Long term catheter use feasibility study V1
Research type
Research Study
Full title
A feasibility and acceptability study for a randomised controlled trial of urinary catheter washout solutions to prevent blockage in long-term catheter users
IRAS ID
212590
Contact name
Ashley Shepherd
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Stirling
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 6 months, 1 days
Research summary
Long-term urinary catheters, utilised in 25% of elderly people in residential care, are a leading cause of infection and are associated with significant mortality and morbidity. With the population in Scotland aged over 64 estimated to increase by 59% to 1.47m by 2037, the numbers living with long-term catheters will rise. Approximately 75% of catheter users have recurrent blockages causing pain, discomfort and often hospitalisation. Washout solutions are commonly used to treat blockages. Our Cochrane review demonstrated the urgent need for a trial to assess the effectiveness of these solutions. This study will collect data needed to develop such a trial.
REC name
East of Scotland Research Ethics Service REC 2
REC reference
16/ES/0120
Date of REC Opinion
14 Sep 2016
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion