Efficacy, Neural Repair Mechanism, and Health Economics of a Multimodal Treat-to-Target Strategy Incorporating Vitamin D for Pediatric Overactive Bladder-Wet: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The purpose of this clinical trial is to investigate whether adding high-dose vitamin D (2,400 IU daily) to standard medical treatment (solifenacin combined with behavioral therapy) is more effective than standard treatment alone for children with overactive bladder-wet (OAB-wet). OAB-wet causes sudden urinary urges and frequent daytime or incontinence, which significantly impacts a child's quality of life and increases the family's caregiving burden. While solifenacin is a standard medication used to calm the bladder, many children do not achieve complete dryness. This study introduces the Treat-to-Target (T2T) approach, where clinicians and families set personalized functional goals (such as zero leakage) and monitor progress closely to adjust care. The study aims to answer the following questions: Does adding vitamin D help more children achieve their goal of zero leakage compared to standard treatment? Does vitamin D help repair bladder-related nerves, as measured by a specific marker in the urine? Does this combined approach reduce the family's expenses (like laundry costs and diaper use) and improve the child's self-esteem? Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups for 12 weeks: Intervention Group: Standard care (solifenacin + behavioral therapy) plus daily vitamin D (2,400 IU). Control Group: Standard care (solifenacin + behavioral therapy) alone. Researchers will evaluate symptoms, vitamin D levels, and nerve repair markers at 6 and 12 weeks to determine the best treatment strategy for these children.
• Children older than or equal to 5 years of age with a diagnosis of wet OAB (the diagnosis followed the latest guidelines of ICCS) attending the outpatient clinic of the Department of Urology of the Affiliated Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University,
• children with serum vitamin D levels below 35 ng/ml as indicated by the tests conducted by the hospital
• children whose guardians have given their informed consent, are able to ensure compliance and have signed a paper-based informed consent form.