LOWER URINARY TRACT SYMPTOMS

NCT06505954 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: GAUN-Urology-Baturu-002
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 278
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are observed in individuals with pathologies affecting the lower urinary system, such as detrusor overactivity, sphincter weakness, or sensory bladder disorder. LUTS can be categorized into storage, voiding, and post-micturition symptoms. Storage problems include increased frequency of urination, nocturia, urinary urgency, and incontinence. Voiding symptoms include decreased urine flow rate, hesitancy, and terminal dribbling, while post-micturition symptoms include post-micturition dribble and a sensation of incomplete bladder emptying. The prevalence of LUTS increases with age and is influenced by factors such as metabolic syndrome, gender, caffeine consumption habits, chronic psychological stress, bladder dysfunction, smoking, alcohol use, and constipation. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of LUTS and contributing factors among medical students, a young population undergoing a stressful educational process. A 43-question survey was prepared for all medical students from years 1 to 6. The survey included the Constipation Scoring System (CSS) to evaluate constipation, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) score to assess anxiety levels, and the Core Lower Urinary Tract Symptom Score (CLSS) to query LUTS. The survey also collected data on participants' dietary habits, smoking, alcohol and caffeine consumption, living conditions, age, gender, body mass index (BMI), and educational level. The study was approved by the local ethics committee of Gaziantep University (approval number 2024/234).

Conditions

Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms

Keywords

Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms; Medical students; Prevalence

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms

  Last six months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Contributing factors

  Last six months

Study Arms (2)

1

Participant who has lower urinary tract symptoms

Other: Survey study

2

Participant who doesn't have lower urinary tract symptoms

Interventions

Survey study OTHER

Survey study among medical students about lower urinary tract symptoms

1

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Medical students who have lower urinary tract symptoms are goal populations.

You may qualify if:

• All medical students from committee 1 to 6.

You may not qualify if:

• Participants who filled out the survey questions incompletely or incorrectly
• Participants who had additional diseases
• Participants who used medication for psychiatric or cardiac reasons
• Participants who had undergone surgery that could affect bladder function

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Gaziantep: lead

Study Sites (1)

Gaziantep University

Gaziantep, Şehitkamil, 27310, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms

Interventions

Longitudinal Studies

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Urological Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cohort Studies; Epidemiologic Studies; Epidemiologic Study Characteristics; Epidemiologic Methods; Investigative Techniques; Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms; Quality of Health Care; Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation; Public Health; Environment and Public Health

Study Officials

• Muharrem Baturu

  Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology

  STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Target Duration: 3 Months
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Proffesor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 11, 2024
• First Posted: July 17, 2024
• Study Start: June 12, 2024
• Primary Completion: August 30, 2024
• Study Completion: August 30, 2024
• Last Updated: July 25, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-07

Locations

TU (1)