Early Foley Catheter Removal After Diverticular Colovesical Fistula Repair

Launched by KARIM ALAVI · Feb 10, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at the safety of removing a bladder catheter (a tube that helps drain urine) earlier than usual after surgery for a condition called a colovesical fistula, which is an abnormal connection between the bladder and the colon. In this study, patients will have their catheters removed on the third day after surgery, and the results will be compared to historical data from patients who had their catheters removed later. The goal is to see if early removal is safe and beneficial for patients.

To participate in this trial, you need to be an adult aged 18 or older and scheduled for surgery to repair a diverticular colovesical fistula. However, certain individuals are not eligible, such as those with untreated genitourinary cancers or those who have conditions that would prevent them from regaining normal bladder function after surgery. If you join the study, you can expect to have your bladder catheter removed sooner than usual, and you'll be closely monitored to ensure your recovery goes smoothly. This trial is currently recruiting participants, so there is an opportunity to be part of this important research.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Adults aged 18 and over
• • Undergoing surgical repair of diverticular colovesical fistula
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients with active and untreated genitourinary cancers
• • Subjects with known or suspected Inflammatory Bowel Disease as the cause of colovesical fistula.
• • Individuals who are not expected to regain normal bladder function after surgery as defined by either pre-existing bladder dysfunction with chronic indwelling urinary catheter, supra-pubic catheter, or surgical urinary diversion
• • Individuals who require re-operation prior to Foley removal
• • Adults unable to consent
• • Pregnant women
• • Prisoners
• • Individuals who are not yet adults (infants, children, teenagers less than 18 years old)