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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT05230511

NCT05230511 Intravesical LGG VS Saline Bladder Wash RCT

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NCT ID NCT05230511
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Sponsor Medstar Health Research Institute
Condition Spinal Cord Injuries
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 120 participants
Start Date 2022-06-13
Primary Completion 2026-07-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Lactobacillus RhamnosusGGSaline bladder wash

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

In Phase 2, researchers evaluate early signs of effectiveness. You may be randomized to receive the active treatment or a comparator. Monitoring continues closely.

This trial targets 120 participants in total. It began in 2022-06-13 with a primary completion date of 2026-07-31.

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Brief Summary

This is the first ever comparative effectiveness study of an antibiotic-sparing novel self-management intervention to prevent complicated urinary tract infection (UTI).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age ≥18 years; 2. SCI at least 6 months duration; 3. NLUTD (as determined by their SCI physician or urologist); 4. Utilizing intermittent catheterization for bladder management; and 5. Community dwelling (discharged from the acute care setting). Exclusion Criteria: 1. Known genitourinary pathology beyond neuropathic bladder (i.e., vesicoureteral reflux, bladder or kidney stones, etc.); 2. Use of prophylactic antibiotics; 3. Instillation of intravesical agents (e.g., gentamycin, saline; or Lactobacillus); 4. Immunodeficiency; 5. Any oral antibiotics within the past 2 weeks; 6. Psychologic or psychiatric conditions influencing the ability to follow instructions; 7. Participation in another study in which results would be confounded; 8. 6 months since prior exposure to intravesical LGG®; and 9. Active cancer (or within 5 years) or active autoimmune disorder

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Emily Leonard, PhD

✉ emily.m.leonard@medstar.net

📞 (202) 877-1844

Principal Investigator

Suzanne Groah, MD, MSPH

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05230511 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Spinal Cord Injuries. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT05230511 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether the treatment shows signs of effectiveness while continuing to monitor safety. More participants are enrolled than in Phase 1 to help refine the treatment protocol.

Is NCT05230511 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05230511 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at emily.m.leonard@medstar.net for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05230511 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Washington D.C., United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05230511 clinical trial?

NCT05230511 is sponsored by Medstar Health Research Institute. The principal investigator is Suzanne Groah, MD, MSPH at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 120 participants.

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