Yoga for Treatment of Overactive Bladder in Pediatric Patients
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The goal of this pilot study is to assess the impact of yoga as a treatment modality in pediatric patients age 8-18 diagnosed with idiopathic overactive bladder as measured by validated questionnaires and urinary biomarkers. The main question it aims to answer is: Does yoga help improve overactive bladder symptoms in this patient population? Participants will take part in a weekly yoga session for a total of 6 weeks with validated questionnaires and urinary samples for biomarkers to be completed at the beginning, middle and end of the study. This study will follow a cross-over study design and patients will receive standard of care while not in the active treatment arm.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 8-18 years of age * History of non-neurogenic overactive bladder or detrusor overactivity and/or urinary incontinence (ICD 10 codes respectively - N32.81, N39.498) * Obtained legally effective informed consent and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) authorization from the participant or the participant's parent/legal guardian * Minor participant is willing and able to provide assent (as applicable) * Vancouver Dysfunctional Elimination Syndrome\[15\] score of ≥11 and a positive modified bother score within 30 days of consent Exclusion Criteria: * Known or apparent untreated anatomical abnormality of lower urinary tract (i.e. untreated ureterocele) * Known neurogenic bladder (e.g., spina bifida, history of spinal cord injury, tethered cord) * Nerve damage that may impact pelvic floor function * History of chemodenervation of the bladder (e.g., via intravesical instillation or intradetrusor injection of botulinum toxin) * Active, untreated UT