Bladder Management and Quality of Life in Young Adults with Spina Bifida
Official title: Patient Reported Outcomes for Bladder Management Strategies in Young Adults With Spina Bifida
Run by London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's · NCT07642466 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study asks teens and young adults with spina bifida how different bladder care methods affect their daily life and happiness.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 13 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (London, Ontario) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | October 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | November 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | June 12, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07642466 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Candidates are individuals aged 13 and older with spina bifida who can complete surveys in English or Spanish and are able to consent.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients using bladder management methods not linked to QoL changes in the study may not experience documented QoL improvements.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study will survey people with spina bifida to see how various bladder management options relate to quality of life. Participants will report how they currently manage bladder and how it impacts daily activities, comfort, and well-being. The goal is to identify any associations between management strategies (such as CIC, spontaneous voiding, incontinence products, IDC, or surgery) and QoL outcomes to help guide counseling and decisions. The study targets individuals aged 13 and older who can complete English or Spanish questionnaires, with analysis focusing on patterns across management methods. No experimental interventions are administered as part of this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Findings could help clinicians tailor bladder care plans to improve quality of life for people with spina bifida.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has explored quality of life and bladder dysfunction in spina bifida, but this study contributes updated, user-reported associations in a contemporary cohort.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Diagnosis of SB 2. Age ≥13 years of age 3. Able to effectively communicate in English or Spanish 4. Willing to provide informed consent for participation and answer a set of questionnaires Exclusion Criteria: 1. Reconstructive surgery or urinary diversion in the last 3 months 2. Hospital admission in the last 1 month 3. Inconsistent or newly changed (within the last month) method of bladder management
Where it's running
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St Joseph's Hospital
London, Ontario, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Blayne Welk, MD MSc — Western University
- Study coordinator: Mary McKibbon, BNSc
- Email: mary.mckibbon@sjhc.london.on.ca
- Phone: 519-646-6367
How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.