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Controlling Urgency Through Relaxation Exercises

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02202031
Acronym
CURE
Enrollment
161
Registered
2014-07-28
Start date
2014-09-30
Completion date
2018-03-31
Last updated
2019-07-30

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Conditions

Overactive Bladder, Urgency Incontinence, Urgency Urinary Symptoms

Brief summary

We propose to conduct a rigorous, 12-week, randomized controlled trial of two relaxation therapies in 160 ambulatory women who report an average of at least 3 urgency-associated voiding or incontinence episodes per day. Participants will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to: 1) practice slowing their resting respiratory rate to 5 to 10 breaths per minute for at least 15 minutes/day at home using a portable guided-breathing device; or 2) use an identical-appearing device that plays relaxing music while monitoring their spontaneous breathing pattern. We do not know if either of the two types of relaxation therapies is effective in treating OAB. All women will also receive a usual care pamphlet providing basic information about other traditional self-management strategies for OAB.

Interventions

Participants will use a small, commercially-available guided-breathing device to practice breathing at a rate slower than 10 breaths per minute. Participants will be instructed to use their devices for at least 15 minutes per day for 12 weeks.

BEHAVIORALMusic Therapy

Participants will use an identical appearing device, programmed to play quiet, relaxing music, while monitoring spontaneous breathing. Participants will be instructed to use their devices for at least 15 minutes per day for 12 weeks.

Sponsors

National Institute on Aging (NIA)
CollaboratorNIH
University of California, San Francisco
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
21 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

1. Women aged 21 years or older who are able to walk to the bathroom without assistance 2. Report recurrent episodes of urgency (sudden or strong urges to urinate) beginning at least 3 months prior to screening 3. Able to record all voiding and incontinence episodes on a screening 3-day voiding diary29,30 and rate the severity of urgency associated with each episode using a validated urgency severity scale31 4. Document at least 9 voiding or incontinence episodes on the above 3-day voiding diary that are associated with at least moderate sensation of urgency (using the above validated urgency severity scale) 31 5. Willing to refrain from initiating other treatments that may affect voiding pattern during the trial period

Exclusion criteria

1. Use of anticholinergic OAB medications or other medications known to affect urinary function (i.e., diuretics, tricyclic antidepressants) within 1 month of screening 2. Current urinary tract infection (detected via screening dipstick urinalysis or urine culture) or a history more than 3 urinary tract infections in the preceding 1 year 3. Prior history of lower urinary tract surgery, pelvic cancer, or pelvic irradiation; or other pelvic or abdominal surgery within 6 months of screening 4. History of interstitial cystitis, fistula in the bladder or rectum, or congenital or childhood defect leading to chronic urinary incontinence, retention, or other chronic urinary symptoms 5. Known history of major neurologic conditions likely to have major or permanent effects on bladder function such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, or Parkinson's disease 6. Use of bladder botulinum injections, electrostimulation, or other invasive therapies for OAB or incontinence within 3 months of screening 7. Formal pelvic floor rehabilitation or other formal behavioral therapy for bladder symptoms involving a physical therapist or other certified practitioner within 3 months of screening 8. Started, stopped, or changed dosage of a psychoactive medication likely to affect anxiety (SSRIs/SNRIs, tricyclics) within 3 months of screening, or plans to start, stop, or change dosage during the trial 9. Resting blood pressure (average of 2 measures) less than 100/60 at screening (women with baseline low blood pressure may theoretically be at increased risk of hypotension with use of RESPeRATE) 10. Resting breathing rate already below 10 breaths/minute before treatment (as measured during run-in) 11. History of chronic pulmonary disease likely to interfere with breathing exercises (e.g., emphysema) 12. Currently pregnant, gave birth within the past 3 months, or planning pregnancy during the study period 13. Unable or willing to sign an informed consent, fill out questionnaires, or undergo study procedures

