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Measurement of Bladder Pressure With a Novel External Device (Cystomanometer) - Home Use

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic
Interventions
Device: Urodynamics Testing
Registration Number
NCT04128709
Lead Sponsor
Christopher Cooper
Brief Summary

The investigators have developed a novel pressure monitoring device that hooks to standard urinary catheters that are used by patients with a neurogenic bladder on daily clean intermittent catheterization. The device has already been demonstrated to be accurate compared to the gold standard in clinic urodynamics. This study will assess the patients and care givers ability and experience using the device in a home setting.

Detailed Description

For patients with neurogenic bladder, regular monitoring of bladder pressure and capacity is a critical component of maintaining renal and urinary health. This monitoring is currently done by in-office urodynamics testing (UDS). This testing is done intermittently, leaving open the possibility of worsening of bladder function and renal deterioration between testing sessions.

This study utilizes a novel pressure monitoring device which is portable and attaches to the end of a standard urinary catheter. The investigators will be investigating if this device can be used by patients or their caregivers in a home setting.

This study will enroll patients with neurogenic bladder that currently perform clean intermittent catheterization on a daily basis as part of their regular care. The patients will be asked to use the device at least twice a day for two weeks.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria
  • must have diagnosed neurogenic bladder
Exclusion Criteria
  • None

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Neurogenic Bladder PatientUrodynamics TestingPatients with neurogenic bladder
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Home use of bladder pressure monitoring deviceTwo weeks

Utilization study of novel external device

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics

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Iowa City, Iowa, United States

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