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Effect of a Urinary Catheter Carrying Bag on Satisfaction, Body Image, Self-Esteem, and Shame

NCT07053501 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 70

Last updated 2025-07-08

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Summary

This study aimed to evaluate the impact of using an innovative urinary catheter carrying bag on the psychosocial well-being of patients who require long-term catheterization. The bag was designed to increase comfort, hygiene, and privacy by concealing the urine bag and minimizing potential embarrassment during daily activities.

A total of 70 patients who had been using an indwelling urinary catheter for at least three weeks were randomly assigned to either an intervention or a control group. The intervention group received a specially designed catheter carrying bag along with training on how to use it, while the control group received standard care without the carrying bag. All participants were monitored over a 21-day period.

Validated assessment tools were used to measure patient satisfaction, body image, self-esteem, and feelings of external shame at baseline and after the intervention period. The study was designed to explore whether the use of the catheter carrying bag could influence these psychosocial outcomes in individuals undergoing long-term catheterization.

This randomized controlled trial was conducted to inform future supportive care practices and explore non-pharmacological interventions that address both the physical and psychosocial needs of patients with indwelling urinary catheters.

Conditions

  • Long-Term Urinary Catheterization
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Psychosocial Impact of Catheter Use
  • Low Self-Esteem
  • Body Image Disturbance

Interventions

DEVICE

Urinary Catheter Carrying Bag Use

A wearable catheter carrying bag was provided to participants. It was designed to conceal the urine bag and increase comfort, privacy, and psychosocial well-being. Participants received training on its use and wore it during all daily activities for 21 days.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Bahar Ciftci

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
70 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-07-01
Primary Completion
2023-12-31
Completion
2023-12-31

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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