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change From Baseline in Frequency of Any Voiding or Incontinence Episodes Associated With At Least a Moderate Sensation of Urgency at 12 Weeks.Baseline to 12 weeksSelf-reported on voiding diary.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change From Baseline in Urgency Incontinence Episodes at 12 Weeks.Baseline to 12 weeks.Self-reported on voiding diary
Change From Baseline in Total Voiding Episodes at 12 Weeks.Baseline to 12 weeksSelf-reported on voiding diary.
Change From Baseline in Overactive Bladder Questionnaire Score at 12 WeeksBaseline to 12 weeks.A 33-item measure of the bothersomness and impact of multiple OAB symptoms (such as urgency, incontinence, nocturia) along a 100-point scale. Higher the score the greater the bothersome.
Change From Baseline Score of Urgency Severity and Impact Questionnaire (USIQ), Severity Subscale at 12 Weeks.Baseline to 12 weeks.A 13-item measure of the severity and impact of urgency validated specifically in patients with OAB, range of 0-100. Higher the severity score, the more severe.
Change From Baseline Score of Urgency Severity and Impact Questionnaire (USIQ), Health-Related Quality of Life Subscale at 12 Weeks.Baseline to 12 weeksA 13-item measure of the severity and impact of urgency validated specifically in patients with OAB, range of 0-100. Higher the severity score, the more interference with quality of life.
Change From Baseline in Urogenital Distress Inventory Short Form (UDI-6) Score at 12 Weeks.Baseline to 12 weeksA 6-item measure of the bothersomeness of multiple urinary symptoms, including urgency and incontinence; scores range from 0-100. Higher the score, the more distress.
Change From Baseline on Patient Perception of Bladder Condition (PPBC) Score at 12 Weeks.Baseline to 12 weeksA single-item assessing patient's overall perception of their bladder problems using a 6-point Likert scale, score range 1-6. The higher the score the more severe.
Change From Baseline on Spielberger State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) - Trait Component Score at 12 Weeks.Baseline to 12 WeeksA 20-item self-administered measure validated in both clinical and psychiatric populations, including patients with bladder symptoms. Scores range from 20 to 80, with higher scores indicating greater somatic anxiety.
Change From Baseline in Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) - Anxiety Subscale Score at 12 Weeks.Baseline to 12 WeeksA validated self-administered questionnaire that includes a 7-item Anxiety Subscale shown to be sensitive to change in incontinence trials. Scores range from 0 to 21, with higher scores indicating greater anxiety.
Change From Baseline in Frequency of Any Voiding or Incontinence Episodes Associated With a Severe Sensation of Urgency at 12 Weeks.Baseline to 12 weeksSelf-reported on voiding diary
Change From Baseline in Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) Score at 12 Weeks.Baseline to 12 weeksA 10-item self-administered questionnaire assessing subjective feelings and thoughts related to perceived stress in the past month, validated in a probability sample of the United States. Scores range from 0 to 40, with higher scores indicating greater perceived stress.
Change From Baseline in Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) Overall Sleep Quality Score at 12 Weeks.Baseline to 12 weeksAn 18-item validated questionnaire evaluating sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep efficiency, and sleep problems over a one-week period. A global sleep quality score ranging from 0 to 21 can be derived from the PSQI, with higher scores reflecting poor sleep quality.
Change From Baseline in Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia at 12 Weeks.Baseline to 12 weeksResting (neutral) state
Change From Baseline in Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia (RSA) Resting (Neutral) State at 12 Weeks.Baseline to 12 weeksChange in autonomic control as assessed by high frequency heart rate variability (RSA)
Change From Baseline in Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia (RSA) Change From Rest to Dot Task at 12 Weeks.Baseline to 12 weeksHigh frequency heart rate variability
Change From Baseline in Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia (RSA) Change From Rest to Maze Task at 12 WeeksBaseline to 12 weekshigh frequency heart rate variability
Change From Baseline in Pre-ejection Period (PEP) Resting (Neutral) State at 12 Weeks.Baseline to 12 weeksPEP is the time period during which the left ventricle of the heart contracts while the aortic and mitral valves are still closed, is an established measure of sympathetic autonomic activity that can be measured non-invasively using impedance cardiography .
Change From Baseline in Pre-ejection Period (PEP) Change From Rest to Dot Task at 12 Weeks.Baseline to 12 weeksThe time period during which the left ventricle of the heart contracts while the aortic and mitral valves are still closed
Change From Baseline in Pre-ejection Period (PEP) Change From Rest to Maze Task at 12 WeeksBaseline to 12 weeksThe time period during which the left ventricle of the heart contracts while the aortic and mitral valves are still closed
Change From Baseline in Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) Score at 12 Weeks.Baseline to 12 weeksA 20-item measure that has been widely used in clinical trials, including trials of bladder interventions, and is sensitive to change. Total scores range from 0 to 60, with higher scores indicating greater likelihood of depression.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Music Therapy
Participants will use an identical appearing device, programmed to play quiet, relaxing music, while monitoring spontaneous breathing. Participants will be instructed to use their devices for at least 15 minutes per day for 12 weeks. Music Therapy
82
Paced Respiration
Participants will use a small, commercially-available guided-breathing device to practice breathing at a rate slower than 10 breaths per minute. Participants will be instructed to use their devices for at least 15 minutes per day for 12 weeks. Paced Respiration
79
Total161

