Effectiveness of Chinese Herbal Medicine for Older Adults With Urinary Incontinence
Effectiveness of Chinese Herbal Medicine for Older Adults With Urinary Incontinence: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Chinese herbal medicine in improving urinary incontinence symptoms among older adults. Urinary incontinence is a common condition in aging populations that can significantly impact quality of life, yet existing treatments are often limited by side effects or insufficient efficacy.
The primary research question is whether a standardized Chinese herbal formula can reduce the frequency and severity of urinary incontinence compared to a placebo. We hypothesize that participants receiving the herbal intervention will demonstrate greater improvement in urinary symptoms and quality of life measures than those receiving placebo, without significant adverse effects.
To test this hypothesis, a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial will be conducted. Eligible older adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the herbal treatment or a matched placebo over a defined study period. Outcomes will include validated measures of urinary incontinence severity, frequency of episodes, and patient-reported quality of life.
Potential benefits of this research include generating high-quality evidence on the effectiveness and safety of Chinese herbal medicine for urinary incontinence, which may inform clinical practice and expand treatment options for older adults. If effective, this intervention could offer a complementary or alternative approach with fewer side effects, contributing to improved symptom management and overall well-being in this population.
연구 개요
상태
상태
정황
정황
개입 / 치료
개입 / 치료
연구 유형
연구 유형
등록 (추정된)
등록
단계
단계
- 해당 없음
연락처 및 위치
연구 연락처
연구 연락처
- 이름: John Yang, Dr.
- 전화번호: 604-599-2286
- 이메일: john.yang@kpu.ca
연구 장소
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British Columbia
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Richmond, British Columbia, 캐나다, V6X 3X7
- Student Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic
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참여기준
자격 기준
자격 기준
공부할 수 있는 나이
- 고령자
건강한 자원 봉사자를 받아들입니다
설명
Inclusion Criteria:
- Experience symptoms of urinary incontinence (including stress, urge, or mixed incontinence) as confirmed by clinical assessment or validated screening tools.
- Able to understand the study procedures and provide informed consent.
- Willing and able to comply with study requirements, including attending study visits, and completing questionnaires.
- Stable general medical condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, does not interfere with participation in the study.
- Not currently participating in another interventional clinical trial that could affect urinary incontinence outcomes.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Inability to provide informed consent due to severe cognitive impairment or dementia.
- Known allergy or hypersensitivity to any component of the Chinese herbal medicine formulation.
- Presence of severe, unstable, or uncontrolled medical conditions that may pose a safety risk or interfere with participation, as determined by the investigator.
- Active urinary tract infection at the time of screening (eligible for reconsideration after treatment if appropriate).
- Current use of treatments for urinary incontinence that cannot be safely maintained at a stable dose throughout the study period.
- Significant neurological or urological conditions that severely affect bladder function, unless stable and deemed appropriate by the investigator.
- Participation in another interventional clinical trial that could influence study outcomes or participant safety.
- Any other condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would compromise participant safety, study adherence, or data integrity.
공부 계획
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디자인 세부사항
- 주 목적: 치료
- 할당: 무작위
- 중재 모델: 병렬 할당
- 마스킹: 더블
팔의 수
무기와 개입
참가자 그룹 / 팔참가자 그룹 / 팔 |
개입 / 치료개입 / 치료 |
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위약 비교기: 대조군
위약
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위약 대조군
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실험적: Chinese Herbal Intervention
Standardized Chinese herbal medicine
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Chinese Herbal Medicine (CHM) supplement
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주요 결과 측정
주요 결과 측정
결과 측정 |
측정값 설명 |
기간 |
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International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Urinary Incontinence Short Form (ICIQ-UI SF).
기간: From enrollment to approximately week 4.
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Primary outcomes will focus on the frequency and severity of urinary incontinence episodes, measured using validated questionnaires.
Min = 0 and Max = 6, with higher scores indicating more frequent/severe urinary incontinence.
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From enrollment to approximately week 4.
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2차 결과 측정
2차 결과 측정
결과 측정 |
측정값 설명 |
기간 |
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Urinary Incontinence Quality of Life Questionnaire (I-QOL)
기간: From enrollment to approximately Week 4.
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Secondary outcomes include quality of life, symptom distress, and any adverse events.
A mean score for each subscale is calculated (averaging the scores for the items in each subscale) as well as a total score for all 22 items (sum of all subscale scores).
The scores are then transformed to a 'Scale score' ranging from 0-100 points for ease of interpretation: Scale score = (sum of the items - lowest possible score)/possible raw score range X 100.
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From enrollment to approximately Week 4.
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연구 기록 날짜
연구 주요 날짜
연구 시작 (추정된)
연구 시작
기본 완료 (추정된)
기본 완료
연구 완료 (추정된)
연구 완료
연구 등록 날짜
최초 제출
최초 제출
QC 기준을 충족하는 최초 제출
QC 기준을 충족하는 최초 제출
처음 게시됨 (실제)
처음 게시됨
연구 기록 업데이트
마지막 업데이트 게시됨 (실제)
마지막 업데이트 게시됨
QC 기준을 충족하는 마지막 업데이트 제출
QC 기준을 충족하는 마지막 업데이트 제출
마지막으로 확인됨
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추가 정보
이 연구와 관련된 용어
추가 관련 MeSH 약관
기타 연구 ID 번호
기타 연구 ID 번호
- KPU REB # 2022-22
개별 참가자 데이터(IPD) 계획
개별 참가자 데이터(IPD)를 공유할 계획입니까?
IPD 계획 설명
약물 및 장치 정보, 연구 문서
미국 FDA 규제 의약품 연구
미국 FDA 규제 기기 제품 연구
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