Interstitial cystitis

This study tests whether injecting a substance made from donated amniotic membrane into the bladder can reduce pain and urgency in women with interstitial cystitis (painful bladder syndrome). One hundred women who have not gotten better with other treatments will receive either t…

This study tests a gene therapy called Neovasculgen in 180 women with painful bladder syndrome and Hunner's lesions. The goal is to reduce scarring from previous treatments and prevent the bladder from shrinking. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo, and doctors chec…

This study tests a gene therapy called Neovasculgen for people with painful bladder syndrome/interstitial cystitis, a condition causing pelvic pain and frequent urination. The treatment is injected into the bladder wall during a procedure. The goal is to reduce pain and prevent t…

This study tests whether giving patients a special nutritional drink (immunonutrition) before bladder removal surgery can reduce complications like infections. About 232 adults having open cystectomy for various bladder conditions will be randomly assigned to receive the drink or…

This early-stage study tests a new imaging agent called 18F-4FN for PET scans to safely detect inflammation in the body. It involves 55 adults with cancer who are on immunotherapy or have suspected inflammation. The goal is to see if this agent can highlight areas of inflammation…

This study looks at how well the shingles vaccine works in people with weakened immune systems, such as those with cancer or autoimmune diseases. Researchers will measure immune responses and track side effects in 300 adults. The goal is to see if the vaccine can effectively prev…

This study is testing whether a low-frequency pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) device can safely reduce pelvic pain and urinary symptoms in women with Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome. About 75 female adults will use the device at home, and researchers will track th…

This study tests whether delivering tiny electrical bursts to a nerve bundle in the lower back can reduce pain in women with bladder pain syndrome. Five women will receive the procedure once and be followed for six months. Researchers will measure pain, bladder symptoms, mood, an…

This study looks at 56 adults with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer who receive BCG therapy, a standard treatment that often causes painful bladder symptoms. Researchers want to see if giving Blad-Care (a gel that restores the bladder's protective lining) early during BCG treat…

This study tests whether letting a bladder catheter fall out on its own (passive removal) is better than having a nurse pull it out (active removal) after urological surgery. 160 men will be randomly assigned to one method. Researchers will measure satisfaction, pain, and anxiety…

This study tests a brief, 4-session cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program for people with urologic chronic pelvic pain syndrome (UCPPS), including interstitial cystitis and chronic prostatitis. The treatment is mostly home-based with minimal therapist contact, teaching skill…

This study looks at whether people with different types of bladder pain respond better to different treatments. About 220 adults with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome will receive either pelvic floor physical therapy or cognitive-behavioral therapy. The goal is to see …

This study tests a drug called VNX001 for people with Interstitial Cystitis (a painful bladder condition) who have sudden, moderate-to-severe bladder pain. About 50 adults will receive up to 6 doses of the drug directly into the bladder over 14 days. The goal is to see if the dru…

This study tests a single dose of VNX001, a mix of lidocaine and heparin, to quickly reduce moderate to severe bladder pain in people with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome. About 120 adults with a history of IC/BPS for at least 9 months will receive either VNX001, plac…

This study tests whether adding acupuncture to standard behavioral changes can better relieve bladder pain in women with interstitial cystitis. Thirty-four women who have not had prior treatments will receive either behavioral management alone or behavioral management plus weekly…

This study aims to find out if chronic pelvic pain conditions like prostatitis and interstitial cystitis can be inherited. Researchers will collect DNA and urine from 500 participants, including family members, to look for genetic links. The goal is to better understand the cause…

This study follows 4,000 people with interstitial lung disease (including conditions like pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis) to understand how the disease naturally changes over time. Researchers will collect medical data and blood samples, and compare them to a healthy control …

This pilot study is measuring prednisolone levels in 120 people with inflammatory diseases like thyroid eye disease, vasculitis, COPD, asthma, and others. Participants take high-dose prednisolone as part of their routine care, and researchers take timed blood samples to see how t…

This study looks at 320 adults who are about to start strong immune-suppressing therapy and have already had at least two COVID-19 shots. Researchers want to find out if giving a COVID-19 booster right before starting therapy or waiting six months provides better protection. Part…

This study tests a new method to help patients understand complex spine or prostate surgeries before they agree to them. Instead of just reading a form, patients watch multimedia content and answer questions to check their understanding. The goal is to see if this approach makes …

This study looks at how well three AI models—ChatGPT, Gemini, and Deepseek—can diagnose and suggest treatments for urology diseases. Researchers will use 800 past patient records from four hospitals to check the AI's accuracy and usefulness. The goal is to understand if AI can he…

This study aims to find genetic factors that may cause interstitial cystitis (also called bladder pain syndrome). Researchers are collecting blood or saliva samples and medical information from 1,000 people with the condition and their family members across North America. No trea…

This study uses a smartphone app called SOMA to track daily mood, pain, and activity in 800 people with acute or chronic pain over four months. The goal is to find patterns that predict whether acute pain becomes chronic, or if chronic pain flares up. A smaller group will also ha…

This study will examine chest CT scans from 500 adults with rheumatoid arthritis, connective tissue diseases, or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis to better understand lung disease patterns. Researchers want to see which scan features are most common in rheumatoid arthritis-related i…