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Clinical Trials/NCT03023241
NCT03023241CompletedNot Applicable

Diagnosis of Bladder Pain Syndrome / Interstitial Cystitis

Cantonal Hospital, Frauenfeld2 sites in 1 country300 target enrollmentStarted: December 1, 2004Last updated:
Conditions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Not Applicable
Status
Completed
Sponsor
Enrollment
300
Locations
2
Primary Endpoint
Identification of new diagnostic markers for BPS/IC

Study Overview

Brief Summary

To identify new, simple and reliable biomarkers for bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis (BPS/IC) for diagnosis of this disease.

Detailed Description

Collection and analyses of bladder biopsies, bladder washings, blood and urine samples of patients with bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis (BPS/IC), overactive bladder syndrome (OAB) and bladder-healthy controls. Analyses include ELISA, RT-qPCR, DNA sequencing, and immunohistochemistry techniques. Differences between patient groups are statistically evaluated.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Na
Intervention Model
Single Group
Primary Purpose
Diagnostic
Masking
None

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
18 Years to 90 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
Sex
Female
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • patient with diagnosed BPS/IC, OAB or healthy controls
  • included healthy controls must have another pelvic surgery planned (e.g. hysterectomy)
  • being able to act and judge

Exclusion Criteria

  • unstable endocrinological situation
  • severe illness

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Identification of new diagnostic markers for BPS/IC

Time Frame: 2 days

Secondary Outcomes

  • Identification of molecular details that lead to BPS/IC (pathogenesis).(2 days)

Investigators

Sponsor
Cantonal Hospital, Frauenfeld
Sponsor Class
Other
Responsible Party
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator

Prof. Dr. Volker Viereck

Prof. Dr. med.

Cantonal Hospital, Frauenfeld

Study Sites (2)

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