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyIllness/Medical Reason02
Overall StudyIntolerance/Lack of Improvement30
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up10
Overall StudyToo Busy13

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicMusic TherapyTotalPaced Respiration
Age, Continuous61.67 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.9
61.02 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.1
60.35 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.4
Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)10.17 Score on Scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.5
11.01 Score on Scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.3
11.87 Score on Scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.1
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Anxiety Subscale6.22 score on scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.8
6.47 score on scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.9
6.72 score on scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4
Incontinence Frequency
Daytime voiding
9.70 Episodes per day
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.8
9.76 Episodes per day
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.3
9.81 Episodes per day
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.8
Incontinence Frequency
Moderate Sensation of Urgency Incontinence or Void
6.77 Episodes per day
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.8
6.93 Episodes per day
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.4
7.10 Episodes per day
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.9
Incontinence Frequency
Nighttime voiding
1.42 Episodes per day
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1
1.34 Episodes per day
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1
1.25 Episodes per day
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1
Incontinence Frequency
Severe Sensation of Urgency Incontinence or Void
2.42 Episodes per day
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.3
2.71 Episodes per day
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.4
3.01 Episodes per day
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.6
Incontinence Frequency
Total voiding
11.12 Episodes per day
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.9
11.09 Episodes per day
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.4
11.06 Episodes per day
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.9
Incontinence Frequency
Urgency Incontinence
1.19 Episodes per day
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.6
1.28 Episodes per day
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.8
1.37 Episodes per day
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2
Overactive Bladder Questionnaire27.59 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.4
28.35 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.7
29.12 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.9
Patient Perception of Bladder Condition (PPBC)2.65 score on scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1
2.63 score on scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1
2.61 score on scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.1
Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)13.40 Score on scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.6
13.89 Score on scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.8
14.41 Score on scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)7.11 Score on scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.2
7.26 Score on scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.5
7.42 Score on scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.8
Pre-ejection Period (PEP)
Change from rest to dot task
-3.84 msec
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.7
-1.67 msec
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8
-0.02 msec
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.1
Pre-ejection Period (PEP)
Change from rest to maze task
-4.21 msec
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.6
-2.27 msec
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.1
-0.81 msec
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.7
Pre-ejection Period (PEP)
Resting (neutral) state
123.07 msec
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.5
119.68 msec
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.7
117.11 msec
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.8
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian/Asian-American
6 Participants13 Participants7 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Latina
6 Participants18 Participants12 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Mixed
7 Participants10 Participants3 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Non-Latina African-American
12 Participants24 Participants12 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Non-Latina White
49 Participants89 Participants40 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Unknown
2 Participants7 Participants5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
82 participants161 participants79 participants
Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia (RSA)
Change from rest to dot task
0.35 msec^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.6
0.08 msec^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.6
-0.11 msec^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.6
Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia (RSA)
Change from rest to maze task
-0.10 msec^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.6
-0.37 msec^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.9
-0.56 msec^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1
Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia (RSA)
Resting (neutral) state
4.75 msec^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.2
5.29 msec^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.5
5.69 msec^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.6
Sex: Female, Male
Female
82 Participants161 Participants79 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Spielberger State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), Trait Component36.82 Score on scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.2
37.64 Score on scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.3
38.49 Score on scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.5
Urgency Severity and Impact Questionnaire
Health-Related Quality of Life Subscale
21.94 score on scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.4
23.23 score on scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 17.5
24.57 score on scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 19.4
Urgency Severity and Impact Questionnaire
Severity Subscale
58.51 score on scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.7
58.48 score on scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.1
58.45 score on scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.5
Urogenital Distress Inventory Short Form (UDI-6)45.19 score on scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 17.3
45.38 score on scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 18.4
45.57 score on scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 19.6

