Understanding Experiences with Bladder Instillations for Spinal Cord Injury

This study wants to understand the experiences of people with spinal cord injuries and neurogenic bladder (a bladder problem due to nerve damage) and their caregivers. Researchers are interested in your thoughts on different bladder instillations (medicines put directly into the bladder) like Lactobacillus, gentamicin, or a combination of both. The goal is to learn what you like, what challenges you face, and what could be improved with these treatments for urinary symptoms and infections. You can join if you are 18 or older, have neurogenic bladder, use a catheter, and have experience with these instillations. Caregivers of such patients can also participate. The study aims to understand your preferences and overall experiences over 12 months.

Study design
This is an observational study involving 60 participants. It uses in-depth interviews to gather information about experiences with bladder instillations.
What's involved
You will participate in a one-hour interview and possibly brief follow-up discussions (up to 30 minutes each) within 12 months. Total participation time will not exceed 2.5 hours.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Follow-up discussions may occur within 12 months of the initial interview.

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NCT07390591

Patient and Caregiver Perspectives on Intravesical Instillations for Urinary Symptoms

Recruiting
Not specifiedAges 18+Observational
Medstar Health Research Institute
~60 participants
Updated 2026-02-05 on ClinicalTrials.gov

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Advancing intravesical instillation for urinary health
Measured over 12 months
Spinal Cord Injuries
Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction
Neurogenic Bladder
1 sites across 1 states
District of Columbia1
  • Ana Valeria Aguirre Guemez, MD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital

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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Age 18+
Diagnosis of NLUTD
Chronic catheter usage (minimum 6 months), either intermittent catheterization or indwelling catheter
Community-dwelling
Experience using intravesical Lactobacillus, gentamicin, or combination of the two
Age 18+
Care for patient with diagnosis of NLUTD
Care for patient who has used catheters chronically (minimum 6 months)
Experience facilitating patients' use of intravesical Lactobacillus, gentamicin, or combination of the two

Exclusion

Psychiatric or psychologic conditions impacting ability to consent
  • Advancing intravesical instillation for urinary health12 months

    Qualitative interviews will be coded, and themes how to advance intravesical instillation for urinary health will emerge.