Identifying Predictors of Treatment Success in Painful Bladder Syndrome (NCT01410461) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Identifying Predictors of Treatment Success in Painful Bladder Syndrome
Israel35 participantsStarted 2011-09
Plain-language summary
Study aims to: (1) evaluate the role of morphological and physiological characteristics of the pelvic floor, pain-related psychological and -psychophysical variables in prediction of the success of myofascial physical therapy (MPT) for the treatment of painful bladder syndrome Patients with clinical symptoms of PBS will undergo physical examination, sensory testing in the genital area, perineal ultrasound examination for the evaluation of the length of the levator muscles before MPT and following 10 consecutive sessions of MPT.
Improvement in clinical symptoms will be assessed and evaluated for correlations with psychophysical examinations.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion criteria
. age \> 18 years old
. urinary frequency of at least 10 per 24 hr including one nighttime voiding
. complaints of bladder pain that has been present for at least 3 months
. pain intensity rated at least four on a VAS from 0 ''no pain at all'' to 10 ''worst imaginable pain'' during the previous month
. pelvic digital exam reveals at least three different TrPs in the levator ani muscles that are verbally confirmed.
Exclusion criteria
. history of pelvic cancer or radiation
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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