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 820 / 79
other
Total, other adverse events
12 / 8210 / 79
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 820 / 79

Outcome results

Primary

Change From Baseline in Frequency of Any Voiding or Incontinence Episodes Associated With At Least a Moderate Sensation of Urgency at 12 Weeks.

Self-reported on voiding diary.

Time frame: Baseline to 12 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Music TherapyChange From Baseline in Frequency of Any Voiding or Incontinence Episodes Associated With At Least a Moderate Sensation of Urgency at 12 Weeks.-1.06 episodes
Paced RespirationChange From Baseline in Frequency of Any Voiding or Incontinence Episodes Associated With At Least a Moderate Sensation of Urgency at 12 Weeks.-0.86 episodes
p-value: 0.622295% CI: [-0.73, 1.21]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) Score at 12 Weeks.

A 20-item measure that has been widely used in clinical trials, including trials of bladder interventions, and is sensitive to change. Total scores range from 0 to 60, with higher scores indicating greater likelihood of depression.

Time frame: Baseline to 12 weeks

Population: Although 77 participants randomized to Music Therapy completed week 12 visits in some form, some participants declined to complete or had missing data for one or more outcome measures at this timepoint.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Music TherapyChange From Baseline in Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) Score at 12 Weeks.-1.97 score on a scale
Paced RespirationChange From Baseline in Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) Score at 12 Weeks.-3.01 score on a scale
p-value: 0.228495% CI: [-2.87, 0.79]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Frequency of Any Voiding or Incontinence Episodes Associated With a Severe Sensation of Urgency at 12 Weeks.

Self-reported on voiding diary

Time frame: Baseline to 12 weeks

Population: Although 77 participants randomized to Music Therapy completed week 12 visits in some form, some participants declined to complete or had missing data for one or more outcome measures at this timepoint.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Music TherapyChange From Baseline in Frequency of Any Voiding or Incontinence Episodes Associated With a Severe Sensation of Urgency at 12 Weeks.-0.85 episodes
Paced RespirationChange From Baseline in Frequency of Any Voiding or Incontinence Episodes Associated With a Severe Sensation of Urgency at 12 Weeks.-0.94 episodes
p-value: 0.769595% CI: [-0.64, 0.47]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) - Anxiety Subscale Score at 12 Weeks.

A validated self-administered questionnaire that includes a 7-item Anxiety Subscale shown to be sensitive to change in incontinence trials. Scores range from 0 to 21, with higher scores indicating greater anxiety.

Time frame: Baseline to 12 Weeks

Population: Although 77 participants randomized to Music Therapy completed week 12 visits in some form, some participants declined to complete or had missing data for one or more outcome measures at this timepoint.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Music TherapyChange From Baseline in Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) - Anxiety Subscale Score at 12 Weeks.-0.71 score on a scale
Paced RespirationChange From Baseline in Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) - Anxiety Subscale Score at 12 Weeks.-1.38 score on a scale
p-value: 0.078695% CI: [-1.4, 0.07]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Overactive Bladder Questionnaire Score at 12 Weeks

A 33-item measure of the bothersomness and impact of multiple OAB symptoms (such as urgency, incontinence, nocturia) along a 100-point scale. Higher the score the greater the bothersome.

Time frame: Baseline to 12 weeks.

