CompletedNot Applicable

Smartphone-based Self-care Education Program for Women With Interstitial Cystitis: Educational Remote IC Aide

United States52 participantsStarted 2021-11-05

Plain-language summary

To implement and assess clinical efficacy of a text message and multimedia-based program that (i) remotely delivers first- and second-line American Urological Association (AUA) treatments of IC/BPS; (ii) integrates treatment of biological (neuropathic pain, pelvic floor dysfunction), psychological (symptom-related fear and anxiety) and social (barriers in access to care, limited patient-provider communication) domains of IC/BPS; (iii) uses clinically validated messages to provide guidance and support.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion criteria: * Women over 18 * AUA (American Urological Association) criteria for IC/BPS of "an unpleasant sensation (pain, pressure, discomfort) perceived to be related to the urinary bladder, associated with lower urinary tract symptoms of more than six weeks duration, in the absence of infection or other identifiable causes" * Interested in first- or second-line AUA treatment * Negative urinalysis and culture within two months of enrollment * English-speaking * Own a smartphone with text message and video viewing capability Exclusion Criteria: * Women currently on third line or higher treatments * Currently being treated for UTI * History of voiding dysfunction such as urinary retention or neurogenic bladder * Recent (\<6 months) pelvic surgery/pregnancy * Prior pelvic malignancy or radiation

What they're measuring

Change in Pain Self Efficacy Scale

Timeframe: Score at baseline and 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05260112

SponsorUniversity of Pennsylvania

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-03-31

Results submitted2023-06-05