Medication Effects on Periurethral Sensation,Urethral Sphincter Activity and Pressure Flow Parameters

Summary

Lower urinary tract symptoms such as urinary leakage and overactive bladder affect millions of American women. Women may develop these problems because the innervation of the muscles of the bladder and urethra are injured. Most research on treating these problems has focused on the abnormalities of the bladder muscle, but newer studies have shown abnormalities in the innervation and muscle function of the urethra. Women with these symptoms may benefit from treatment with medications to improve their urethral function. However, to truly understand what types of medications will help women with these symptoms, the investigators wish to study how these medications affect innervation and muscle function in healthy women who do not have lower urinary tract symptoms.

Timeline

Start

2010-04

Primary completion

2011-04

Completion

2011-04

Publications

• Results Greer WJ; Gleason J; Szychowski JM; Goode P; Kenton K; Richter HE. Medication Effects on Urethral Current Perception Thresholds and Pressure Flow Parameters. Fem Pelv Med Recons Surg 2011;17:S33.

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