Using an electronic device to improve bladder diary accuracy
A Prospective Study Looking at Improving Diagnostic Capability of Bladder Diaries by Improving Accuracy of Voided Urine Volume Measured by a Self-administered Measuring Vessel in an Ambulatory Setting in Adult Women With Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms.
This study is testing whether using an electronic device to measure urine can help women with bladder issues keep more accurate records of their symptoms compared to traditional methods.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Birmingham) |
| Trial ID | NCT05702294 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to determine if an automated device for measuring voided urine volumes can enhance the accuracy of bladder diaries compared to traditional estimation methods. Female participants with lower urinary tract symptoms will record their voided volumes over three days using both a disposable measuring jug and an automated vessel. The study seeks to simplify data collection and analysis, ultimately improving the diagnostic utility of bladder diaries for clinicians. By comparing the accuracy of the automated measurements to conventional methods, the trial hopes to provide a more effective assessment tool for LUTS.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include females aged 18 and older presenting with lower urinary tract symptoms.
Not a fit: Patients with mental or physical disabilities that prevent them from complying with study requirements or those without lower urinary tract symptoms may not benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more accurate assessments of bladder function, improving diagnosis and treatment for women with urinary symptoms.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in improving diagnostic accuracy through automated measurements.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Eligibility criteria for females with lower urinary tract symptoms: Inclusion Criteria: 1. Females 2. 18 years of age or above 3. Females presenting with lower urinary tract symptoms Exclusion Criteria: 1.Females who have a mental/physical disability which would make them unable to understand/comply with the requirements of the study. Eligibility criteria for healthy volunteers: Inclusion criteria 1. Female 2. 18 years of age or above Exclusion criteria 1. Females who have a mental/physical disability which would make them unable to understand/comply with the requirements of the study. 2. Female with (LUTS).
Where this trial is running
Birmingham
- Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital — Birmingham, United Kingdom (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Philip Toozs-Hobson, MD — Birmingham Women's NHS Foundation Trust
- Study coordinator: Ilias Liapis
- Email: ilias.liapis@nhs.net
- Phone: (0044)7484887101
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.