Genetic Study of Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP/CPPS)
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 入组人数
- 500
- 试验地点
- 2
研究概览
简要总结
Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP/CPPS) is a condition with several causes of which some remain unknown. It is believed that some types of CP may be genetic or passed down (inherited) from one generation to the next.
In this study, we are collecting genetic material and medical information to try to determine if genetic factors play a role in CP/CPPS. We will be collecting DNA (from Blood/Saliva sample) and urine from each participant. Bladder tissue from affected individuals will also be collected. Individuals and families with CP/CPPS will be enrolled. Family members of an individual with CP/CPPS are eligible whether or not they also experience CP/CPPS symptoms.
详细描述
We would like to determine if chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) has a genetic cause. We will be attempting to further describe the symptoms of CP/CPPS and to correlate them with changes in your genes. We will use several types of genetic testing; linkage analysis, whole exome sequencing and candidate gene studies. Each individual participant will be required to give a DNA sample (via Blood/Saliva), a urine sample and answer questionnaires. Affected participants will also be asked to provide a bladder sample from a clinical biopsy. All samples will be stored. Travel to Boston NOT required.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Family Based
- 时间视角
- Prospective
入排标准
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Have symptoms for at least 3 months within the preceding 6 months:
- •Pain in the pelvic area
- •Urinary frequency and/or
- •Urinary urgency and/or
- •Sexual dysfunction (erectile dysfunction)
- •Have CP/CPPS, Interstitial Cystitis (IC), Bladder Pain Syndrome BPS, or Bladder Fasciculation Syndrome (BFS)
- •Be willing to provide a blood/saliva, bladder tissue (from previous biopsy) and urine sample
- •Agree to complete several brief questionnaires
- •Family member of someone with CP/CPPS, BPS, IC or BFS
- •Live in the USA or Canada
排除标准
- •Major structural/anatomical urinary tract abnormalities
- •Underlying inborn or congenital conditions which affect the urinary tract
- •Surgery/chemotherapy in the pelvic area
- •Bacterial cause to CP/CPPS or recurrent Urinary tract infections (UTI)
- •Traumatic cause to CP/CPPS
研究者
Catherine Brownstein
Assoc. Professor of Genetics and Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
Boston Children's Hospital