Open Clinical Trial

Chronic Prostatitis and Chronic Pelvic Pain Research

John N. Krieger, MD
Last updated: July 17, 2009

Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain is a very frustrating condition that effects men of all ages. Men who suffer from chronic Prostatitis/ chronic pelvic pain experience symptoms of pain and/or urinary dysfunction without evidence of an infection or other urological cause.

The University of Washington is one of 5 sites funded by the NIH that is involved in the Multidisciplinary Approach to the study of Chronic Pelvic Pain (MAPP).

We are currently enrolling men with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain into a year-long intensive study.  We are very interested in men with a recent diagnosis of this condition in an effort to limit potential progression to more chronic CP/CPPS.

The purpose of this study is to gain insight into chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain (CP/CPP).   CP/CPP is a condition characterized by the presence of pain in the urinary and pelvic region for which no cause has been determined. This study will help identify if there is a single factor or multiple factors related to CP/CPP.  Information will be collected on how symptoms change over 12 months along with assessing if psychological and/or social factors can either positively or negatively impact the course of CP/CPP.  Finally this study will also help determine if there are consistent traits associated with CP/CPP and if other chronic medical conditions such as fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome are associated with and/or impact upon CP/CPP.

If you have questions regarding these studies or other studies that are being offered please contact:

Sue Ross, RN, MN, Urology nurse
(206)543-3898