Understanding the Response to Fesoterodine Through Genetic Evaluation in the Elderly (URGE)
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2017-12-31
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Urge urinary incontinence, characterized by unpredictable and embarrassing large volume urine
leakage, is a major health issue for elderly women, as it is incredibly common and
significantly impairs quality of life. Although anticholinergic medications are the most
common therapy, the investigators are unable to predict an individual's response to a
particular drug in terms of both effectiveness and side effects. Through genetic evaluation,
the investigators have the potential to personalize and optimize drug therapy for millions of
elderly women suffering from urge incontinence.