Genetic Studies in Interstitial Cystitis - Full Text View

Purpose

Interstitial cystitis (also called painful bladder syndrome, hypersensitive bladder, 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.

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:	Natural History, Longitudinal, Defined Population, Prospective Study

Official Title:	Genetic Studies in Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome

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

Estimated Enrollment:	100
Study Start Date:	January 2006
Estimated Study Completion Date:	January 2009

Detailed Description:

To fully describe the phenotype of interstitial cystitis (IC), particularly in 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.

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:	8 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:	Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:	Yes

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Males and females 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
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:

Dimitrakov JD, Kaplan SA, Kroenke K, Jackson JL, Freeman MR. Management of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome: an evidence-based approach. Urology. 2006 May;67(5):881-8. Review. No abstract available.

Dimitrakov JD. A case of familial clustering of interstitial cystitis and chronic pelvic pain syndrome. Urology. 2001 Aug;58(2):281.

Study ID Numbers:	04-11-160, PHS 398/2590
First Received:	October 17, 2006
Last Updated:	July 9, 2007
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00389142
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

Pregnancy Complications

Pelvic Pain

Urologic Diseases

Urinary Bladder Diseases

Neurologic Manifestations

Cystitis

Pain

Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications

Male Urogenital Diseases

Female Urogenital Diseases

Nervous System Diseases

Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 08, 2008

Sponsored by:	Children's Hospital Boston
Information provided by:	Children's Hospital Boston
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00389142