Evaluating the impact of guidelines on urinary tract infections related to ureteral stents
Official title: Ureteral Stent Exchange Abstention in Urinary Tract Infections: a Before-and-after Study to Assess Guidelines' Impact on Patients' Outcomes
Run by Central Hospital, Nancy, France · NCT06503588 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if following new guidelines for treating urinary tract infections in patients with ureteral stents helps reduce the chances of getting infections again.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Central Hospital, Nancy, France Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Nancy, Lorraine) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | March 1, 2025 |
| Study ends | September 1, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | August 8, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06503588 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients with indwelling ureteral catheters who have confirmed or probable urinary tract infections.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who may not benefit from this study include those who oppose participation, have a history of ileal conduit urinary diversion, or experience multiple urinary tract infections during the study period.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study assesses the effectiveness of newly established guidelines for managing urinary tract infections (UTIs) associated with ureteral stents. It compares the occurrence of relapse or recurrence of UTIs in patients treated after the implementation of these guidelines to those treated before. The study focuses on patients with indwelling ureteral catheters who have confirmed or probable UTIs, aiming to determine if adherence to the guidelines leads to improved patient outcomes. The approach emphasizes surgical abstention as a potential intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management strategies for patients with urinary tract infections related to ureteral stents.
How similar studies have gone: While this study is based on newly established guidelines, similar approaches in managing urinary tract infections have shown promise, though this specific evaluation is novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All patients with indwelling ureteral catheter * AND confirmed or probable urinary tract infection Exclusion Criteria: * Patient's opposition * History of ileal conduit urinary diversion * Second or more urinary tract infection during the study period
Where it's running
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Nancy university hospital
Nancy, Lorraine, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: +33383154097 Lefevre, M.D. PhD — Central Hospital, Nancy, France
- Study coordinator: Benjamin Lefevre, M.D. PhD
- Email: b.lefevre@chru-nancy.fr
- Phone: +33383154097
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.