๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-20

Coupled Gentamicin-Lactobacillus Rhamnosus in NLUTD (NCT07643974)

Effect of Dose Timing of Coupled Intravesical Gentamicin and Lactobacillus Rhamnosus LGG on Success and Length of Colonization in Men and Women With SCI/D and NLUTD

๐ŸŸก Not Yet Recruiting Early Phase1 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Medstar Health Research Institute

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

The main objective of the proposed research study is to determine in men and women with spinal cord injury/disease and neurogenic bladder whether the dose of coupled gentamicin \& Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG affects the recolonization of the bladder, and whether the rate of success differs by sex. Secondary objectives include determining whether that recolonization lasts 7, 14, or 28 days; and safety of the coupled gentamicin \& Lactobacillus instillations.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital โ€” Washington D.C., District of Columbia

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)

  • MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital โ€” Washington D.C., District of Columbia
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center โ€” Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (202) 877-1000

Email: christopher.r.riegner@medstar.net

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.

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.
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