Cohort Study: Perceptual Urge Sensation
- Conditions
- OsteoporosisUrinary Bladder, Overactive
- Registration Number
- NCT00971646
- Lead Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
- Brief Summary
Over the past few years it has become clear that our understanding of bladder physiology is inadequate to explain urge incontinence. This has forced us to re-evaluate what we know and do not know about bladder function and dysfunction. This has led to the identification and study of novel systems within the bladder that may contribute to abnormal sensations.
The investigators now suspect that the organic changes occurring in the bladder are not the whole story. For one group of patients with pathological urge there is growing evidence suggesting that there may be a strong psychological component. The idea now being put forward is that normal afferent peripheral information is perceived as abnormal and excessive, resulting in an increased desire to go to the bathroom: 'perceptual urge'. It is important to identify this group of patients since it will direct their treatment towards more cognitive approaches. Also, if such a psychological aetiology can be eliminated it would lead to a more focused and effective management of peripheral pathology with surgery or pharmacology.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 160
Not provided
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Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Defining differences in self-consciousness and HADS scores in patients with OAB 1 year
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Defining differences in quality of life between the two cohorts 1 year Defining differences between self-consciousness and HADS scores between the two cohorts 1 year
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Maastricht University Medical Centre
🇳🇱Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands
Maastricht University Medical Centre🇳🇱Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands