Venlafaxine plus education and behavior therapy for bladder pain
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether the antidepressant venlafaxine, combined with education and behavior changes, can reduce pain and urinary urgency in people with bladder pain syndrome (interstitial cystitis).
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with interstitial cystitis or bladder pain syndrome by a doctor.
- You have had bladder or pelvic pain and frequent urination on most days for the past 3 months.
- In the past 4 weeks, your pain or urgency rated at least 3 out of 10.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or allergic to venlafaxine.
- You do not have severe psychiatric conditions like major depression or schizophrenia.
Quick eligibility check
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