Non-invasive Urine Markers of Interstitial Cystitis
Abstract
Interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome (IC) is a debilitating condition that presents with a confusing array of symptoms, including bladder pain, urinary urgency, frequency, nocturia, and small voided volumes in the absence of other identifiable symptoms. Currently, the diagnosis of IC is largely dependent on subjective parameters, leading to extreme difficulties in accurately phenotyping patients. There is no gold standard for IC diagnosis. In general, it takes approximately 4-5 years from the first office visit to obtain a definitive diagnosis of IC. Thus, differentiating IC from other conditions is still a diagnostic challenge, and objective diagnostic markers are urgently needed to improve prospects for clinical care. In this study, we will assess whether these promising biomarkers can segregate IC patients from control subjects, and whether they are potentially involved in bladder pain.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2019
- Accession Number
- AD1097679
Entities
People
- Jayoung Kim
Organizations
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center