Population: Although 77 participants randomized to Music Therapy completed week 12 visits in some form, some participants declined to complete or had missing data for one or more outcome measures at this timepoint.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Music TherapyChange From Baseline in Overactive Bladder Questionnaire Score at 12 Weeks-15.45 score on a scale
Paced RespirationChange From Baseline in Overactive Bladder Questionnaire Score at 12 Weeks-14.29 score on a scale
p-value: 0.535895% CI: [-2.51, 4.84]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) Score at 12 Weeks.

A 10-item self-administered questionnaire assessing subjective feelings and thoughts related to perceived stress in the past month, validated in a probability sample of the United States. Scores range from 0 to 40, with higher scores indicating greater perceived stress.

Time frame: Baseline to 12 weeks

Population: Although 77 participants randomized to Music Therapy completed week 12 visits in some form, some participants declined to complete or had missing data for one or more outcome measures at this timepoint.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Music TherapyChange From Baseline in Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) Score at 12 Weeks.-1.12 score on a scale
Paced RespirationChange From Baseline in Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) Score at 12 Weeks.-2.83 score on a scale
p-value: 0.033595% CI: [-3.28, -0.13]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) Overall Sleep Quality Score at 12 Weeks.

An 18-item validated questionnaire evaluating sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep efficiency, and sleep problems over a one-week period. A global sleep quality score ranging from 0 to 21 can be derived from the PSQI, with higher scores reflecting poor sleep quality.

Time frame: Baseline to 12 weeks

Population: Although 77 participants randomized to Music Therapy and 74 participant randomized to Paced Respiration completed week 12 visits in some form, some participants declined to complete or had missing data for one or more outcome measures at this timepoint.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Music TherapyChange From Baseline in Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) Overall Sleep Quality Score at 12 Weeks.-1.22 score on a scale
Paced RespirationChange From Baseline in Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) Overall Sleep Quality Score at 12 Weeks.-1.14 score on a scale
p-value: 0.840895% CI: [-0.66, 0.81]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Pre-ejection Period (PEP) Change From Rest to Dot Task at 12 Weeks.

The time period during which the left ventricle of the heart contracts while the aortic and mitral valves are still closed

Time frame: Baseline to 12 weeks

Population: Although 77 participants randomized to Music Therapy and 74 participant randomized to Paced Respiration completed week 12 visits in some form, some participants declined to complete or had missing data for one or more outcome measures at this timepoint. This measure was only completed by a small subset of participants.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Music TherapyChange From Baseline in Pre-ejection Period (PEP) Change From Rest to Dot Task at 12 Weeks.1.28 msec
Paced RespirationChange From Baseline in Pre-ejection Period (PEP) Change From Rest to Dot Task at 12 Weeks.1.87 msec
p-value: 0.750695% CI: [-3.05, 4.23]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Pre-ejection Period (PEP) Change From Rest to Maze Task at 12 Weeks

The time period during which the left ventricle of the heart contracts while the aortic and mitral valves are still closed

Time frame: Baseline to 12 weeks

Population: Although 77 participants randomized to Music Therapy and 74 participant randomized to Paced Respiration completed week 12 visits in some form, some participants declined to complete or had missing data for one or more outcome measures at this timepoint. This measure was only completed by a small subset of participants.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Music TherapyChange From Baseline in Pre-ejection Period (PEP) Change From Rest to Maze Task at 12 Weeks-4.79 msec
Paced RespirationChange From Baseline in Pre-ejection Period (PEP) Change From Rest to Maze Task at 12 Weeks-6.35 msec
p-value: 0.626895% CI: [-6.98, 3.87]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Pre-ejection Period (PEP) Resting (Neutral) State at 12 Weeks.

PEP is the time period during which the left ventricle of the heart contracts while the aortic and mitral valves are still closed, is an established measure of sympathetic autonomic activity that can be measured non-invasively using impedance cardiography .

Time frame: Baseline to 12 weeks

Population: Although 77 participants randomized to Music Therapy and 74 participant randomized to Paced Respiration completed week 12 visits in some form, some participants declined to complete or had missing data for one or more outcome measures at this timepoint. This measure was only completed by a small subset of participants.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Music TherapyChange From Baseline in Pre-ejection Period (PEP) Resting (Neutral) State at 12 Weeks.-3.41 msec
Paced RespirationChange From Baseline in Pre-ejection Period (PEP) Resting (Neutral) State at 12 Weeks.0.34 msec
p-value: 0.4993ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia at 12 Weeks.

