Use of Prophylactic Antibiotics Prior to OnabotulinumtoxinA Treatment of Overactive Bladder: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Atlantic Health System
Summary
This study aims to show that lack of antibiotic prophylaxis to those undergoing bladder Botox injections is not significantly inferior to administering prophylaxis. By proving this, the investigators aim to decrease antibiotic use in this setting to combat the growing issue of antibiotic resistance. Participants will be randomized to antibiotic or no treatment arm. Those randomized to the treatment arm will receive oral antibiotics for 2 days pre-treatment, on the treatment day, and 2 days post-treatment. Participants will return for a follow up appointment approximately 2 weeks after treatment to assess for urinary tract infection (UTI) symptoms. They will be called again at 6 weeks for follow up.
Description
Single-centered, randomized-controlled trial. Participants will be randomized to antibiotic or no treatment arm. All subjects will obtain a urine culture approximately 14 days before the procedure. Those randomized to the treatment arm will receive oral antibiotics at the discretion of physician in accordance to patient's allergies. Antibiotics will be administered for 2 days pre-treatment, on the treatment day, and 2 days post-treatment. Technique and dose of Botox injection will be at the discretion of the operating physician. Participants will return for a follow up appointment approximate…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Female * Age ≥ 18 * Patient undergoing bladder Botox treatment Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant and/or breastfeeding * Contraindication to injection of Botox - hypersensitivity to any botulinum toxin preparation or to any of the components in the formulation, symptomatic urinary retention or post void residual (PVR) \> 200 mL, unwillingness or inability to initiate clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) post-treatment if required. * Contraindication to oral antibiotics - hypersensitivity or allergy * Inability to take medication by mouth
Interventions
- DrugNitrofurantoin
For those randomized to the treatment arm, antibiotics will be prescribed at the discretion of the ordering physician. They will be prescribed only in oral form and in accordance with the patient's allergy profile.
Location
- Atlantic HealthMorristown, New Jersey