day 1

Proportion of patients negative for repeat testing

The proportion of negative patient on repeat testing of urine samples.

Time frame: Up to 4 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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