Clinical Trial: Prevention of Nosocomial E. Coli Infections After Placement of an Indwelling Catheter During Pelvic Surgery: an Evaluation of Cranberry Gel Capsules

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Prevention of Nosocomial Escherichia Coli Infections After Placement of an Indwelling Catheter During Pelvic Surgery: a Randomized, Prospective, Double Blind Study for the Evaluation of Cranberry (Vac

Brief Summary: Indwelling urinary catheters are a primary site for nosocomial infections. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the anti-adhesive properties of Cranberry type A pro anthocyanidine gel capsules in the prevention Escherichia coli infections on indwelling urinary catheters placed in patients following pelvic surgery. The investigators primary working hypothesis is that cranberry treatment decreases E. coli colonization on indwelling urinary catheters, thus preventing nosocomial urinary infections following pelvic surgery.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes

Current Primary Outcome: Presence/absence of Asymptomatic bacteriuria [ Time Frame: 15 days post-op ]

Presence/absence of greater than 10^5 unit forming E. coli colonies per ml of urine with absence of functional urinary infection symptoms (mictional burning, pollakiuria, dysuria, urgency, suprapubic heaviness)


Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

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Information By: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes

Dates:
Date Received: April 30, 2010
Date Started: August 2010
Date Completion:
Last Updated: March 25, 2015
Last Verified: March 2015