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A Comparison of Two Urinary Catheters of Different Lengths for Female Use, in Intermittent Catheterization

An interventional study of A=SpeediCath Compact 7 cm and B=POBE 10 cm in Catheterization, sponsored by Wellspect HealthCare. Completed at 3 sites in Sweden. Open to female participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2021-05-18.

Sponsored by Wellspect HealthCare · Not applicable, Interventional, and Other

Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
60
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
Female
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Study summary

A study comparing a 10 cm catheter with a 7 cm catheter in a group of female patients who, on a routine bases, empty their bladder using urinary catheters, by measuring residual urine after intermittent catheterization.

Read the detailed description

The study personnel will conduct three bladder scans after each catheterization in order to obtain the mean residual urine volume. Each patient will catheterize herself two times with each product, i.e. a total of four catheterizations.

Diagnosis and BMI will be collected at visit 1 to assess whether the residual urine volume differs between these subgroups.

The hypothesis that the mean residual volumes were equal when using the 7 and the 10 centimeter catheters was tested by means of the Wilcoxon signed rank test.

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Conditions studied

  • Catheterization
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In context

Lead sponsor

Wellspect HealthCare is the lead sponsor of 23 studies on the registry; 1 is open to participants now.

Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
Female
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Provision of signed informed consent
  • Female subjects aged 18 years and over
  • Experienced users of CIC with a minimum of one month of use
  • Practice CIC a minimum of 1 time per day
  • Practice CIC with female catheters with a maximum length of 20 cm
  • Perform self-catheterization
  • Sufficient hand function to be able to open and handle catheter packages
  • Use catheters with Ch 10, 12 or 14

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnancy
  • Ongoing symptomatic UTI
  • Involvement in the planning and conduct of the study (applies to both Astra Tech staff or staff at the study site)
  • Previous enrolment or randomisation of treatment in the present study
  • Participation in another clinical study during the study period
  • Severe non-compliance to protocol as judged by the investigator and/or Astra Tech
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Other
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Crossover assignment
Masking
Double (Investigator, Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
60 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    AABB

    A=Coloplast SpeediCath Compact catheter, 7 cm B=Astra Tech POBE catheter, 10 cm 7 cm then 7 cm then 10 cm then 10 cm Four catheterizations in total, two catheterizations with each study product in a randomized order.

    Device: A=SpeediCath Compact 7 cm and B=POBE 10 cm

  • Experimental
    ABAB

    A=Coloplast SpeediCath Compact catheter, 7 cm B=Astra Tech POBE catheter, 10 cm 7 cm then 10 cm then 7 cm then 10 cm Four catheterizations in total, two catheterizations with each study product in a randomized order.

    Device: A=SpeediCath Compact 7 cm and B=POBE 10 cm

  • Experimental
    ABBA

    A=Coloplast SpeediCath Compact catheter, 7 cm B=Astra Tech POBE catheter, 10 cm 7 cm then 10 cm then 10 cm then 7 cm Four catheterizations in total, two catheterizations with each study product in a randomized order.

    Device: A=SpeediCath Compact 7 cm and B=POBE 10 cm

  • Experimental
    BAAB

    A=Coloplast SpeediCath Compact catheter, 7 cm B=Astra Tech POBE catheter, 10 cm 10 cm then 7 cm then 7 cm then 10 cm Four catheterizations in total, two catheterizations with each study product in a randomized order.

    Device: A=SpeediCath Compact 7 cm and B=POBE 10 cm

  • Experimental
    BABA

    A=Coloplast SpeediCath Compact catheter, 7 cm B=Astra Tech POBE catheter, 10 cm 10 cm then then 7 cm then 10 cm then 7 cm Four catheterizations in total, two catheterizations with each study product in a randomized order.

    Device: A=SpeediCath Compact 7 cm and B=POBE 10 cm

  • Experimental
    BBAA

    A=Coloplast SpeediCath Compact catheter, 7 cm B=Astra Tech POBE catheter, 10 cm 10 cm then 10 cm then 7 cm then 7 cm Four catheterizations in total, two catheterizations with each study product in a randomized order.

