Serum Copeptin as Biomarker for Diagnosis and Classification of Polyuric Primary Monosymptomatic Nocturnal Enuresis

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age5-18
SponsorThe Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine

About this trial

Primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis (PMNE) is one of the most common urinary system problems in childhood. The exact pathological mechanism has not been fully elucidated yet, but excessive nocturnal urination is considered one of the core pathogenic mechanisms. Studies have found that a considerable number of PMNE patients have abnormal secretion of arginine vasopressin (AVP) at night. Currently, the "gold standard" for diagnosing nocturnal polyuria is through a voiding diary, which is cumbersome and the records may contain errors, and there are many inconveniences in clinical implementation. Therefore, finding objective and simple biomarkers to assist in diagnosis and classification is a current clinical research hotspot. Copeptin is the C-terminal fragment of the precursor protein of AVP and is released into the blood simultaneously at the same molar ratio as AVP, making it an ideal alternative biomarker for AVP. This study aims to systematically and deeply explore the diagnostic value of serum copeptin in PMNE, especially in its different subtypes (NP-PMNE vs. NNP-PMNE), analyze its correlation with clinical severity, and explore more precise detection strategies, in order to provide new and objective biological tools for the clinical management of PMNE.

Eligibility criteria

This trial accepts healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

1.Age 5-18 years old. 2. No treatment has been received within 1 month prior to the trial. 3. Able to complete a 7-night urine diary and relevant research questionnaires for 2 days. 4. Guardians and the child themselves have agreed to participate in the study and have signed the informed consent form. 5. Meet the diagnostic criteria for PMNE as defined in the 2025 nocturnal enuresis guidelines: Age ≥ 5 years old, at least 1 episode of involuntary nocturnal urination per month for more than 3 months, without daytime lower urinary tract symptoms and organic urinary system disorders.

Disqualifiers

1. Patients under the age of 5; 2. Patients with daytime lower urinary tract symptoms or history of bladder dysfunction; 3. Patients with secondary nocturnal enuresis who have experienced at least 6 months of dry bed period; 4. Patients with chronic diseases.

Trial population

Primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis

Trial design

Design model

Cohort

Time perspective

Prospective

Treatments tested in this trial

  • copeptin levels in NP-PMNE

    Diagnostic test

    Testing the level of copeptin in patients with NP-PMNE

  • Testing the level of copeptin in patients with NNP-PMNE

    Diagnostic test

    Testing the level of copeptin in patients with NNP-PMNE

  • Testing the level of copeptin in healthy children

    Diagnostic test

    Testing the level of copeptin in healthy children

Treatment groups

180 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups
Group A: patients with NNP-PMNE1 intervention
Group B: patients with NP-PMNE1 intervention
Group C: healthy volunteers1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

serum concentration of copeptin in patients with PMNE(day and night)

The serum concentration of copeptin in patients with PMNE to evaluate the copetin level between PMNE and healthy volunteers.

Time frame
Day 1

Secondary outcomes

Other outcomes

Locations

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