Resting (neutral) state

Time frame: Baseline to 12 weeks

Population: Although 77 participants randomized to Music Therapy and 74 participant randomized to Paced Respiration completed week 12 visits in some form, some participants declined to complete or had missing data for one or more outcome measures at this timepoint. This measure was only completed by a small subset of participants.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Music TherapyChange From Baseline in Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia at 12 Weeks.-0.40 msec^2
Paced RespirationChange From Baseline in Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia at 12 Weeks.-0.27 msec^2
p-value: 0.557895% CI: [-0.32, 0.6]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia (RSA) Change From Rest to Dot Task at 12 Weeks.

High frequency heart rate variability

Time frame: Baseline to 12 weeks

Population: Although 77 participants randomized to Music Therapy and 74 participant randomized to Paced Respiration completed week 12 visits in some form, some participants declined to complete or had missing data for one or more outcome measures at this timepoint. This measure was only completed by a small subset of participants.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Music TherapyChange From Baseline in Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia (RSA) Change From Rest to Dot Task at 12 Weeks.0.58 msec2
Paced RespirationChange From Baseline in Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia (RSA) Change From Rest to Dot Task at 12 Weeks.0.33 msec2
p-value: 0.730195% CI: [-0.79, 0.31]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia (RSA) Change From Rest to Maze Task at 12 Weeks

high frequency heart rate variability

Time frame: Baseline to 12 weeks

Population: Although 77 participants randomized to Music Therapy and 74 participant randomized to Paced Respiration completed week 12 visits in some form, some participants declined to complete or had missing data for one or more outcome measures at this timepoint. This measure was only completed by a small subset of participants.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Music TherapyChange From Baseline in Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia (RSA) Change From Rest to Maze Task at 12 Weeks0.69 msec^2
Paced RespirationChange From Baseline in Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia (RSA) Change From Rest to Maze Task at 12 Weeks0.26 msec^2
p-value: 0.664695% CI: [-0.89, 0.04]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia (RSA) Resting (Neutral) State at 12 Weeks.

Change in autonomic control as assessed by high frequency heart rate variability (RSA)

Time frame: Baseline to 12 weeks

Population: Although 77 participants randomized to Music Therapy and 74 participant randomized to Paced Respiration completed week 12 visits in some form, some participants declined to complete or had missing data for one or more outcome measures at this timepoint. This measure was only completed by a small subset of participants.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Music TherapyChange From Baseline in Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia (RSA) Resting (Neutral) State at 12 Weeks.-0.40 msec^2
Paced RespirationChange From Baseline in Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia (RSA) Resting (Neutral) State at 12 Weeks.-0.27 msec^2
p-value: 0.5578ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Total Voiding Episodes at 12 Weeks.

Self-reported on voiding diary.

Time frame: Baseline to 12 weeks

Population: Although 77 participants randomized to Music Therapy completed week 12 visits in some form, some participants declined to complete or had missing data for one or more outcome measures at this timepoint.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Music TherapyChange From Baseline in Total Voiding Episodes at 12 Weeks.-1.04 episodes
Paced RespirationChange From Baseline in Total Voiding Episodes at 12 Weeks.-1.08 episodes
p-value: 0.91995% CI: [-0.66, 0.6]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Urgency Incontinence Episodes at 12 Weeks.

Self-reported on voiding diary

Time frame: Baseline to 12 weeks.

Population: Although 77 participants randomized to Music Therapy completed week 12 visits in some form, some participants declined to complete or had missing data for one or more outcome measures at this timepoint.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Music TherapyChange From Baseline in Urgency Incontinence Episodes at 12 Weeks.-0.63 episodes
Paced RespirationChange From Baseline in Urgency Incontinence Episodes at 12 Weeks.-0.55 episodes
p-value: 0.645695% CI: [-0.24, 0.39]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Urogenital Distress Inventory Short Form (UDI-6) Score at 12 Weeks.

