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Prevalence, Etiology and Therapy of Micturition Disorders of Children With a Mental and/or Motoric Disability

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Micturition Disorder
Registration Number
NCT00148005
Lead Sponsor
University Hospital, Ghent
Brief Summary

Investigation of the prevalence etiology and therapy of micturition disorders of children with a mental and/or motoric disability

Detailed Description

Overview of the problem by a questionnaire, diary of micturition and drinking behaviour, filled out by the parents or by the staff of the institution.

Investigation of the etiology by clinical and functional examination (uroflowmetry, bladder scan, video-urodynamic examination).

Frequency:

* Uroflowmetry: two periods of two weeks, with 6 weeks break between both periods. During the follow-up period every 3 months during 12 months

* Bladder scan: once during the periods of the uroflowmetry

* Video-urodynamic examination: once in selected participants, after consent of the parents

* Adaptation of the drinking behaviour: start after two weeks of observation, after uroflowmetry and bladder scan. Continuous proces.

* Therapeutic measures (medication, miction clock): start after 10 weeks of observation or after video-urodynamic examination.

Development of a therapeutic plan: adaptation of the micturition and drinking behaviour, anticholinergic therapy.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
250
Inclusion Criteria
  • Children with a motoric and/or mental disability
  • 4-14 years
Exclusion Criteria
  • Known neurogenic bladder disorder

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Prevalence of micturition disorders
Etiology of micturition disorders after 10 weeks observation
Influence of drinking scheme on bladder capacity and micturition continence after 10 weeks observation
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Efficacy of the therapy after 3, 6, 9, 12 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University Hospital Ghent

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Ghent, Belgium

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