Bladder pain breakthrough? study matches therapy to patient type
NCT ID NCT06299683
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
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 if matching treatment to a patient's pain pattern leads to better results.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 220 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2024
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older; * Diagnosis of IC/BPS as indicated by structured assessments; * Capable of giving written informed consent; * Able to enroll for the duration of the study period; Exclusion Criteria: * Comorbid neurological conditions including spinal cord injury or systematic neurologic illnesses, or central nervous system diseases such as brain tumor or stroke; * Current or history of diagnosis of primary psychotic or major thought disorder within the past five years; * Hospitalization for psychiatric reasons other than suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and/or PTSD (within the past 5 years); * Psychiatric or behavioral conditions in which symptoms are unstable or severe (e.g. current delirium, mania, psychosis, active suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, substance abuse dependency) reported within the past six months; * Non-English speaking; * Presenting symptoms at time of screening that would interfere with participation, specifically active suicidal ideation with intent to harm oneself or active delusional or psychotic thinking; * Difficulties or limitations communicating over the telephone or via teleconferencing systems; * Any planned life events that would interfere with participating in the key elements of the study; * Any major active medical issues that could preclude participation; * Currently pregnant; * Currently being treated for cancer; * Cancer-related pain; * Recently or actively participating in treatment similar to those being investigated (e.g. individual psychotherapy or pelvic floor pt).
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Vanderbilt Urology Cool Springs
RECRUITINGFranklin, Tennessee, 37067, United States
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