Interstitial Cystitis, Pelvic Pain
Conditions
Keywords
Interstitial cystitis, pelvic pain
Brief summary
Completion of a brief survey tool and providing an urine specimen. The study purpose is to improve our understanding of interstitial cystitis and painful pelvic syndrome.
Detailed description
The purpose of the study is to improve our understanding of the IC/PBS and develop new treatments. Participation in the study will allow us to compare clinical information, obtained by completion of a brief survey, with substances found in the a urine specimen that is donated to the Beaumont Biobank.
Interventions
No intervention
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion: 1. Men and women with interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome greater than 18 years old 2. Male and female controls without a history of IC/PBS diagnosis Exclusion: 1\. Unable to complete questionnaires and/or give informed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To correlate IC/PBS symptoms with urine biomarkers | 2 years |
Countries
United States