    Device: A=SpeediCath Compact 7 cm and B=POBE 10 cm

Interventions

  • DeviceA=SpeediCath Compact 7 cm and B=POBE 10 cm

    Catheterization should resemble the daily use as far as possible and at least 2 hours had to pass between 2 catheterizations.The study centre decided whether the subject performed all four catheterizations on one or several days.

    Also known as: Coloplast SpeediCath Compact 7 cm, Astra Tech POBE 10 cm

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Bladder Scan Measurements of Residual Urine Volume

    Measurements were performed with the bladder scan BVI 3000. The primary outcome variable was average residual urine volume (mL) calculated from repetitive bladder scans performed after each catheterization. Three bladder scan measurements were performed immediately after each catheterization and a mean value was calculated.

    Time frame: Three bladder scan measurements were performed immediately after each catheterization and a mean value was calculated. A maximum of 5 minutes were allowed to elapse between catheterization and bladder scan.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Number of Subjects With a Residual Volume >5mL or ≤5mL

    Time frame: Three bladder scan measurements were performed immediately after each catheterization and a mean value was calculated. At least 2 hours had to pass between 2 catheterizations.

  2. Number of Subjects With a Residual Volume >10mL or ≤10mL

    Time frame: Three bladder scan measurements were performed immediately after each catheterization and a mean value was calculated. A maximum of 5 minutes were allowed to elapse between catheterization and bladder scan.

  3. Number of Subjects With a Residual Volume >30mL or ≤30mL

    Time frame: Three bladder scan measurements were performed immediately after each catheterization and a mean value was calculated. A maximum of 5 minutes were allowed to elapse between catheterization and bladder scan.

  4. Number of Subjects With a Residual Volume >50mL or ≤50mL

    Time frame: Three bladder scan measurements were performed immediately after each catheterization and a mean value was calculated. A maximum of 5 minutes were allowed to elapse between catheterization and bladder scan.

  5. Does the Subject's Bladder Feel Completely Empty After Catheterisation (All Subjects)

    After each catheterization the study nurse will ask the subject whether it feels as if the bladder is completely emptied or not. 0=No and 1=Yes.

    Time frame: Question asked minutes after catheterization.

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Results

Posted May 18, 2021

Participant flow

Each subject eligible for entry into the study was a female using catheters for intermittent self catheterization at least once a day and had done so for the last month. Three centers in Sweden were involved. Four catheterizations, two with each product in a randomized order, were performed at the study centre. Catheterization should resemble the daily use as far as possible.

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneAABBABABABBABAABBABABBAA
Started10910101110
Completed10910101110
Not completed000000

Outcome measures

PrimaryBladder Scan Measurements of Residual Urine Volume

Measurements were performed with the bladder scan BVI 3000. The primary outcome variable was average residual urine volume (mL) calculated from repetitive bladder scans performed after each catheterization. Three bladder scan measurements were performed immediately after each catheterization and a mean value was calculated.

