Understanding the Response to Fesoterodine Through Genetic Evaluation in the Elderly (URGE)

Summary

Urge urinary incontinence, characterized by unpredictable and embarrassing large volume urine leakage, is a major health issue for elderly women, as it is incredibly common and significantly impairs quality of life. Although anticholinergic medications are the most common therapy, the investigators are unable to predict an individual's response to a particular drug in terms of both effectiveness and side effects. Through genetic evaluation, the investigators have the potential to personalize and optimize drug therapy for millions of elderly women suffering from urge incontinence.

Timeline

Start

2012-09

Primary completion

2017-12-31

Completion

2017-12-31

Drugs

Indications