Desmopressin Monotherapy for Monosymptomatic Nocturnal Enuresis
Egypt50 participantsStarted 2024-02-23
Plain-language summary
Nocturnal Enuresis (NE) is defined as the involuntary passage of urine during sleep past the age of usual control, which is considered a developmental age of 5 to 7 years.
NE is a common problem that causes distress to both children and their families. It has an adverse impact on behavior and social life, affects self-esteem, and can result in poor emotional well-being. In Egypt, the prevalence of NE in primary school children is about 15.4%. The family history was seen to have had a markedly significant impact on the occurrence of NE in the studied children. The mainstay of treatment is urotherapy with information and psychoeducation about normal lower urinary tract function, the underlying cause of MNE, disturbed bladder dysfunction in the child with NMNE, and instructions about therapeutic strategies. Alarm therapy and desmopressin are effective in randomized trials. Children with NMNE first need treatment of the underlying daytime functional bladder problem before treatment of nocturnal enuresis.
Who can participate
Age range
7 Years – 14 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* School age group (from 7 to 14 years)
* Primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients with one or more of the following will be excluded from the study.
* Diurnal enuresis
* Urinary tract infection within the preceding 3 months
* Diabetes mellitus
* History of renal disease, hypertension or genitourinary abnormality, neurological disease, or psychological disease.
* Post-micturition residual urine \>1/3 expected bladder capacity.
* Each patient will be subjected to the following.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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The number of episodes per week after desmopressin treatment
Timeframe: After the end of the treatment for one month.