WithdrawnNot Applicable

Heating Pad for in Office Cystoscopy and Urodynamic Testing

Stopped: PI left institution and changed to new PI, there was no funding secured for this study.

United States0Started 2025-01

Plain-language summary

Patient frequently report experiencing discomfort associated with cystoscopy or urodynamic studies (UDS), and a small percentage of patients refuse these important procedures due to discomfort or fear of discomfort. Heating pads are an inexpensive and low-risk way to reduce patient discomfort during these procedures, which to our knowledge has not been investigated in the United States.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older * Able to give informed consent * Able to read and write English or Spanish Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to participate * Contraindications to cystoscopy or urodynamic testing * Patients who receive other procedures or treatment at the time of cystoscopy, such as bladder biopsy or Botox injection * Patients with spinal cord injury or lack of sensation