To assess if a bacteriophobic coating prevents biofilm and host protein accumulation on urinary catheters and inflammatory protein release in urine following catheterization
The purpose of the study is to provide pilot information on the characteristics of the biofilm formed on the coated catheter compared to a standard catheter. The two objectives are; 1. to evaluate the catheter's on-label performance in customary clinical use. 2. to quantify biofilm formation on the catheter surface, and to compare it with biofilm formation on the hospitals current uncoated catheters.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
50
The Camstent Coated Foley Catheter is an all-silicone two-way Foley-type urinary catheter, to which a proprietary polymeric coating has been applied.
Bard Catheter
University of Nottingham
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
An analytic characterisation of catheters after routine patient use, will yield estimates of the difference in biofilm density between coated and non-coated catheters.
An analytic characterisation of catheters after routine patient use, will yield estimates of the difference in biofilm density between coated and non-coated catheters.
Time frame: 1 year
catheter blockage
catheter blockage
Time frame: 1 year
catheter associated infection
catheter associated infection
Time frame: 1 year
Ease of insertion and removal of the catheter since it creates a very smooth and slippery surface using the NHS staff standard clinical feedback form.
Ease of insertion and removal of the catheter since it creates a very smooth and slippery surface using the NHS staff standard clinical feedback form.
Time frame: 1 year
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