๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-05-01

Bacteriophage Therapy in Spinal Cord Injury Patients With Bacteriuria (NCT06559618)

A Phase 1B Study to Assess Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of Bacteriophage Therapy in Spinal Cord Injury Patients With Bacteriuria

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase1 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Barbara Trautner

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This is a Phase 1b study to assess the safety, tolerability, PK, and PD of investigational phage therapy (IP) in adults with SCI and bladder colonization (ASB). It is a single-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in adults with SCI with neurogenic bladders and bacteriuria who use indwelling catheters, or who require intermittent catheterization for bladder drainage.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Washington University in St Louis โ€” St Louis, Missouri

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)

  • Washington University in St Louis โ€” St Louis, Missouri
  • Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center โ€” Houston, Texas

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (314) 747-5258

Email: trautner@wustl.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—