Overactive bladder is a medical condition that causes a sudden urge to urinate. The urge may be difficult to stop, and overactive bladder may cause sufferers to accidentally leak urine. People with overactive bladder may feel embarrassed or fearful that they will have a bladder accident in public, which can limit their social activities. In addition, the frequent urge to urinate often wakes people up at night and disrupts restful sleep.

Both men and women may experience overactive bladder. Treatments include behavioral techniques and a range of medications designed to control and relax bladder muscles.

However, not everyone responds to these therapies, and new options are needed. You can help advance future treatment options by joining overactive bladder research studies. Right now, local doctors are evaluating a study medication for overactive bladder that isn’t available from your regular doctor, and you may be eligible to participate.

Take the next step to see if you qualify for local research studies for people with Overactive Bladder. But don’t delay — space is limited!