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Betadine vs Sterile Water for Periurethral Preparation

University of Louisville · NCT07044726

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 18+ · Women only
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Phase 4
Target enrollment
148
US sites recruiting
2
Study start
June 30, 2025
Record last updated
May 4, 2026

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What the study is about

The purpose of this study is to determine whether cleaning of the urethra, or external opening to the bladder, with sterile water (water that has been treated to remove bacteria and living organisms) vs Betadine also known as Povidone-Iodine (a medical grade cleaning solution) changes the rates of bacteria in the urine after a temporary catheter, or draining tube, is placed into the bladder. Chemical antiseptics, including Betadine, are the current standard of care. An additional goal of this study is to determine whether cleaning of the urethra, or external opening to the bladder, with sterile water vs betadine changes the amount of discomfort or pain patients experience with placement of a temporary catheter, or draining tube, in the bladder.

Being studied: Povidone-Iodine; Sterile water

Conditions: Catherization; Urinary Tract Infection Bacterial

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • Aged 18+
  • Patient undergoing in office straight catherization

Exclusion Criteria

  • History of culture proven recurrent urinary tract infection (2 in any 6-month period or 3 in any 12-month period)
  • Urine Analysis with +Nitrites
  • Catherization for any reason in the last 4 weeks
  • History of Iodine allergy
  • Patients unable to speak English
  • Patient does not have the capacity to consent
  • 2-3rd trimester pregnancy

Recruiting US locations

  • UofL Physicians - Urogynecology Springs Urogynecology Office

    Louisville, KY 40205

    Site contact: Kathryn Seymour, MD · 502-588-7660 · kathryn.seymour@louisville.edu

  • UofL Health - Urogynecology Mary & Elizabeth Hospital, Medical Plaza 3

    Louisville, KY 40215

    Site contact: Kathryn Seymour, MD · 502-588-7660 · kathryn.seymour@louisville.edu

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Kathryn C Seymour, MD · 502-588-7660 · kathryn.seymour@louisville.edu
  • Ankita Gupta, MD, MPH · 502-588-7660
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