Urine Tests for Young Children and Older Adults with Possible UTIs

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

COLLECT-UTI is an observational study enrolling children under 5 and adults 65+ who are being tested for suspected UTI. Researchers will examine host and bacterial markers in urine to distinguish true infection from sample contamination in kids and from asymptomatic bacteriuria in older adults. The study will describe molecular features of urine across different classifications of infection and urine collection methods. No experimental treatment is given; the goal is to improve diagnostic accuracy using urine-based biomarkers.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

Children:

* Children under 5 years of age who are not toilet trained.
* Urine dipstick positive for nitrates or leukocytes (including trace).
* Residual urine sample remaining following completion of all routine clinical urine testing.

Older Adults:

* Adults aged 65 years and over.
* Urine dipstick positive for nitrates or leukocytes (including trace).
* Residual urine sample remaining following completion of all routine clinical urine testing.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Consent declined.
* Inability to obtain informed consent.
* Antibiotic treatment within the previous 48 hours for acute infection.

Where it's running

• Queen's University Belfast
  Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom Recruiting

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.