Behavioral therapy and a drug for bladder problems in Parkinson disease
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether behavioral therapy (like bladder training and pelvic floor exercises) alone, or combined with a medication called mirabegron, is better at improving bladder symptoms (like sudden urges and frequent urination) in people with Parkinson's disease. The goal is to see which approach helps reduce urgency and improve daily life.
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Who can take part
- You have a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease confirmed by a neurologist.
- You have bothersome bladder symptoms like sudden urges to urinate, going often, or waking at night.
- You do not have significant memory or thinking problems (like dementia).
- You have not had intensive pelvic floor muscle training in the past.
- You do not have severe depression that could hinder your participation.
- You are not using a urinary catheter or have a history of severe urinary retention.
- You have not had certain bladder surgeries or Botox in the bladder recently.
- Your diabetes, if you have it, is well-controlled and you are not on dialysis.
- You are not currently being treated for certain cancers or have unstable health conditions.
Quick eligibility check
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