Effect of Intravesical Lidocaine on Urodynamic and Symptomatic Parameters of Interstitial Cystitis

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the amount of improvement in bladder function and pain relief with the administration of 2% alkalinized lidocaine in patients with interstitial cystitis. Specifically, we want to see if the administration of 2% alkalinized lidocaine treatments in the bladder improves urodynamic test result values. We hope to enroll approximately 40 patients in this study. Previous research has shown that the administration of 2% alkalinized lidocaine in the bladder may improve the bladder's capacity to hold urine and urine flow rates while simultaneously providing pain relief. As part of standard of care at the Smith Institute of Urology Pelvic Pain Center, we routinely offer our IC patients 2% alkalinized lidocaine with follow up urodynamic evaluation. Our research looks to expand upon the prior studies and confirm the findings of improved bladder function and enhanced pain control of 2% alkalinized lidocaine versus placebo by performing a second urodynamic evaluation, which is not routinely performed.

Timeline

Start

2009-01

Primary completion

2013-01

Completion

2013-01

Publications

• Background Parsons CL, Tatsis V. Prevalence of interstitial cystitis in young women. Urology. 2004 Nov;64(5):866-70. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2004.06.044.
• Background Parsons CL, Housley T, Schmidt JD, Lebow D. Treatment of interstitial cystitis with intravesical heparin. Br J Urol. 1994 May;73(5):504-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1994.tb07634.x.
• Background Welk BK, Teichman JM. Dyspareunia response in patients with interstitial cystitis treated with intravesical lidocaine, bicarbonate, and heparin. Urology. 2008 Jan;71(1):67-70. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2007.09.067.
• Background Asklin B, Cassuto J. Intravesical lidocaine in severe interstitial cystitis. Case report. Scand J Urol Nephrol. 1989;23(4):311-2. doi: 10.3109/00365598909180345.
• Background Parsons CL. Successful downregulation of bladder sensory nerves with combination of heparin and alkalinized lidocaine in patients with interstitial cystitis. Urology. 2005 Jan;65(1):45-8. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2004.08.056.
• Background Srinivasan A, Shapiro E and Moldwin RM: Effects of Intravesical Lidocaine on Urodynamic Parameters in Patients with Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome (IC/PBS).

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