Identifying Genetic Causes of IC/BPS
Recruiting
Observational Study
Interstitial Cystitis
Bladder Pain Syndrome
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 1 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 1,000 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital · Other
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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…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of IC/BPS
* Males and females of any age
* Urinary frequency - more than 1X/hour, and/or
* Dysuria, and/or
* Pelvic, suprapubic, or abdominal pain - for 3 months or longer
* Nocturia
* Normal urinary stream (by history)
* No evidence of active bacterial UTI (no pyuri…
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