How stress and anxiety affect overactive bladder symptoms
Stress and Anxiety Effects on Overactive Bladder: A Controlled Study
This study is looking at how stress and anxiety affect people with overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms, like needing to go to the bathroom often, to help find better ways to manage these issues and improve their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10903961 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between stress, anxiety, and overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms, which include urinary urgency and frequency. It aims to understand how psychological factors contribute to the behaviors people adopt to manage OAB, such as fluid restriction and planning restroom access. By conducting controlled studies, the research will explore how stress impacts bladder function and the overall quality of life for individuals with OAB. The findings could lead to more personalized treatment approaches for patients suffering from this condition.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing symptoms of overactive bladder, particularly those who also experience anxiety or stress.
Not a fit: Patients without symptoms of overactive bladder or those not experiencing anxiety or stress may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved management strategies for patients with overactive bladder, enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated a link between anxiety and overactive bladder, but this study aims to explore the less understood relationship with stress, making it a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, United States
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Nashville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sebesta, Elisabeth M — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Sebesta, Elisabeth M
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.