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Clinical Trial ● Currently Recruiting Phase II NCT07202949

A Clinical Trial of Extended (High) Treatment Dose Antibiotics in Combination With Methenamine Hippurate Compared to the Standard of Care (Either Prophylactic (Low) Dose Antibiotic Treatment or Methenamine Hippurate) in Females With Chronic Urinary Tract Infection

A Clinical Trial of Extended (High) Treatment Dose Antibiotics in Combination With Methenamine Hippurate Compared to the Standard of Care (Either Prophylactic (Low) Dose Antibiotic Treatment or Methenamine…

📅 23 Apr 2026 ⏱ 2 min read
Currently Recruiting
This trial is actively seeking participants in the UK. Discuss eligibility with your patient before referring.
Status
Currently Recruiting
Phase
Phase II
NCT ID
NCT07202949
Sponsor
University College, London
Start
2026-02-26
ClinicaliQ Trial Snapshot
  • A Clinical Trial of Extended (High) Treatment Dose Antibiotics in Combination With Methenamine Hippurate Compared to the Standard of Care (Either Prophylactic (Low) Dose Antibiotic Treatment or Methenamine Hippurate) in Females With Chronic Urinary Tract Infection — Recruiting • Phase II •….
  • What is being tested: Extended high-dose antibiotic treatment combined with methenamine hippurate versus standard care (low-dose prophylactic antibiotics or methenamine hippurate alone) for managing chronic UTI in women with persistent daily symptoms.
  • Patient eligibility overview: Adult females diagnosed with chronic UTI (continuous daily symptoms, distinct from recurrent UTI) who are eligible for standard NHS treatment options and meet defined inclusion criteria for the trial.
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What This Trial Is Studying

Chronic Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is a type of UTI where symptoms are constant and occur every day, unlike recurrent UTIs, which come and go with symptom-free breaks in between. Current treatment for chronic UTI within the NHS is based on recommended guidelines for recurrent UTI. The standard approach typically includes one of the following treatments: * Long-term, prophylactic (low) dose daily antibiotic (where medication is used at low doses to try to prevent symptoms reoccurring). * Long-term use of a urinary antiseptic (which helps keep your urine bacteria free),…

Eligibility Snapshot
  • : 1. A diagnosis of chronic UTI, without structural or functional urinary tract abnormality*, defined as daily persistent symptoms affecting storage (urinary frequency, urgency or urge incontinence) and urinary tract pain symptoms (including bladder pain, urethral pain, or dysuria), for at least 3 months prior to the screening visit, with previously associated transient symptomatic improvement to antibiotic treatment for UTI, which in the opinion of the delegated clinician is secondary to chronic urinary tract infection. 2. A fresh urine microscopy examination showing ≥20 white blood cells/µl of urine at the screening visit. 3. Female** patients. 4. Aged ≥18 years. 5. Screening blood result of eGFR ≥45ml/min/1.73m2. 6. Able and willing to attend trial visits and comply with all study procedures for the duration of the trial. 7. Able and willing to provide informed consent prior to any study related assessments and/or procedures. * A structural or functional abnormality may include kidney reflux, current or long-term catheter use, renal transplant, diversion surgery, renal stones, grade 2 or above utero-vaginal prolapse or incomplete bladder emptying. * For the purposes of this trial, a female will be defined as an individual assigned female at birth who has a female urinary tract. Exclusion…

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