Randomized Trial for Botox Urinary Incontinence

September 27, 2011 updated by: Michael Flynn, University of Rochester

A Randomized Trial of Botox for Severe Urge Incontinence

The purpose of this study is to determine how effective Botox is in reducing the amount of urine leaked and which dose of Botox is more effective and safe in those who have urinary urge incontinence.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Completed

Conditions

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

The prevalence of urinary incontinence in the US ranges from 3-14% with epidemiologic estimates ranging widely.1 Most urinary incontinence can be categorized into stress urinary incontinence (SUI) or UUI with UUI remaining more common and debilitating than SUI.2 A major cause of UUI is overactive bladder or detrusor instability (DI), and while DI is very common, its etiology remains unknown. DI is often successfully managed with behavioral therapy, physical therapy, medications and surgery with the most effective therapy being anticholinergic medication.2 However, side effects including dry mouth, and constipation often lead to discontinuation of these drugs. In addition, many patients fail anticholinergic medication and have persistent urinary leakage. Women who fail these treatments have limited options.

Study Type

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

The number of participants in a clinical study. The "anticipated" enrollment is the target number of participants that the researchers need for the study.
28

Phase

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • New York
      • Rochester, New York, United States, 14642
        • University of Rochester

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

21 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Description

Inclusion Criteria: Subjects must have ALL of the following:

  • Completed a routine evaluation of incontinence (urodynamics, bladder diaries, and pad weights) through the urogynecology clinic at SMH within 3 months of the screening visit
  • Symptoms of urge incontinence associated with leakage on bladder diary
  • 24-hour pad weight >100 cc's (volume requiring multiple daily diaper changes)
  • Absence of a bladder infection or other condition that could explain urinary leakage
  • Absence of stress incontinence or a cough leak point pressure > 100 cm H2O on cystometry (this correlates with mild stress incontinence)
  • Failed anticholinergic therapy
  • Willingness and ability to perform intermittent clean catheterization (due to the risk of prolonged urinary retention from Botox)
  • The ability and willingness to return for surveillance evaluations
  • A negative urine pregnancy test if at risk for pregnancy
  • Competent to give signed consent and complete all of the study measures

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Children (< 21 years old), pregnant women and prisoners
  • History of carcinoma of the bladder
  • Absence of a measurable detrusor contraction on a pressure flow micturition study
  • A foreign body in the bladder or other correctable etiology for the UUI
  • Prior documented resistance to Botox
  • Gross fecal incontinence (due to confounding effects on pad weights and counts)
  • Known allergy to lidocaine or related compounds (used for local analgesia)
  • Known allergy to or inability to take both Bactrim DS or Ciprofloxacin (used for urinary tract infection prophylaxis)
  • Current use of an aminoglycoside or preparing for general anesthesia within 1 week (risk of synergetic effects
  • Known neurologic conditions such as Parkinson's disease, myasthenia gravis, multiple sclerosis, autonomic dysfunction, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or other neurologic disorder that may impact urinary function or the effect of Botox.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

A process or action that is the focus of a clinical study. Interventions include drugs, medical devices, procedures, vaccines, and other products that are either investigational or already available. Interventions can also include noninvasive approaches, such as education or modifying diet and exercise.
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Other: Bladder diary
3-day bladder diary
Other: Questionnaires
Incontinence Quality of Life questionnaires
Procedure: Urodynamics
Urodynamics
Other: Pad weight
Pad weight
Experimental: 200 units Botox
200 units Botulinum-A toxin
Other: Bladder diary
3-day bladder diary
Other: Questionnaires
Incontinence Quality of Life questionnaires
Procedure: Urodynamics
Urodynamics
Other: Pad weight
Pad weight
Experimental: 300 units Botox
300 units Botulinum-A toxin
Other: Bladder diary
3-day bladder diary
Other: Questionnaires
Incontinence Quality of Life questionnaires
Procedure: Urodynamics
Urodynamics
Other: Pad weight
Pad weight

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, the planned outcome measure that is the most important for evaluating the effect of an intervention/treatment. Most clinical studies have one primary outcome measure, but some have more than one.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Episodes/Day
Time Frame: 9 months
number of incontinence episodes/day
9 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Sponsor

The organization or person who initiates the study and who has authority and control over the study.
University of Rochester

Collaborators

Collaborators

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National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Investigators

Investigators

A researcher involved in a clinical study. Related terms include site principal investigator, site sub-investigator, study chair, study director, and study principal investigator.
  • Principal Investigator: Michael K Flynn, MD, University of Rochester

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

Study Start

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June 1, 2005

Primary Completion (Actual)

Primary Completion

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July 1, 2008

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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July 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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September 12, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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September 12, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

First Posted

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September 15, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

Last Update Posted

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October 3, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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September 27, 2011

Last Verified

Last Verified

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September 1, 2011

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Terms related to this study

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • 10466 (Other Identifier: CTEP)
  • 1R21AG025490-01 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)

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