Interstitial CystitisPhase 2NCT00420550
Study of Biomarkers and the Relaxation Response Using Guided Imagery in Women With IC
A Phase 2 study testing Relaxation Response using Guided Imagery in people with Interstitial Cystitis and Pelvic Pain, run by Corewell Health East at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
Interstitial cystitis (IC) affects more than one million women in the United States. It has been thought that IC patients who have been unable to obtain adequate relief from medical remedies would value a psychotherapeutic intervention that could diminish some of their pain. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Interstitial Cystitis, Pelvic Pain
- What is being tested?
- Relaxation Response using Guided Imagery
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- How many people
- 10 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Jan 2007to Dec 2007
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Established diagnosed IC patient
- Women at least 18 years of age
- Self reported pelvic pain
- Capable of giving informed consent
- Capable and willing to follow all study related procedures (e.g. keep voiding diary, pain diary, complete questionnaires, listening to CD, obtaining salivary samples).
- Participants must have a stable medication regimen.
- Neuromodulation (if present) must stay stable throughout the study.
Who cannot join
- Currently participating or have participated within the past 30 days in any clinical investigation involving or impacting urinary or renal function. Patients with neuromodulation devices are excluded for the first 3 months after insertion of the device.
- Use of this guided imagery CD within the past 30 days.
- Diagnosed depression
- Pregnancy or intending to become pregnant during the study
- Cannot independently comprehend and complete the questionnaires.
- The subject is deemed unsuitable for enrollment in this study by the investigators based on their history.
- Men are excluded
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
William Beaumont Hospital
Royal Oak, Michigan, 48073
About this study
Official title: Pilot Study of Biomarkers and the Relaxation Response Using Guided Imagery in Women With Interstitial Cystitis
Interstitial cystitis (IC) affects more than one million women in the United States. It has been thought that IC patients who have been unable to obtain adequate relief from medical remedies would value a psychotherapeutic intervention that could diminish some of their pain.
There are currently no studies using biomarkers with the use of a relaxation technique called guided imagery in IC patients. Many guided imagery intervention studies in areas such as cancer, post-operative pain, and arthritis reported that guided imagery resulted in improvements in the psychological or physiological outcomes examined. If this is also true in IC patients, this intervention may prevent the use of unnecessary medications and procedures that are currently being used.
Read the detailed description
This is a randomized pilot study. Women who are referred to the Nurse Practitioner for treatment will be invited to enroll. If the patient meets the study criteria, the study will be explained. If the patient agrees to participate in this study, informed consent will be obtained. The patient will be randomized (similar to flipping a coin) into either the Treatment group or Control group. Both groups will be maintained with their IC regimens as prescribed by their own health care providers. The following actions and treatment will done:
There will be 2 visits for all subjects. All subjects will complete a pain diary and medication log during the study. Salivary samples will be obtained at baseline, during the first week of the study, after the 2nd week of the study, the midpoint of the intervention (week 3) and at the end of the study. The Treatment group will listen to a guided imagery CD twice a day, and the Control group will sit or lay down, doing whatever they choose, for the same length of time twice a day. All subjects will complete questionnaires upon enrollment and at week 6.The "Treatment" subjects will receive the guided imagery CD specific for pelvic pain and interstitial cystitis. After the baseline data is completed, they will listen to track 2 of the CD (25 min. in length) twice a day ("Relaxation Exercise A"). The first week they listen to the CD, for 3 days they will obtain salivary tests upon waking then ½ hour later. Then they will listen to the CD, and obtain another salivary sample in addition to recording their pulse and respirations immediately after listening to the CD. The bedtime salivary test, pulse and respirations will be done immediately after listening to the CD. Salivary testing, pulse and respirations will also be done before this evening CD session. The salivary testing will be repeated in the same fashion during the 3rd week of intervention.
- Conditions
- Interstitial Cystitis, Pelvic Pain
- Being tested
- Relaxation Response using Guided Imagery
- Keywords
- Interstitial Cystitis, Pelvic pain, Guided Imagery
- Medical subject headings
- Cystitis, Interstitial, Pelvic Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Relaxation Response using Guided ImageryBehavioural
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Improvement of IC symptoms. Overall improvement will be quantified by a Global Response Assessment.
Secondary outcomes (3)
Bladder symptoms will be assessed by completion of a voiding diary and the Interstitial Cystitis Symptom Index and Problem Index (IC-SIPI) (36) pre- and post- study intervention.
Pain will be measured by a Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
The Relaxation Response will be evaluated by salivary cortisol, alpha amylase and IL-6 levels (all biomarkers), pulse, and respiratory rate.d.) Overall health and well-being will be assessed by the SF-12 (37).
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 Jan 2007 (estimated)
- Study startJan 2007
- Primary completionOct 2007
- Study completionDec 2007
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Interstitial CystitisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Enrolment
- 10 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Corewell Health East
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Investigators
- Kenneth Peters, M.D., Principal investigator, Corewell Health East
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00420550
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2006-188
- Status last verified
- Mar 2012
- First submitted
- 9 Jan 2007
- Last updated
- 21 Mar 2012
- Results posted
- No
Publications
Kusek JW, Nyberg LM. The epidemiology of interstitial cystitis: is it time to expand our definition? Urology. 2001 Jun;57(6 Suppl 1):95-9. doi: 10.1016/s0090-4295(01)01141-4.
