The Effectiveness of a Bacteriophobic Coating on Urinary Catheters
Conditions: Urinary Tract Infections
Sex: All
Ages: 18 Years – N/A
Phase: NA
Enrollment: 50
Sponsor: Camstent Ltd.
Location: United Kingdom
Summary
To assess if a bacteriophobic coating prevents biofilm and host protein accumulation on urinary catheters and inflammatory protein release in urine following catheterization
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:All patients undergoing colorectal resection routinely requiring a urinary catheter as part of their standard post-operative care.Patients aged 18-85 years will be eligible for the study.Able to give informed consent.Exclusion Criteria:Patients that have or recently (within 3 weeks) had a urinary catheter, or those with signs of current urinary tract infection.Pregnant patients.Patients with a potentially immunocompromised condition (steroids, HIV)Patients who are unable to give informed consent
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