Randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded study of prophylactic cranberries use in women with recurrent uncomplicated cystitis.

Cranberry PACs Proanthocyanidins Recurrent urinary tract infections

Journal

World journal of urology
ISSN: 1433-8726
Titre abrégé: World J Urol
Pays: Germany
ID NLM: 8307716

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
12 Jan 2024
Historique:
received: 16 08 2023
accepted: 17 10 2023
medline: 12 1 2024
pubmed: 12 1 2024
entrez: 12 1 2024
Statut: epublish

Résumé

Τhe adherence of p-fimbriated Escherichia coli (E. coli) to urothelial cells leading to recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs) may be prevented by proanthocyanidins (PACs) contained in American cranberries. The purpose of this clinical trial was to assess the clinical utility of prophylactic use of high-dose PACs daily in women with a history of rUTIs. 172 adult women with a history of rUTIs, defined as ≥ 2 within a 6-month period or ≥ 3 within a 12-month period were enrolled and randomized in two groups to receive either Cysticlean™ 240 mg or placebo for a 12-month period. Urine samples, vaginal and rectal swabs were collected at initial and quarterly study visits. The primary study endpoints were the number of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and changes in Quality of Life (QoL), assessed by the 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36) questionnaire. 160 adult women of median age 40 years old (range 19-82) were finally analyzed in this randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded clinical trial. In response to intervention, the number of UTIs was significantly lower (Incidence rate ratio IRR 0.49, p < 0.001) and QoL was slightly improved. The numbers of E. coli isolates detected in vaginal (IRR 0.71, p value < 0.001) and in rectal swabs (IRR 0.87, p value < 0.001) were also significantly decreased. No adverse events were reported. The daily use of Cysticlean™ 240 mg was associated with a reduction of UTIs and a prolongation of UTI-free survival compared to placebo treatment, supporting its use as prophylaxis in this patient population. Clinicaltrials.gov, identifier NCT03032003.

Sections du résumé

BACKGROUND BACKGROUND
Τhe adherence of p-fimbriated Escherichia coli (E. coli) to urothelial cells leading to recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs) may be prevented by proanthocyanidins (PACs) contained in American cranberries.
PURPOSE OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this clinical trial was to assess the clinical utility of prophylactic use of high-dose PACs daily in women with a history of rUTIs.
MATERIALS AND METHODS METHODS
172 adult women with a history of rUTIs, defined as ≥ 2 within a 6-month period or ≥ 3 within a 12-month period were enrolled and randomized in two groups to receive either Cysticlean™ 240 mg or placebo for a 12-month period. Urine samples, vaginal and rectal swabs were collected at initial and quarterly study visits. The primary study endpoints were the number of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and changes in Quality of Life (QoL), assessed by the 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36) questionnaire.
RESULTS RESULTS
160 adult women of median age 40 years old (range 19-82) were finally analyzed in this randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded clinical trial. In response to intervention, the number of UTIs was significantly lower (Incidence rate ratio IRR 0.49, p < 0.001) and QoL was slightly improved. The numbers of E. coli isolates detected in vaginal (IRR 0.71, p value < 0.001) and in rectal swabs (IRR 0.87, p value < 0.001) were also significantly decreased. No adverse events were reported.
CONCLUSION CONCLUSIONS
The daily use of Cysticlean™ 240 mg was associated with a reduction of UTIs and a prolongation of UTI-free survival compared to placebo treatment, supporting its use as prophylaxis in this patient population.
TRIAL REGISTRATION BACKGROUND
Clinicaltrials.gov, identifier NCT03032003.

Identifiants

pubmed: 38214795
doi: 10.1007/s00345-023-04741-0
pii: 10.1007/s00345-023-04741-0
doi:

Banques de données

ClinicalTrials.gov
['NCT03032003']

Types de publication

Journal Article

Langues

eng

Sous-ensembles de citation

IM

Pagination

27

Subventions

Organisme : State Scholarships Foundation
ID : 2022-050-0502-52469

Informations de copyright

© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.

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Auteurs

Eleftherios Tsiakoulias (E)

Department of Urology, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, University Hospital of Larissa, 41110, Larissa, Greece. etsiakoulias@icloud.com.

Stavros Gravas (S)

Department of Urology, Medical School, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus.

Christos Hadjichristodoulou (C)

Laboratory of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, 41222, Larissa, Greece.

Katerina G Oikonomou (KG)

Intensive Care Unit, General Hospital of Larissa, 41221, Larissa, Thessaly, Greece.

Maria Kyritsi (M)

Laboratory of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, 41222, Larissa, Greece.

Katerina Dadouli (K)

Laboratory of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, 41222, Larissa, Greece.

Alexia Matziri (A)

Laboratory of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, 41222, Larissa, Greece.

Konstantina Kola (K)

Laboratory of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, 41222, Larissa, Greece.

Evangelia Vacthsioli (E)

Laboratory of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, 41222, Larissa, Greece.

Marianna Tsiakoulia (M)

Department of Occupational Therapy, Melathron Agoniston EOKA, 4549, Limassol, Cyprus.

Michaela Gianniou (M)

Department of Immunology and Histocompatibility, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, 41500, Larissa, Greece.

Vassilios Tzortzis (V)

Department of Urology, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, University Hospital of Larissa, 41110, Larissa, Greece.

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