Treatment Patterns with Mirabegron and Antimuscarinics for Overactive Bladder: A Prospective, Registry Study in Taiwan and South Korea (FAITH).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study aimed to assess overactive bladder (OAB) treatment patterns and factors associated with effectiveness and persistence.

Methods

A prospective, longitudinal, observational registry study of adults starting OAB therapy with mirabegron or antimuscarinics was undertaken. Primary endpoints were time from treatment initiation to discontinuation/switching; proportion who discontinued/switched; and reasons for discontinuation/switching. Secondary endpoints included OAB Symptom Score (OABSS), OAB Questionnaire: Short Form, and OAB Bladder Assessment Tool scores; factors associated with effectiveness and persistence; and safety.

Results

In total, 556 patients initiating mirabegron and 250 initiating antimuscarinics were enrolled. There was no treatment sw

SUBMITTER: Oh SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10960886 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature