Optimizing Psychosocial Treatment of Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis, Bladder Pain Syndrome, Cystitis, Interstitial
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Chronic Interstitial Cystitis focused on measuring interstitial cystitis, bladder pain syndrome, clinical trial, psychosocial intervention, pelvic pain, therapy, urological chronic pelvic pain syndrome, chronic prostatitis, self-management, cognitive behavioral therapy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- 18 years of age or older
- Diagnosis of IC/BPS as given by providers or indicated by assessments
Exclusion Criteria:
- Comorbid neurological conditions including spinal cord injury or systematic neurologic illnesses, or central nervous system diseases such as brain tumor or stroke
- Current or history of diagnosis of primary psychotic or major thought disorder within the past five years
- Hospitalization for psychiatric reasons other than suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and/or PTSD (within the past 5 years)
- Psychiatric or behavioral conditions in which symptoms are unstable or severe (e.g. current delirium, mania, psychosis, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, substance abuse dependency) reported within the past six months
- Non-English speaking
- Presenting symptoms at time of screening that would interfere with participation, specifically active suicidal ideation with intent to harm oneself or active delusional or psychotic thinking
- Difficulties or limitations communicating over the telephone
- Any planned life events that would interfere with participating in the key elements of the study
- Any major active medical issues that could preclude participation
- Currently being treated for cancer
- Cancer-related pain
- Currently engaged in individual counseling/psychotherapy or unwilling to pause this treatment for the trial duration
Sites / Locations
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
Psychosocial Treatment
Attention Control
The psychosocial self-management intervention consists of 8 weekly 50-minute individual visits with an assigned trained therapist. Sessions follow a structured protocol that has been developed with the patient population. Treatment modules are individualized and include topics such as pain coping strategies, relaxation training, education on IC/BPS, and communication strategies.
The attention control condition consists of 8 weekly telephone calls with a study interventionist. Sessions will occur via scheduled telephone calls and follow a structured procedure. Telephone calls are designed to monitor symptoms and overall wellness. Each week, participants will be asked about current symptoms, flare patterns, and physical and emotional wellbeing.