Quantitative Studies of Urinary Bladder Sensation
- Conditions
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Registration Number
- NCT00903435
- Lead Sponsor
- Timothy Ness, MD
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether more than one subpopulation exists of patients with the diagnosis of Interstitial Cystitis (IC) based on sensory testing and to determine if subjects with IC have normal counterirritation-related modulatory systems.
- Detailed Description
To determine whether more than one subpopulation exists of patients with the diagnosis of Interstitial Cystitis (IC) based on sensory testing and to determine if subjects with IC have normal counterirritation-related modulatory systems. Previous studies by the PI suggest that two populations of subjects are present in the IC population but a larger number of subjects with IC would need to be tested in order to determine if this were indeed true. Other studies have demonstrated that counterirritation-related effects are absent in several chronic pain populations including fibromyalgia and chronic headaches. Identification of a subset of IC patients or the identification of a failure of counterirritation-related effects may predict responses to therapeutic interventions.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
- Must be able to read and speak English
- 19 years or older
- IC Diagnosis
- Over 65 years old
- Pregnant
- Children younger than 19
- Significant cardiac disease
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The study proposes to examine the sensations that are produced by warming the skin, poking the skin, pressure on the muscles or by applying a blood pressure cuff. One and a half to two hours
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
UAB Kirklin Clinic
🇺🇸Birmingham, Alabama, United States