Status:

RECRUITING

Microbiome-Modulating Prophylaxis RCT: Antibiotic vs Gynoflor in Postmenopausal Women With Recurrent Cystitis

Lead Sponsor:

Mahidol University

Conditions:

Cystitis, Recurrent

Urinary Tract Infections

Eligibility:

FEMALE

40+ years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

This open-label, parallel-group randomized controlled trial compares two prophylaxis strategies for recurrent urinary tract infection (rUTI) in postmenopausal women: (1) nightly oral nitrofurantoin 10...

Detailed Description

Background and Rationale Recurrent cystitis is common after menopause and burdens quality of life and healthcare use. Antibiotic prophylaxis is effective but may promote antimicrobial resistance with...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Female, postmenopausal, age ≥40 years
  • Clinical history of recurrent urinary tract infection (rUTI) as assessed by the investigator
  • Able and willing to take assigned prophylaxis for 6 months
  • Able to attend baseline and Month 6 study visits and provide urine samples
  • Able to provide written informed consent
  • Willing and able to complete twice-weekly phone/LINE follow-ups

Exclusion

  • Current symptomatic UTI at enrollment (may be treated and reconsidered after resolution)
  • Known hypersensitivity or contraindication to nitrofurantoin or to the Lactobacillus/estriol vaginal tablet (Gynoflor) or their excipients; significant renal impairment or other label-based contraindications to nitrofurantoin per local practice
  • Planned urologic surgery or procedure expected during the 6-month study period
  • Recent bacterial vaginosis (e.g., within the past month) or active vulvovaginal skin disorders precluding vaginal product use
  • History of hormone-dependent malignancy (e.g., breast, uterine, or cervical cancer) or unexplained abnormal vaginal bleeding
  • Significant liver disease (e.g., active hepatitis) or other conditions judged by the investigator to make participation unsafe
  • Participation in another interventional trial that could interfere with outcomes
  • Withdrawal of consent or severe adverse event requiring discontinuation

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 11 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

August 30 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

100 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07186465

Start Date

September 11 2025

End Date

August 30 2026

Last Update

September 25 2025

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Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University

Bangkok, Phayatai Ratchathewi, Thailand, 10400