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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 4INTERVENTIONAL

Topical Steroids to Prevent Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Uncircumcised Male Infants: a Pilot Study

Topical Steroids to Prevent Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Uncircumcised Male Infants With a First Febrile Urinary Tract Infection: a Multi-center Pilot Study

Topical Steroids to Prevent Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Uncircumcised Male Infants: a Pilot Study (NCT07508124) is a Phase 4 interventional studying Urinary Tract Infection, sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

The goal of this smaller clinical trial is to evaluate the study design of this research to help prepare for a larger research study in the future. The future larger study would focus on whether steroid cream can reduce recurrent urinary tract infections in male infants, who are not circumcised. Male infants, who are enrolled in this study, would receive either the steroid cream or a placebo cream (a look alike cream without steroids). The cream would be applied twice a week for four weeks. Then there would be two follow up visits with the research team to measure whether the infant experienced any urinary tract infections and to measure parent perceptions of their experience participating in the study.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 4 studies happen after a treatment has been approved by the FDA. They monitor long-term safety, real-world effectiveness, and any rare side effects that only emerge in larger populations over longer periods. Phase 4 results sometimes lead to label changes, additional warnings, or — rarely — withdrawal of approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

With a target enrollment of 40 participants, this is a small study — typical of early-phase research, rare-disease trials, or pilot studies designed to generate preliminary signal before a larger study is launched.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. Uncircumcised male infants \< 6 months old 2. Both physician and laboratory confirmed diagnosis of first UTI 3. Fever (temperature ≥38.0 C) or hypothermia (temperature \<36.0 C) per ED/hospitalization or parental report Who Should NOT Join This Trial: 1. Legal guardian not available to provide willing to sign a consent form 2. Infant in Child Protective Services (CPS) custody 3. Legal guardian would like Urology referral for circumcision 4. Circumcision is medically indicated due to recurrent episodes of balanitis or ballooning of foreskin during urination 5. Past diagnosis of penile abnormalities (diagnoses of epispadius, hypospadias or congenital penile curvature (chordee)) 6. Prior use of topical steroid therapy for phimosis 7. History of hypersensitivity to topical steroids 8. Legal guardian is not fluent in English OR Spanish 9. Foreskin assessed to be fully retractable 10. Open wounds present on penis or in groin region Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Uncircumcised male infants \< 6 months old 2. Both physician and laboratory confirmed diagnosis of first UTI 3. Fever (temperature ≥38.0 C) or hypothermia (temperature \<36.0 C) per ED/hospitalization or parental report Exclusion Criteria: 1. Legal guardian not available to provide informed consent 2. Infant in Child Protective Services (CPS) custody 3. Legal guardian would like Urology referral for circumcision 4. Circumcision is medically indicated due to recurrent episodes of balanitis or ballooning of foreskin during urination 5. Past diagnosis of penile abnormalities (diagnoses of epispadius, hypospadias or congenital penile curvature (chordee)) 6. Prior use of topical steroid therapy for phimosis 7. History of hypersensitivity to topical steroids 8. Legal guardian is not fluent in English OR Spanish 9. Foreskin assessed to be fully retractable 10. Open wounds present on penis or in groin region

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

betamethasone valerate 0.1% cream

Steroid cream applied to the foreskin and glans twice a day for four weeks.

DRUG

Placebo cream

Placebo cream is applied to the foreskin and glans twice a day for four weeks.

Locations (3)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

Texas Children's Hospital Main campus
Houston, Texas, United States
Texas Children's Hospital West Campus
Katy, Texas, United States
Seattle Children's Hospital
Seattle, Washington, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT07508124), the sponsor (Baylor College of Medicine), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT07508124 clinical trial studying?

The goal of this smaller clinical trial is to evaluate the study design of this research to help prepare for a larger research study in the future. The future larger study would focus on whether steroid cream can reduce recurrent urinary tract infections in male infants, who are not circumcised. Male infants, who are enrolled in this study, would receive either the steroid cream or a placebo cream (a look alike cream without steroids). The cream would be applied twice a week for four weeks. Then there would be two follow up visits with the research team to measure whether the infant experienc… The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT07508124?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT07508124?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT07508124. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT07508124. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.