The ESSIC obtained consensus on a new classification of IC and proposes to replace the name interstitial cystitis (IC) by bladder pain syndrome (BPS) followed by a type indication. In a transition period the name bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis (BPS/IC) could be used parallel with BPS. Click here for more details.
ClinicalTrials.gov • ClinicalTrials.gov provides regularly updated information about federally and privately supported clinical research in human volunteers.
Clinical trials • this service is provided by the IFPMA, allowing you to search for comprehensive information on on-going clinical trials (registry) or results of completed trials (database)
University of Pittsburg mediasite • with 5 speakers on Research Directions in IC, Pain Management, Physical Therapy, Symptom Management and the ICA with an overview of IC and the Impact on the patient
Urological Pelvic Pain Collaborative Research Network (UPPCRN) • the UPPCRN represents the overarching organization for collaborative research in chronic prostatitis, chronic pelvic pain syndrome, and interstitial cystitis; it serves as the official NIDDK Working Group on chronic pelvic pain of urological origin, to facilitate interaction of study groups and investigators, both nationally and internationally, to advance the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of these diseases
Urology Health • a website of the American Urological Association with a lot of information on urological diseases; the link takes you directly to the section on IC.
