Could your genes cause pelvic pain? new study seeks answers
NCT ID NCT00499317
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
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 causes, not to test a treatment.
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Locations
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Boston Children's Hospital (BCH)
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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