Identifying Genetic Causes of IC/BPS
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age1+
SponsorBoston Children's Hospital
About this trial
Interstitial cystitis (IC), also called Bladder Pain syndrome (BPS) is a common condition with no known cause or cure. Twin studies and family accounts have suggested that the condition may be genetic or passed down (inherited) from one generation to another.
In this study, the investigators are collecting genetic material via blood or saliva and medical information from families in North America in an attempt to identify genetic factors that may cause IC/BPS. The investigators are enrolling inviduals with IC/BPS and their family members (family members with and without IC like symptoms). Travel to Boston not required.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
Diagnosis of IC/BPS
Males and females of any age
Urinary frequency - more than 1X/hour, and/or
Dysuria, and/or
Disqualifiers
Major structural/anatomical urinary tract abnormalities by ultrasound
Underlying inborn conditions affecting the urinary tract
Surgery/chemotherapy affected pelvic area
GI or GU cancers
Trial population
The investigators are collecting patients throughout North America (including the United States and Canada)
Trial design
Design model
Family-based
Time perspective
Prospective
Treatments tested in this trial
Not listed
Trial groups
1,000 Participants
are grouped into 1 trial groupGroup A: 1 cohort
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
observational study
Outcome is candidate or causative genes for causing IC/BPS.
Time frame
through study completion, average of 10 yearsSponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov