Working toward a life less interrupted for people with IC/BPS.
Living with interstitial cystitis and bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) can be debilitating, but Ironwood is sponsoring a clinical research study of a new potential treatment that could offer relief. The IC/BPS Clinical Study will evaluate an investigational, foam-based drug designed to inhibit pain receptors in the colon, which may modify pain in the bladder.
Many of the 4 to 12 million people in the U.S. with IC/BPS may be interested in a new option for pain management as they have been unable to find relief from the discomfort and life interruption associated with the disease. This is why we’re conducting the IC/BPS Clinical Study.
What is IC/BPS?
IC/BPS is a chronic condition with symptoms of increased urinary urgency and frequency, nighttime urination, bladder pressure and severe pelvic pain. Pain and symptoms experienced due to IC/BPS can make daily life difficult and painful and may be so severe that they can negatively impact a person’s quality of life.
In an effort to develop a safe, dedicated, potential pain management option to relieve IC/BPS pain, Ironwood is conducting a phase 2 clinical trial of a novel, rectally administered foam. The study drug is designed to utilize the shared nerve pathways between the colon and bladder to modify pain signals in the colon, which might also relieve bladder pain associated with IC/BPS.
IC/BPS Clinical Study at a Glance
- Participants: 300
- Duration: Up to 21 weeks (including Screening Period)
- Administration: Rectal
- Study Groups: Three groups (two groups receiving doses of the investigational drug and one group receiving placebo)
To participate in this study, you must meet these criteria*:
- Adult between the ages of 18 and 70
- Suffering for six months or more from chronic bladder pain associated with filling the bladder
- Experiencing at least one of the following urinary symptoms related to IC/BPS for six months or more:
- Nighttime urination, two or more times per night
- Frequent urination during the daytime, more than eight times per day
- Urination urgency
*Other criteria will apply.
While participating in the study, you’ll receive one of two doses of the investigational drug or a matching placebo, study-related care and monitoring of your IC/BPS symptoms and compensation for travel and expenses related to study participation, if needed. |
To learn more and find out if you may be eligible,
please visit icbpsclinicalstudy.com
Study Locations:
(*indicates a center will open soon)
Alabama Locations
- Mobile, Alabama, United States, 36608*
Arizona Locations
- Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, 85259*
- Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85715 – Urological Associates of Southern Arizona
Contact: J Simpson jsimpson@arizonauro.com
California Locations
- Los Angeles, California, United States, 90017 – American Institute of Research
Contact: N Aguillon naguillon@airesearch.us - Murrieta, California, United States, 92562 – Tri Valley Urology Medical Group
Contact: A Deeds anita@trivalleyurology.com - Orange, California, United States, 92868 – UCI Health
Contact: P Linh Huynh plhuynh@hs.uci.edu - San Diego, California, United States, 92130*
- Vacaville, California, United States, 95688*
District of Columbia Locations
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, 20010*
Florida Locations
- Miami, Florida, United States, 33165 – Valencia Medical and Research Center
Contact: Y Chaviano ychaviano@valenciamedresearch.com - Orlando, Florida, United States, 32801 – Clinical Associates of Orlando
Contact: C Martin cmartin@clinicalassociatesorlando.com - Palm Springs, Florida, United States, 33406 – Altus Research
Contact: S Feliz sfeliz@altusresearch.com - Sunrise, Florida, United States, 33351 – Precision Clinical Research
Contact: Y Tapia yobankat@pcrflorida.com - Tampa, Florida, United States, 33609 – South Tampa Health Services
Contact: M Lewis study-team@gcpclinicalresearch.com
Georgia Locations
- Cartersville, Georgia, United States, 30120*
Idaho Locations
- Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States, 83404 – Leavitt Clinical Research
Contact: L Carranza liz@drleavitt.net
Indiana Locations
- Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States, 47130 – First Urology PSC
Contact: C Hensley chensley@1sturology.com
Louisiana Locations
- New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70121 – Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Contact: R Graham rgraham@ochsner.org
Massachusetts Locations
- Watertown, Massachusetts, United States, 02472 – Bay State Clinical Trials
Contact: T Lafleur tmlbsct@gmail.com
Michigan Locations
- Royal Oak, Michigan, United States, 48073 – William Beaumont Hospital
Contact: E Zagaja erica.zagaja@beaumont.org - Troy, Michigan, United States, 48084 – Michigan Institute of Urology
Contact: D Osterhout osterhoutd@michiganurology.com
Nebraska Locations
- Omaha, Nebraska, United States, 68114 – Quality Clinical Research
Contact: J Larsen jenny@qcromaha.com
New Jersey Locations
- Hackensack, New Jersey, United States, 07601*
New Mexico Locations
- Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87106 – New Mexico Clinical Research and Osteoporosis Center
Contact: T Salazar TSalazar@nmbonecare.com
New York Locations
- Albany, New York, United States, 12208 – Urological Institute of Northeast New York
Contact: L Davey amcurologyresearch@mail.amc.edu - Garden City, New York, United States, 11530 – Accumed Research Associates
Contact: H Delmauro heather.accumedresearch@gmail.com - New Hyde Park, New York, United States, 11042*
- New York, New York, United States, 10032*
North Carolina Locations
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States, 27103*
Ohio Locations
- Gahanna, Ohio, United States, 43230*
- Mayfield Heights, Ohio, United States, 44124*
- Zanesville, Ohio, United States, 43701 – Genesis Healthcare System
Contact: C Griffin Cgriffin2@genesishcs.org
Pennsylvania Locations
- Bala-Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, United States, 19004 – MidLantic Urology
Contact: K Liberatore kliberatore@midlanticurology.com - Reading, Pennsylvania, United States, 19611*
South Carolina Locations
- Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29425*
South Dakota Locations
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States, 57105*
Tennessee Locations
- Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States, 37404 – Chattanooga Medical Research
Contact: R Raybon jricks@chattmedresearch.com - Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37909 – New Phase Research & Development
Contact: H Triebel htriebel@newphaseonline.com
Texas Locations
- Dallas, Texas, United States, 75204*
- Houston, Texas, United States, 77096*
- Pearland, Texas, United States, 77584 – Advances In Health Inc
Contact: E Loya elizabethloya@aihresearch.com
Utah Locations
- Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84124 – Highland Clinical Research
Contact: S Mueller saramueller2@outlook.com
Virginia Locations
- Vienna, Virginia, United States, 22182 – The Chronic Pelvic Pain Center
Contact: C Prieston case.cppc@gmail.com
Washington Locations
- Seattle, Washington, United States, 98105 – Seattle Clinical Research Center
Contact: S Emerald semerald@seattlecrc.com