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ArticleCurrent urology2026

A randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel study of the efficacy of D-mannose for urinary tract infection symptoms in women.

Ruma G Singh, Elizabeth Nguyen, Yongqiang Zhao, Chengliang Zhang, Xiaoxue Liao, Huda Al-Wahsh, David C Crowley, Marc Moulin, Najla Guthrie, Erin D Lewis

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10 authors.

Ruma G SinghKGK Science Inc., London, Ontario, Canada.
Elizabeth NguyenKEB Nutraceuticals USA, Inc, Chino, CA, USA.
Yongqiang ZhaoKEB Nutraceuticals USA, Inc, Chino, CA, USA.
Chengliang ZhangKEB Nutraceuticals USA, Inc, Chino, CA, USA.
Xiaoxue LiaoKEB Nutraceuticals USA, Inc, Chino, CA, USA.
Huda Al-WahshKGK Science Inc., London, Ontario, Canada.
David C CrowleyKGK Science Inc., London, Ontario, Canada.
Marc MoulinKGK Science Inc., London, Ontario, Canada.
Najla GuthrieKGK Science Inc., London, Ontario, Canada.
Erin D LewisKGK Science Inc., London, Ontario, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1760-3073

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Abstract

Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common infectious disorders affecting 50% of healthy women at least once during their lifetime. Antibiotic treatment for UTIs may increase the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance and side effects, highlighting the need for safe and efficacious alternatives. This study investigated the effect of acute supplementation with UClear, a D-mannose product, on UTI symptoms. Materials and methods: Women with at least 2 uncomplicated UTI symptoms, as assessed using the UTI Symptom Assessment (UTISA) questionnaire and urine nitrite and leukocyte testing, were randomized to receive UClear or a placebo for 3 days. The study outcomes included changes in the UTI symptom severity and bother scores, complete resolution of UTI symptoms, urine culture data, quality of life assessed using the RAND 36-Item Short Form Survey questionnaire, and rescue medication use. Study outcomes were measured from baseline to days 2, 3, and 4. Results: The total UTISA severity scores were not significantly different between the groups. Participants supplemented with UClear had lower total UTISA bother scores after 3 days than the placebo group ( Conclusions: After 3 days of UClear supplementation, urination-related UTI symptoms improved compared with those of the placebo group. These improvements corresponded with significant improvements in the degree of discomfort due to those symptoms. Further investigations in at-risk populations are warranted to understand the efficacy of UClear in resolving UTIs.

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Dietary supplementD-mannoseProphylactic treatmentUrinary tract infectionsWomen’s health

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PMID41743922
PMCPMC12931943

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