PubMed 11378056Myers DL, Aguilar VC. Gynecologic manifestations of interstitial cystitis. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2002 Mar;45(1):233-41. doi: 10.1097/00003081-200203000-00024. No abstract available.
PubMed 11862075
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 21 Mar 2012. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Pilot Study of Biomarkers and the Relaxation Response Using Guided Imagery in Women With Interstitial Cystitis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00420550
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2006-188
- Conditions
- Interstitial Cystitis, Pelvic Pain
- Keywords
- Interstitial Cystitis, Pelvic pain, Guided Imagery
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 10 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Corewell Health EastUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jan 2007
- Primary completion
- Oct 2007 (actual)
- Study completion
- Dec 2007 (actual)
- First posted
- 11 Jan 2007 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Interstitial cystitis (IC) affects more than one million women in the United States. It has been thought that IC patients who have been unable to obtain adequate relief from medical remedies would value a psychotherapeutic intervention that could diminish some of their pain.
There are currently no studies using biomarkers with the use of a relaxation technique called guided imagery in IC patients. Many guided imagery intervention studies in areas such as cancer, post-operative pain, and arthritis reported that guided imagery resulted in improvements in the psychological or physiological outcomes examined. If this is also true in IC patients, this intervention may prevent the use of unnecessary medications and procedures that are currently being used.
Detailed description
This is a randomized pilot study. Women who are referred to the Nurse Practitioner for treatment will be invited to enroll. If the patient meets the study criteria, the study will be explained. If the patient agrees to participate in this study, informed consent will be obtained. The patient will be randomized (similar to flipping a coin) into either the Treatment group or Control group. Both groups will be maintained with their IC regimens as prescribed by their own health care providers. The following actions and treatment will done:
There will be 2 visits for all subjects. All subjects will complete a pain diary and medication log during the study. Salivary samples will be obtained at baseline, during the first week of the study, after the 2nd week of the study, the midpoint of the intervention (week 3) and at the end of the study. The Treatment group will listen to a guided imagery CD twice a day, and the Control group will sit or lay down, doing whatever they choose, for the same length of time twice a day. All subjects will complete questionnaires upon enrollment and at week 6.The "Treatment" subjects will receive the guided imagery CD specific for pelvic pain and interstitial cystitis. After the baseline data is completed, they will listen to track 2 of the CD (25 min. in length) twice a day ("Relaxation Exercise A"). The first week they listen to the CD, for 3 days they will obtain salivary tests upon waking then ½ hour later. Then they will listen to the CD, and obtain another salivary sample in addition to recording their pulse and respirations immediately after listening to the CD. The bedtime salivary test, pulse and respirations will be done immediately after listening to the CD. Salivary testing, pulse and respirations will also be done before this evening CD session. The salivary testing will be repeated in the same fashion during the 3rd week of intervention.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Established diagnosed IC patient
- Women at least 18 years of age
- Self reported pelvic pain
- Capable of giving informed consent
- Capable and willing to follow all study related procedures (e.g. keep voiding diary, pain diary, complete questionnaires, listening to CD, obtaining salivary samples).
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Currently participating or have participated within the past 30 days in any clinical investigation involving or impacting urinary or renal function. Patients with neuromodulation devices are excluded for the first 3 months after insertion of the device.
- Use of this guided imagery CD within the past 30 days.
- Diagnosed depression
- Pregnancy or intending to become pregnant during the study
- Cannot independently comprehend and complete the questionnaires.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Relaxation Response using Guided Imagery | Behavioural | – |
Primary outcome
Improvement of IC symptoms. Overall improvement will be quantified by a Global Response Assessment.
3 secondary outcomes
Bladder symptoms will be assessed by completion of a voiding diary and the Interstitial Cystitis Symptom Index and Problem Index (IC-SIPI) (36) pre- and post- study intervention.
Pain will be measured by a Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
The Relaxation Response will be evaluated by salivary cortisol, alpha amylase and IL-6 levels (all biomarkers), pulse, and respiratory rate.d.) Overall health and well-being will be assessed by the SF-12 (37).
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 21 Mar 2012.
- Background: PubMed 11378056Kusek JW, Nyberg LM. The epidemiology of interstitial cystitis: is it time to expand our definition? Urology. 2001 Jun;57(6 Suppl 1):95-9. doi: 10.1016/s0090-4295(01)01141-4.
- Background: PubMed 11862075Myers DL, Aguilar VC. Gynecologic manifestations of interstitial cystitis. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2002 Mar;45(1):233-41. doi: 10.1097/00003081-200203000-00024. No abstract available.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Kenneth Peters, M.D. principal investigator
Corewell Health East
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 2 study testing Relaxation Response using Guided Imagery in people with Interstitial Cystitis and Pelvic Pain, run by Corewell Health East at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 7 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Mar 2012. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Improvement of IC symptoms. Overall improvement will be quantified by a Global Response Assessment.. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00420550, which also lists 2 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 21 Mar 2012.