Fluids Affecting Bladder Urgency and Lower Urinary Symptoms

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Overactive Bladder, Urinary Urgency, Urinary Bladder, Overactive, Urinary Incontinence, Urge, Caffeine, Alcohol Drinking, Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms

In brief

This study evaluates whether eliminating certain ingredients (caffeine, alcohol, artificial sweeteners, acidic juices) consumed in beverages reduces bladder symptoms of urinary frequency and urgency. Women with overactive bladder will be recruited. Half of these women will receive instructions to replace beverages containing these ingredients with beverages such as water or milk. The other half of participants will receive instructions on following the United States Department of Agriculture guidelines on healthy eating.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03625492

Run by

University of Michigan

People needed

65

Starts

2018-08-07

Expected to finish

2019-09-17

Last updated by the study team

2019-11-14

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Female
• Daily intake of at least 16 oz. of potentially irritating beverages, defined as drinks that are caffeinated, artificially sweetened, citric/acidic, or alcoholic beverages
• Daily intake of at least 32 oz. of total beverages
• At least two of the following three qualifications: urinating greater than on average seven times during waking hours on 3-day diary, urinating routinely more than two times at night, answering "yes" to experiencing frequent, strong feelings of urgency to empty the bladder.

You may not qualify if…

• Men
• History of diabetes, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, dementia or Alzheimer's or stroke
• Currently pregnant or within one year of delivery
• Currently report symptoms of pain with urination or frequent urinary tract infections
• Uses diuretic medications, currently taking medication prescribed for bladder symptoms or have had surgery for incontinence with the last 12 months

Where it is running

• University of Michigan School of Nursing — Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

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