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Interstitial cystitis (IC), also called Bladder Pain syndrome (BPS), or chronic pelvic pain syndrome(CPPS) is a common condition with no known cause or cure. Twin studies and family accounts have suggested that the condition may be genetic or passed down (inherited) from one generation to another. In this study, we are collecting genetic material and medical information from families in North America in an attempt to identify genetic factors that may cause IC/BPS/CPPS. We are enrolling families and individuals with IC/BPS/CPPS and their family members (both family members with and without IC like symptoms).


Clinical Trial Description

We are trying to identify a genetic cause of interstitial cystitis (IC)/bladder pain syndrome (BPS)/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS). We will enroll individuals and families with IC/BPS/CPPS to fully describe the symptoms of IC/PBS/CPPS in adults and children. We will attempt to determine if the symptoms of IC/PBS/CPPS match or indicate changes in specific genes or a pathway of connected genes. We will use several genetic technologies including but not limited to; linkage analysis, whole exome sequencing and candidate gene studies to try to identify the cause of IC/BPS/CPPS. We hope this will lead us to better more effective treatments for affected individuals. We are looking for families with IC/BPS/CPPS symptoms to give a DNA sample (from blood/saliva), urine samples, bladder tissue from clinical biopsy and answer several questionnaires. Travel to Boston NOT necessary. ;


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NCT number NCT00389142
Study type Observational
Source Boston Children's Hospital
Contact Elicia A Estrella, MS, LCGC
Phone 617-919-4552
Email elicia.estrella@childrens.harvard.edu
Status Recruiting
Phase
Start date January 15, 2006
Completion date December 31, 2026

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