RecruitingNCT07740811

Risk Factors and Clinical Implications of Double-J Ureteral Stent Bacterial Colonization: A Prospective Cohort Study

Sponsor

Al-Azhar University

Enrollment

400 participants

Start Date

Apr 1, 2026

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

UTI Bacterial Colonization

Summary

To identify the risk factors associated with bacterial colonization of Double-J ureteral stents and to evaluate its clinical implications, including bacteriuria, UTI, antimicrobial resistance, and stent-related symptoms.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying Urine and stent cultures for people with bacterial colonization and uti. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years and older.

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Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTUrine and stent cultures

All adult patients who undergo Double-J ureteral stent insertion for standard urological indications during the study period will be assessed for eligibility. Patients will be followed until stent removal, and microbiological evaluation will be performed on both urine and stent specimens at the time of removal