Fluids Affecting Bladder Urgency and Lower Urinary Symptoms
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Other Indications, Overactive Bladder, Psychiatric, Urology |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Gastroenterology, Nephrology / Urology, Psychiatry / Psychology, Other |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 8/17/2018 |
| Start Date: | August 7, 2018 |
| End Date: | May 31, 2019 |
| Contact: | Ruta B Misiunas |
| Email: | rutab@umich.edu |
| Phone: | 734-615-0438 |
Effect of Potentially Irritating Beverages on Overactive Bladder Symptoms
This study evaluates whether eliminating certain ingredients (caffeine, alcohol, artificial
sweeteners, acidic juices) consumed in beverages reduces bladder symptoms of urinary
frequency and urgency. Women with overactive bladder will be recruited. Half of these women
will receive instructions to replace beverages containing these ingredients with beverages
such as water or milk. The other half of participants will receive instructions on following
the United States Department of Agriculture guidelines on healthy eating.
sweeteners, acidic juices) consumed in beverages reduces bladder symptoms of urinary
frequency and urgency. Women with overactive bladder will be recruited. Half of these women
will receive instructions to replace beverages containing these ingredients with beverages
such as water or milk. The other half of participants will receive instructions on following
the United States Department of Agriculture guidelines on healthy eating.
It is commonly believed that it is better for women's bladders if intake of certain beverages
is eliminated. Advice is given to women with frequency/urgency symptoms to avoid coffee or
tea, sodas or pop, or any other drinks that contain alcohol, caffeine, artificial sweeteners
or high acidic content. Although the investigators do not know the direct cause and effect of
consuming beverages with these ingredients, there might be reduction in "irritating"
sensation to toilet often because of urgency if the beverages with these ingredients are
replaced by "non-irritating" beverages.
is eliminated. Advice is given to women with frequency/urgency symptoms to avoid coffee or
tea, sodas or pop, or any other drinks that contain alcohol, caffeine, artificial sweeteners
or high acidic content. Although the investigators do not know the direct cause and effect of
consuming beverages with these ingredients, there might be reduction in "irritating"
sensation to toilet often because of urgency if the beverages with these ingredients are
replaced by "non-irritating" beverages.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Female
- Daily intake of at least 16 oz. of potentially irritating beverages, defined as drinks
that are caffeinated, artificially sweetened, citric/acidic, or alcoholic beverages
- Daily intake of at least 32 oz. of total beverages
- At least two of the following three qualifications: urinating greater than on average
seven times during waking hours on 3-day diary, urinating routinely more than two
times at night, answering "yes" to experiencing frequent, strong feelings of urgency
to empty the bladder.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Men
- History of diabetes, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy,
cerebral palsy, dementia or Alzheimer's or stroke
- Currently pregnant or within one year of delivery
- Currently report symptoms of pain with urination or frequent urinary tract infections
- Uses diuretic medications, currently taking medication prescribed for bladder symptoms
or have had surgery for incontinence with the last 12 months
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