Find genes linked to bladder pain and urinary symptoms
Part of Kidney & urinary, Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks for genetic (inherited) causes of bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS), using information from people who have typical urinary symptoms. It may help doctors understand why IC/BPS happens, which could guide better future care.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with IC/BPS (bladder pain syndrome)
- You have symptoms such as frequent urination (more than 1 time per hour) and/or burning with urination and/or pelvic/lower belly pain lasting 3 months or longer
- You may also have symptoms like needing to urinate at night (nocturia)
- Your urine tests for the last 3 months do not suggest an active bacterial UTI (no white blood cells in urine and urine culture is negative)
- You have a normal-feeling urine stream (not weak or blocked by history)
- A close family member (parent, sibling, or child) also has similar symptoms
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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