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Genetic Studies in Interstitial Cystitis
This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified by Children's Hospital Boston, May 2008
First Received: October 17, 2006   Last Updated: May 23, 2008   History of Changes
Sponsored by: Children's Hospital Boston
Information provided by: Children's Hospital Boston
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00389142
  Purpose

Interstitial cystitis (also called painful bladder syndrome, or chronic pelvic pain syndrome) is a common condition with no known cure. It is estimated that every 15 seconds, a person in the USA is diagnosed with interstitial cystitis. Studies have suggested that the condition may be genetic and passed down (or inherited) from one generation to the next. In this study we are comparing different families' samples and medical information to determine which genetic factors may play a role in interstitial cystitis. We are enrolling families and individuals with IC/PBS/CPPS and their family members (both symptomatic and asymptomatic family members)


Condition
Interstitial Cystitis
Painful Bladder Syndrome
Hypersensitive Bladder Syndrome
Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome

MedlinePlus related topics: Interstitial Cystitis Pelvic Pain
U.S. FDA Resources
Study Type: Observational
Study Design: Family-Based, Prospective
Official Title: Genetic Studies in Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome

Further study details as provided by Children's Hospital Boston:

Biospecimen Retention:   Samples With DNA

Biospecimen Description:

We will collect and store DNA (via saliva) and urine on all participants.


Estimated Enrollment: 500
Study Start Date: January 2006
Estimated Study Completion Date: January 2011
Detailed Description:

To fully describe the phenotype of interstitial cystitis (IC)/painful bladder syndrome (PBS)/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS), in adults and children, and to correlate the phenotypic information to the genotypic findings utilizing linkage analysis and candidate gene studies. A US cohort and a Bulgarian cohort will be recruited. Both individuals and families with IC/PBS/CPPS symptoms will be recruited to give a DNA and urine sample.

  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   8 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes
Sampling Method:   Non-Probability Sample
Study Population

We are collecting patients throughout North America (including the United States and Canada)

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Males and females of any age, probands must be age 8-adult
  • Urinary frequency - more than 1X/hour, and/or
  • Dysuria, and/or
  • Pelvic, suprapubic, or abdominal pain - for 3 months or longer
  • Previously normal voiding pattern ( normal retrograde voiding cystourethrogram if done)
  • 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 Criteria:

  • Major structural/anatomical urinary tract abnormalities by ultrasound
  • Underlying inborn conditions affecting the urinary tract
  • Severe Constipation
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00389142

Contacts
Contact: Elicia A Estrella, MS, CGC 617-919-4552 elicia.estrella@childrens.harvard.edu
Contact: Stephanie J Brewster, MS, CGC 617-919-4551 stephanie.brewster@childrens.harvard.edu

Locations
United States, Massachusetts
Children's Hospital Recruiting
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115
Contact: Elicia A Estrella, MS, CGC     617-919-4552     elicia.estrella@childrens.harvard.edu    
Contact: Stephanie J Brewster, MS, CGC     617-919-4551     stephanie.brewster@childrens.harvard.edu    
Principal Investigator: Jordan Dimitrakov, MD, PhD            
Sponsors and Collaborators
Children's Hospital Boston
Investigators
Principal Investigator: Jordan Dimitrakov, MD, PhD Children's Hosptial, Boston
  More Information

Publications:
Responsible Party: Children's Hospital, Boston ( Jordan Dimitrakov, M.D., Ph.D. )
Study ID Numbers: 04-11-160, PHS 398/2590
Study First Received: October 17, 2006
Last Updated: May 23, 2008
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00389142     History of Changes
Health Authority: United States: Institutional Review Board

Keywords provided by Children's Hospital Boston:
pelvic pain
urinary frequency
painful bladder

Study placed in the following topic categories:
Signs and Symptoms
Cystitis, Interstitial
Cystocele
Pelvic Pain
Urologic Diseases
Urinary Bladder Diseases
Neurologic Manifestations
Cystitis
Pain

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Signs and Symptoms
Cystitis, Interstitial
Pathologic Processes
Disease
Pelvic Pain
Urologic Diseases
Syndrome
Nervous System Diseases
Urinary Bladder Diseases
Neurologic Manifestations
Cystitis
Pain

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