ArticleInternational urogynecology journal2024
How Intravesical Platelet-Rich Plasma Can Help Patients with Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome: A Comprehensive Scoping Review.
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- Reconsidering the Evidence for Intravesical Platelet-Rich Plasma in Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome.International urogynecology journal · 2026Article
- Repeated intravesical platelet-rich plasma injections alleviate symptoms via T-cell modulation and mitochondrial dysfunction in non-ulcer interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Intravesical Instillation with Vivo-Morpholino Nerve Growth Factor Antisense Therapy Ameliorates Acute Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome-Related Urinary Frequency in a Rat Model.International urogynecology journal · 2026Article
- Biomaterials and Nanomedicine for Mucosal Repair and Inflammation Control in Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome: An Extensive Review.International journal of nanomedicine · 2026Review
- Pilot Proteomic Analysis of Urinary Extracellular Vesicles Supports the "Toxic Urine Hypothesis" as a Vicious Cycle in Refractory IC/BPS Pathogenesis.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
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- Clustering of Urinary Biomarkers to Identify Interstitial Cystitis Subtypes and Different Clinical Characteristics and Treatment Outcomes.Biomedicines · 2025Article
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Abstract
introduction and hypothesisInterstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) is a condition characterized by chronic inflammation that affects the bladder. The study was aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of intravesical platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections in patients with IC/BPS.
methodsWe conducted a comprehensive search strategy to involve studies that investigate the efficacy of intravesical PRP injections or instillations over different time intervals. Various outcome measures were assessed, including pain scores, functional outcomes, urodynamic parameters, and surface expressions on the urothelium.
resultsOur search strategy revealed 1,125 studies. After screening, ten articles met the inclusion criteria. Intravesical PRP significantly reduced the visual analog scale (VAS) compared with baseline scores. Several clinical trials reported significant improvements in the global response rate (GRA), O'Leary-Sant Symptom (OSS) questionnaire, Interstitial Cystitis Symptom Index (ICSI), and Interstitial Cystitis Problem Index (ICPI). Urodynamic parameters such as maximum flow rate (Qmax) and post-voiding residual (PVR) showed significant improvements in some studies.
conclusionThe study concluded that intravesical PRP injections could be a promising effective treatment option for IC/BPS patients by their significant ability to reduce pain. However, improvement of urodynamic and functional outcomes is still not clear. Further large comparative trials are still warranted to assess the efficacy of PRP instillation.
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