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NCT Number: NCT05260554

Effect of Cranberry Extract on the Urinary System

In this study, we will try to emphasize the effects of using cranberry tablets, which is an alternative to antibiotic therapy, during uncomplicated urinary tract infections (only urinary tract, bladder and kidney infections did not).

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Key information

Conditions

Urinary Tract Disease Antibiotic Reaction Cystitis Female Urogenital Diseases Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Male Urogenital Diseases Urinary Bladder Diseases Urogenital Diseases Urologic Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Oya Guven, MD

Kırklareli, Center, 39000, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

This study was Istanbul Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital Emergency Medicine Clinic and Kırklareli Training and Research Hospital Emergency Service and Internal Medicine Polyclinic. Our study; includes patients who applied to the Emergency Department and Internal Medicine outpatient clinic with the complaint of dysuria and had normal WBC, CRP, urea, and creatinine values in their analysis, and leukocyturia was found in the urine test. Two options were offered in the treatment to these patients. Vaccinium Macrocarpon Aiton preparation or fosfomycin was given for seven days. The patients were asked whether their complaints had decreased according to the Lykert-Type verbal scale at the time of admission and on the first, third, and seventh days. When the treatment was finished, leukocytes were checked in the urinalysis. This outcome was compared between the 2 treatment options. We also noted whether nausea.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Older than 18
  • who have urinary tract inflammation
  • who haven't kidney dissease previous

Exclusion criteria

  • Younger than 18
  • Who have kidney inflammation
  • Pregnant patients
  • Who have blood test abnormal (WBC, Ure, Creatin, CRP high level)

Treatment and study plan

Fosfomycin

Drug

In this group with urinary tract inflammation; Fosfomycin was prescribed for 7 days (3 doses, 2 days apart). There are 80 patients in total.

Other names: monurol

cranberry

Dietary Supplement

In this group with urinary tract inflammation; 7 days (used every day) cranberry tablet was given. There are 80 patients in total.

Primary outcomes

  1. Treatment time

    Time frame: 7 days

    After 7 days of treatment, the 2 treatment options were compared with each other.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Kırklareli University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Use of Cranberry Extract Instead of Antibiotics During Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Mar 2, 2022
Registry last updated
Mar 2, 2022

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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