A 6-item measure of the bothersomeness of multiple urinary symptoms, including urgency and incontinence; scores range from 0-100. Higher the score, the more distress.

Time frame: Baseline to 12 weeks

Population: Although 77 participants randomized to Music Therapy completed week 12 visits in some form, some participants declined to complete or had missing data for one or more outcome measures at this timepoint.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Music TherapyChange From Baseline in Urogenital Distress Inventory Short Form (UDI-6) Score at 12 Weeks.-15.35 score on a scale
Paced RespirationChange From Baseline in Urogenital Distress Inventory Short Form (UDI-6) Score at 12 Weeks.-17.11 score on a scale
p-value: 0.514695% CI: [-7.05, 3.53]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline on Patient Perception of Bladder Condition (PPBC) Score at 12 Weeks.

A single-item assessing patient's overall perception of their bladder problems using a 6-point Likert scale, score range 1-6. The higher the score the more severe.

Time frame: Baseline to 12 weeks

Population: Although 77 participants randomized to Music Therapy completed week 12 visits in some form, some participants declined to complete or had missing data for one or more outcome measures at this timepoint.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Music TherapyChange From Baseline on Patient Perception of Bladder Condition (PPBC) Score at 12 Weeks.-0.74 score on a scale
Paced RespirationChange From Baseline on Patient Perception of Bladder Condition (PPBC) Score at 12 Weeks.-0.88 score on a scale
p-value: 0.361195% CI: [-0.44, 0.16]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline on Spielberger State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) - Trait Component Score at 12 Weeks.

A 20-item self-administered measure validated in both clinical and psychiatric populations, including patients with bladder symptoms. Scores range from 20 to 80, with higher scores indicating greater somatic anxiety.

Time frame: Baseline to 12 Weeks

Population: Although 77 participants randomized to Music Therapy completed week 12 visits in some form, some participants declined to complete or had missing data for one or more outcome measures at this timepoint.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Music TherapyChange From Baseline on Spielberger State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) - Trait Component Score at 12 Weeks.-2.42 score on a scale
Paced RespirationChange From Baseline on Spielberger State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) - Trait Component Score at 12 Weeks.-2.85 score on a scale
p-value: 0.672295% CI: [-2.43, 1.57]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline Score of Urgency Severity and Impact Questionnaire (USIQ), Health-Related Quality of Life Subscale at 12 Weeks.

A 13-item measure of the severity and impact of urgency validated specifically in patients with OAB, range of 0-100. Higher the severity score, the more interference with quality of life.

Time frame: Baseline to 12 weeks

Population: Although 77 participants randomized to Music Therapy and 74 participants randomized to Paced Respiration completed week 12 visits in some form, some participants declined to complete or had missing data for one or more outcome measures at this timepoint.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Music TherapyChange From Baseline Score of Urgency Severity and Impact Questionnaire (USIQ), Health-Related Quality of Life Subscale at 12 Weeks.-12.35 score on a scale
Paced RespirationChange From Baseline Score of Urgency Severity and Impact Questionnaire (USIQ), Health-Related Quality of Life Subscale at 12 Weeks.-10.18 score on a scale
p-value: 0.313495% CI: [-2.05, 6.38]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline Score of Urgency Severity and Impact Questionnaire (USIQ), Severity Subscale at 12 Weeks.

A 13-item measure of the severity and impact of urgency validated specifically in patients with OAB, range of 0-100. Higher the severity score, the more severe.

Time frame: Baseline to 12 weeks.

Population: Although 77 participants randomized to Music Therapy completed week 12 visits in some form, some participants declined to complete or had missing data for one or more outcome measures at this timepoint.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Music TherapyChange From Baseline Score of Urgency Severity and Impact Questionnaire (USIQ), Severity Subscale at 12 Weeks.-15.56 score on a scale
Paced RespirationChange From Baseline Score of Urgency Severity and Impact Questionnaire (USIQ), Severity Subscale at 12 Weeks.-13.85 score on a scale
p-value: 0.466395% CI: [-2.9, 6.34]ANCOVA

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026