Study of Bladder-sphincter Symptoms in Functional Neurological Disorders

Launched by ASSISTANCE PUBLIQUE - HÔPITAUX DE PARIS · Jan 16, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying bladder and sphincter symptoms in people with functional neurological disorders (FND). These disorders can affect how the brain and nervous system work, leading to various problems, including issues with urination and bowel control. The goal of the study is to understand these symptoms better so that doctors can offer more effective treatments for individuals experiencing them.

To participate in this study, you need to be at least 18 years old and have a diagnosis of functional neurological disorder as defined by specific guidelines. It’s important that you don’t have other neurological conditions that could explain your bladder or sphincter issues, and your brain and spinal cord scans should appear normal. If you join, you can expect to help researchers gather valuable information that may lead to improved care for others facing similar challenges. This study is currently looking for participants, and they welcome individuals of all genders who meet the eligibility criteria.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patient over 18 years of age
• • Diagnosis of Functional Neurological Disorders according to DSM 5 criteria
• • No neurological comorbidity that could account for the sphincter disorders
• • Normal cerebral and spinal cord magnetic resonance imaging.
• • Patient affiliated to a French social security system
• • Patient informed and not objecting to participate in the study
• Non inclusion Criteria :
• • Presence of neurological comorbidity that can account for sphincter disorders (e.g. multiple sclerosis, chronic neuropathy, etc.)
• • Pregnancy in progress
• • Candidate for surgery or locoregional treatment
• • Patient subject to legal protection measures.
• • Patient under state medical assistance