Time frame:
Three bladder scan measurements were performed immediately after each catheterization and a mean value was calculated. A maximum of 5 minutes were allowed to elapse between catheterization and bladder scan.
Reported as:
Mean · Residual volume in mL
Bladder Scan Measurements of Residual Urine Volume
Residual volume in mL7 cm10 cm
Bladder Scan Measurements of Residual Urine Volume32.74 ± 41.4834.78 ± 38.76
Statistical analysis
  • 7 cm · Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney) · p = 0.8762
SecondaryNumber of Subjects With a Residual Volume >5mL or ≤5mL
Time frame:
Three bladder scan measurements were performed immediately after each catheterization and a mean value was calculated. At least 2 hours had to pass between 2 catheterizations.
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Subjects With a Residual Volume >5mL or ≤5mL
Participants7 cm10 cm
> 5 mL4240
≤ 5 mL1820
Statistical analysis
  • 7 cm vs 10 cm · McNemar · p = 0.7905
SecondaryNumber of Subjects With a Residual Volume >10mL or ≤10mL
Time frame:
Three bladder scan measurements were performed immediately after each catheterization and a mean value was calculated. A maximum of 5 minutes were allowed to elapse between catheterization and bladder scan.
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Subjects With a Residual Volume >10mL or ≤10mL
Participants7 cm10 cm
>10mL3837
≤10mL2223
Statistical analysis
  • 7 cm vs 10 cm · McNemar · p = 1.00
SecondaryNumber of Subjects With a Residual Volume >30mL or ≤30mL
Time frame:
Three bladder scan measurements were performed immediately after each catheterization and a mean value was calculated. A maximum of 5 minutes were allowed to elapse between catheterization and bladder scan.
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Subjects With a Residual Volume >30mL or ≤30mL
Participants7 cm10 cm
>30mL1926
≤30mL4134
SecondaryNumber of Subjects With a Residual Volume >50mL or ≤50mL
Time frame:
Three bladder scan measurements were performed immediately after each catheterization and a mean value was calculated. A maximum of 5 minutes were allowed to elapse between catheterization and bladder scan.
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Subjects With a Residual Volume >50mL or ≤50mL
Participants7 cm10 cm
>50mL1516
≤50mL4544
SecondaryDoes the Subject's Bladder Feel Completely Empty After Catheterisation (All Subjects)

After each catheterization the study nurse will ask the subject whether it feels as if the bladder is completely emptied or not. 0=No and 1=Yes.

Time frame:
Question asked minutes after catheterization.
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Does the Subject's Bladder Feel Completely Empty After Catheterisation (All Subjects)
score on a scaleAll Subjects
7 cm0.75 ± 0.40
10 cm0.83 ± 0.35
7 cm - 10 cm-0.08 ± 0.26
Statistical analysis
  • All Subjects · Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney) · p = 0.0273

Adverse events

Collected over The investigation lasted for 3 months and the adverse events/adverese device effects were collected during this time.. Non-serious events are listed at a 0% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
7 cm0/60 (0%)0/60 (0%)2/60 (3.3%)
10 cm0/60 (0%)0/60 (0%)1/60 (1.7%)
Most frequent other events
Most frequent other events
Event7 cm10 cm
Burning sensation in urethra one hour after catheterizationRenal and urinary disorders0/601/60
Menstrual bleedingReproductive system and breast disorders1/600/60
HeadacheGeneral disorders1/600/60

Baseline characteristics

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)Four Catheterizations, Each Subject Was Catheterisized Twice With Each Product in a Randomized Order
Mean48.20 ± 15.34
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Four Catheterizations, Each Subject Was Catheterisized Twice With Each Product in a Randomized Order
Female60
Male0
Region of Enrollment
Region of Enrollment(participants)Four Catheterizations, Each Subject Was Catheterisized Twice With Each Product in a Randomized Order
Sweden60
Weight
Weight(Kilogramme)Four Catheterizations, Each Subject Was Catheterisized Twice With Each Product in a Randomized Order
Mean66.53 ± 13.98
Height
Height(Cm)Four Catheterizations, Each Subject Was Catheterisized Twice With Each Product in a Randomized Order
Mean163.62 ± 7.48
BMI
BMI(kg/m^2)Four Catheterizations, Each Subject Was Catheterisized Twice With Each Product in a Randomized Order
Mean24.78 ± 4.52
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Study locations

3 sites
  • Rehabiliteringskliniken, Södra Älvsborgs Sjukhus
    Borås, SE-501 82, Sweden
  • Verksamhet Urologi, Sahlgrenska Universitetssjukhuset
    Gothenburg, SE-413 45, Sweden
  • Clinical Research and Trial Centre, Lund University Hospital
    Lund, SE-221 85, Sweden
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on May 18, 2021, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT00799981
Lead sponsor
Wellspect HealthCare
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Dec 1, 2008
Start date
Nov 2008
Primary completion
Jan 2009
Completion
Mar 2009
Results posted
May 18, 2021
Last update
May 18, 2021

Study contacts

Ulf Malmqvist, MD, PhD, Assoc.Prof.
principal investigator · Clinical Research and Trial Centre, Lund University Hospital

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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