Genetic Study of Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP/CPPS)

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP/CPPS) is a condition with several causes of which some remain unknown. It is believed that some types of CP may be genetic or passed down (inherited) from one generation to the next. In this study, we are collecting genetic material and medical information to try to determine if genetic factors play a role in CP/CPPS. We will be collecting DNA (from Blood/Saliva sample) and urine from each participant. Bladder tissue from affected individuals will also be collected. Individuals and families with CP/CPPS will be enrolled. Family members of an individual with CP/CPPS are eligible whether or not they also experience CP/CPPS symptoms.

Detailed Description
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We would like to determine if chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) has a genetic cause. We will be attempting to further describe the symptoms of CP/CPPS and to correlate them with changes in your genes. We will use several types of genetic testing; linkage analysis, whole exome sequencing and candidate gene studies. Each individual participant will be required to give a DNA sample (via Blood/Saliva), a urine sample and answer questionnaires. Affected participants will also be asked to provide a bladder sample from a clinical biopsy. All samples will be stored. Travel to Boston NOT required.

Official Title
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Genetic Study of Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP/CPPS)

Conditions
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Interstitial Cystitis, Chronic Prostatitis (CP), Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS), Painful Bladder Syndrome (PBS), Benign Frequency Syndrome (BFS)

Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Have symptoms for at least 3 months within the preceding 6 months: Pain in the pelvic area Urinary frequency and/or Urinary urgency and/or Sexual dysfunction (erectile dysfunction) Have CP/CPPS, Interstitial Cystitis (IC), Bladder Pain Syndrome BPS, or Bladder Fasciculation Syndrome (BFS) Be willing to provide a blood/saliva, bladder tissue (from previous biopsy) and urine sample Agree to complete several brief questionnaires Family member of someone with CP/CPPS, BPS, IC or BFS Live in the USA or Canada Exclusion Criteria: Major structural/anatomical urinary tract abnormalities Underlying inborn or congenital conditions which affect the urinary tract Surgery/chemotherapy in the pelvic area Bacterial cause to CP/CPPS or recurrent Urinary tract infections (UTI) Traumatic cause to CP/CPPS
Sexes Eligible for Study
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Male

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

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 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Urgency, Frequency, Pelvic pain, Sexual dysfunction, Erectile dysfunction, Painful intercourse