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Comparing Clean Intermittent Self-catheterization and Indwelling Catheterization for the Management of Urinary Retention Before BPH Surgery.
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux
Summary
The CATHETERS trial is a multicenter, randomized, open-label superiority study comparing two methods of managing urinary retention before surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): clean intermittent self-catheterization (ICSC) versus indwelling catheter (IDC). The primary objective is to determine whether ICSC reduces the occurrence of infectious complications (urinary bacterial colonization requiring antibiotic therapy, urinary tract infection, or urosepsis) compared to IDC in men awaiting BPH surgery. A total of 106 patients will be enrolled across multiple centers in France, with follow-up extending to three months after surgery.
Official title: Comparing Clean Intermittent Self-catheterization and Indwelling Catheterization for the Management of Urinary Retention Before BPH Surgery.l
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
50 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
106
Start Date
2026-04-24
Completion Date
2028-04-24
Last Updated
2026-04-29
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
ICSC
ICSC consists of temporary urinary drainage performed by the patient themselves, following therapeutic education provided by a trained nurse. Patients use sterile, single-use catheters to empty their bladder 5 to 6 times a day. This method reduces the risk of infectious complications associated with indwelling catheters, while maintaining a good level of patient autonomy and a satisfactory quality of life. The necessary equipment is provided, and regular follow-ups are organised to monitor the tolerance and effectiveness of the procedure.
IDC
IDC involves inserting a urinary catheter connected to a continuous drainage system, which is left in place until surgery. The method is simple to perform and widely used in cases of acute urinary retention. However, it is associated with an increased risk of bacterial colonisation and urinary tract infections, particularly when the catheter is left in place for a prolonged period.
Locations (5)
CHU d'Angers
Angers, France
Centre d'Urologie Bordeaux Saint Gatien
Bourdeaux, France
APHP la Pitié-Salpêtrière
Paris, France
Hôpital Prive Francheville
Périgueux, France
CHU de Toulouse Rangueil
Toulouse, France