Trial Information

Summary: A research study for patients with symptoms of overactive bladder.

Overactive Bladder?

Why not try a medical research study?

If you have a spinal cord injury or multiple sclerosis, and suffer from an overactive bladder, you may qualify for the DignityToo Study - a medical research study.

As someone with an overactive bladder, you know the importance of planning for the unexpected. Frequent incontinence episodes can be frustrating when planning daily activities. Even simple activities may require special precautions such as carrying extra pads or packing an extra change of clothes. This, of course, most likely limits what activities you allow yourself to do, and ultimately affects your quality of life. If you're caring for someone with this condition, you know all too well what day-to-day life is like. For most people with spinal cord injuries, nerve damage results in overactive bladder causing frequent incontinent episodes. For multiple sclerosis patients, spinal cord lesions cause the symptoms. Bladder management options such as self-catheterization may be inconvenient and have side effects such as urinary tract infections. Other current treatments include medications that may have accompanying side effects such as dry mouth, constipation, and blurred vision.

Right now research is underway to develop a new treatment option which may help improve the management of your overactive bladder symptoms. The investigational medication being studied is approved for other conditions and, in prior studies, has proven effective in helping patients with a spinal cord injury or multiple sclerosis reduce the frequency of urinary incontinence incidents.

Physicians in your area are conducting the DignityToo Study. Qualifying participants will have a spinal cord injury between the C5 and C8 vertebrae or have multiple sclerosis that essentially restricts them to a wheelchair. They may also experience frequent incontinent episodes due to overactive bladder and are looking for an alternative to their current method of bladder management.

Potential participants will be evaluated to further determine their eligibility. Investigational study medication, medical exams, and lab tests will be provided to qualified participants at no charge. Financial compensation for time and travel may also be available. Visit www.dignitytoostudy.com to find out more. Investigational study medication, medical exams, and lab tests will be provided to qualified participants at no charge. Financial compensation for time and travel may also be available.

Study inclusion / exclusion criteria

• You must be between 18-80 years old
• Have been diagnosed by your doctor with overactive bladder at least 3 months ago
• Have a cervical level spinal cord injury or multiple sclerosis that essentially restricts you to a wheelchair
• Weigh a minimumn of 50 kg, or 110 lbs
• Be willing and able to record information regarding bladder function onto a paper diary (provided)
• Be willing and able to complete the entire course of the study

If you would like to learn more about participating in this study, please send an e-mail message using the form below.