Status:
RECRUITING
Identifying Genetic Causes of IC/BPS
Lead Sponsor:
Boston Children's Hospital
Conditions:
Interstitial Cystitis
Bladder Pain Syndrome
Eligibility:
All Genders
1+ years
Brief Summary
Interstitial cystitis (IC), also called Bladder Pain syndrome (BPS) is a common condition with no known cause or cure. Twin studies and family accounts have suggested that the condition may be genetic...
Detailed Description
The investigators are trying to identify a genetic cause of interstitial cystitis (IC)/bladder pain syndrome (BPS). The investigators are looking to enroll individuals with a clinical diagnosis of IC/...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosis of IC/BPS
- Males and females of any age
- Urinary frequency - more than 1X/hour, and/or
- Dysuria, and/or
- Pelvic, suprapubic, or abdominal pain - for 3 months or longer
- Nocturia
- Normal urinary stream (by history)
- No evidence of active bacterial UTI (no pyuria \& negative urinary culture for last 3 months)
- First degree relative of someone with above symptoms
Exclusion
- Major structural/anatomical urinary tract abnormalities by ultrasound
- Underlying inborn conditions affecting the urinary tract
- Surgery/chemotherapy affected pelvic area
- GI or GU cancers
- Severe Constipation in children only
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 15 2006
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 31 2030
Estimated Enrollment :
1000 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00389142
Start Date
January 15 2006
End Date
December 31 2030
Last Update
December 16 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Boston Children's Hospital (BCH)
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115