Comparison of Solifenacin and Oxybutynin in the Treatment of Overactive Bladder
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
Null hypothesis of the trial is that there is no difference between solifenacin and oxybutynin with respect to efficacy, side effects, patient satisfaction and quality of life measures in patients with overactive bladder.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Phase 4 |
Detailed Description
In this two-month follow-up study, the patients with overactive bladder will be randomly assigned into two groups (solifenacin or oxybutynin in their usual doses) and will be assessed with respect to baseline characteristics and complaints before treatment. After initiation of the treatment at first and second months follow-up visits the patients will be reassessed with respect to compliance, satisfaction, degree of improvement, reasons for dropouts, number and severity of side effects.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Active Comparator: Solifenacin Anticholinergic molecule used in the treatment of overactive bladder. |
Drug: Solifenacin
5 mg, oral, once in a day
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Active Comparator: Oxybutynin Anticholinergic molecule used in the treatment of overactive bladder. |
Drug: Oxybutynin
5 mg, oral, three times in a day
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Degree of improvement in overactive bladder symptoms [2 months]
The main symptoms of overactive bladder are frequency, urgency, urge incontinence and nocturia (if any). The primary outcome of the trial will be comparison of the improvement of these symptoms in terms of number and severity between two study groups.
Secondary Outcome Measures
- To compare the degree of side effects between two study groups [2 months]
Outcome measures will be compliance to the study drugs, patient satisfaction, willingness to continue treatment, degree of side effects.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Women between 18-70 years of age, diagnosed to have overactive bladder (presence of at least two of the following three main criteria: urgency, urge incontinence, frequency and nocturia)
Exclusion Criteria: Presence of stress urinary incontinence, patients who are still using a drug for overactive bladder, pregnant women, women in postpartum period (women on lactation), patients who have closed angle glaucoma, patients with chronic constipation, having allergy to the ingredients of the drugs, patients having the contraindicated conditions listed in the printed instructions of the drugs.
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Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Turkish Republic Ministry of Health Adana Numune Training and Research Hospital | Adana | Turkey | 01150 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Adana Numune Training and Research Hospital
- Kocaeli University
- Akdeniz University
- Cukurova University
- Baskent University
- Ankara University
- University of Gaziantep
- Inonu University
- Gaziosmanpasa University
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Investigators
- Study Director: Murat Api, M.D., Ph.D., Turkish Republic Ministry of Health Adana Numune Training and Research Hospital
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- Solifenacin vs Oxybutynin