Copeptin for Prediction of Treatment Response in Children With Monosymptomatic Nocturnal Enuresis (MEN). (COMEN)

December 10, 2021 updated by: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland

Monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis (MEN) is a common problem in children, affecting 7-10% of all 7 year olds. MEN is often leading to psychosocial problems because of its burden and stigmatism.

The only available medical treatment option is the vasopressin analogum Desmopressin®. However, according to the literature, only one third of patients shows a good treatment response, defined as more than 90% of reduced bed wetting. Furthermore, treatment with Desmopressin® may lead to psychosocial problems, high costs and potentially dangerous side effects like water intoxication and hypertension.

Copeptin, mirroring arginine vasopressin (AVP), has been shown to be significantly lower in patients with MEN compared to controls and lower in patients with severe bed wetting compared to patients with only slight bed wetting.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

28

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

    • Basel-Stadt
      • Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland, 4031
        • University Hospital Basel

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

5 years to 16 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Children at the Age of 5-16 years with monosymptomatic enuresis nocturna

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Children at the age between 5 and 16 years
  • Diagnosis of monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis
  • Completion of uroflowmetry and bladder sonography if possible
  • Completion of home recording charts of bed wetting episodes if possible
  • Willingness to use Desmopressin® treatment

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Children with daytime enuresis
  • Children with lower urinary tract symptoms and infection
  • Children with structural abnormalities of the urinary tract
  • Children with chronic illness, esp. renal failure, hypertension, congenital heart disease, diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus.

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

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Change of copeptin at baseline and after 28 days during routine desmopressin therapy
Time Frame: morning and evening copeptin levels at baseline day 0 before routine desmopressin therapy and day 28 during routine desmopressin therapy
morning and evening copeptin levels at baseline day 0 before routine desmopressin therapy and day 28 during routine desmopressin therapy

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Mirjam Christ-Crain, Professor, University Hospital Basel, Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

January 1, 2016

Primary Completion (Actual)

June 30, 2021

Study Completion (Actual)

June 30, 2021

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 25, 2015

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 1, 2015

First Posted (Estimate)

December 3, 2015

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

December 13, 2021

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 10, 2021

Last Verified

December 1, 2021

More Information

Terms related to this study

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

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