Objectives This analysis from the PERSPECTIVE (a Prospective, Non-interventional Registry Study of Patients Initiating a Course of Drug Therapy for Overactive Bladder) study evaluated treatment persistence with mirabegron or antimuscarinics over a 12-month period. Methods Participants were adults diagnosed with overactive bladder (OAB) by their health care provider (HCP), who were initiating mirabegron or antimuscarinic treatment. The HCP made all treatment decisions, and patients were followed for 12 months with no mandatory scheduled visits. Information requests were sent to patients at baseline and months 1, 3, 6, and 12. Patients were nonpersistent if they switched, discontinued, or added OAB medications/therapies to their initial treatment. Reasons for discontinuation and switching patterns were investigated. Results Overall, 1514 patients were included (613 mirabegron and 901 antimuscarinic initiators). Persistence rates decreased steadily over time in both groups. A low proportion of patients added or switched medication at each time point. Unadjusted Kaplan-Meier analysis showed similar persistence rates for both groups. When the data were adjusted for patient characteristics (age, sex, and OAB treatment status), mirabegron initiators had higher persistence rates. No significant differences were noted in unadjusted median time to end of persistence. However, end of treatment persistence by any cause was longer with mirabegron (median: 9.5 vs 6.7 months for antimuscarinics). HCPs stated that the most common reasons for nonpersistence were no symptomatic improvement and side effect aversion. Conclusions Treatment persistence was longer for mirabegron compared with antimuscarinic initiators after controlling for patient characteristics. End of treatment persistence by any cause was also longer with mirabegron.

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/luts.12382

Persistence with mirabegron or antimuscarinic treatment for overactive bladder syndrome: Findings from the PERSPECTIVE registry study.

OBJECTIVES To describe quality of life outcomes in patients with overactive bladder aged ≥65 years receiving mirabegron, a β3-adrenoreceptor agonist (BELIEVE). METHODS BELIEVE was a European, prospective, non-interventional, real-world study of 848 patients with overactive bladder prescribed mirabegron in clinical practice. Overactive bladder questionnaire subscales were prespecified primary end-points, analyzed in the full analysis set (patients completing the questionnaire at baseline and ≥1 follow-up visit) and per protocol set (patients still taking mirabegron at 10-12 months) using accepted standards for minimally important differences (10 points). RESULTS Nearly half of the patients in the full analysis set (380/796 [47.7%]) and per protocol set (224/452 [49.6%]) were aged ≥65 years. Similar proportions of patients aged ≥65 years (224/407; 55.0%) and <65 years (228/441; 51.7%) were taking mirabegron at 10-12 months. Mean symptom bother scores improved from baseline to month 10-12 in older patients (full analysis set 52.4 to 32.9; per protocol set 51.6 to 30.4) and younger patients (full analysis set 52.2 to 27.4; per protocol set 47.8 to 23.7). Proportions of older/younger patients with improvement in symptom bother were similar (full analysis set 52.1%/52.9%; per protocol set 70.1%/72.4%, respectively). Mean total quality of life scores improved in older patients (full analysis set 60.7-75.9; per protocol set 61.1-77.5) and younger patients (full analysis set 54.9 to 77.6; per protocol set 56.8 to 80.1). No unexpected safety issues were observed. CONCLUSIONS Patients aged ≥65 years receiving mirabegron in clinical practice reported clinically meaningful improvements in quality of life.

Quality of life in patients aged 65 years and older with overactive bladder treated with mirabegron across eight European countries: Secondary analysis of BELIEVE.

Persistence on-treatment with antimuscarinics in patients with overactive bladder (OAB) is reported to be sub-optimal This retrospective, longitudinal, observational cohort study assessed treatment persistence with β3-adrenoceptor agonists (ie mirabegron) and antimuscarinics, both classes of OAB pharmacotherapy, in patients with OAB in Spain Adults who received mirabegron or an antimuscarinic in routine clinical practice (1 June–31 October 2014), were identified from anonymised prescription data within the Spanish Cegedim Electronic Medical Records database The primary endpoint, treatment persistence (time to treatment discontinuation [TTD] and the proportion of patients remaining on-treatment after 12 months), was unadjusted for potential confounders Multivariate Cox regression models of persistence, adjusted for baseline characteristics, were used to compare differences in treatment groups Adjusted subgroup analyses (target OAB drug, age, treatment status and sex) and sensitivity analyses (extending the time used to define treatment discontinuation from 30 days [base-case] to 45, 60 or 90 days without prescription renewal) were also performed Overall, 1798 patients received mirabegron (N = 1169) or an antimuscarinic (N = 629); the mean age was 6642 years Median TTD was longer for mirabegron versus antimuscarinics (90 vs 56 days) and a higher proportion of patients who received mirabegron were persistent after 12 months (202% vs 102%); multivariate analyses indicated significantly greater persistence with mirabegron versus antimuscarinics (hazard ratio [HR]: 152; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 137–170; p < 0001) Significant differences were also observed in subgroup analyses of mirabegron versus individual antimuscarinics (median TTD: 90 vs [range] 28–60 days; HR range: 121–217; p ≤ 0013) and in all other subgroups assessed (p < 0001) Sensitivity analysis showed that the median TTD for mirabegron increased by up to 31 days, and was significantly longer versus antimuscarinics across all adjusted periods (HR range: 143–153; all p < 0001) Patients with OAB in Spain who received mirabegron experienced longer persistence on-treatment than those who received antimuscarinics and the proportion of patients persistent on-treatment at 12 months with mirabegron was two-times higher versus antimuscarinics These data may provide strategic insights for clinicians and policy makers involved in the management of OAB

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A retrospective study of treatment persistence and adherence to mirabegron versus antimuscarinics, for the treatment of overactive bladder in Spain.

The number of compounds used in the pharmacological treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) of patients who do not respond to conservative measures has been relatively stable during the last decade, with the exception of the introduction of the new class of β3 adrenoceptor agonists. However, different combinations have been investigated, and the long-term use of these compounds has raised new concerns about adherence and safety. This review summarizes the current state of pharmacology for LUTS, and presents a thorough discussion of the possible challenges concerning their future use. In this narrative review, we analyze the most recent articles related to LUTS pharmacotherapy, after an initial review of mechanisms of bladder function relevant in present clinical practice. The main problems with pharmacotherapy in LUTS are associated with its moderate efficacy, low persistence on treatment, and the incidence of short- and long-term adverse events (AE) associated with some compounds. The long-term AE, such as cognitive impairment in the elderly vulnerable patients associated with antimuscarinic drugs or persistent erectile dysfunction in sexually active men after treatment with 5-α-reductase inhibitors (5-ARI), are some of the problems addressed in this review. Combination therapy taking advantage of the synergistic mechanisms of action between some classes of compounds may overcome AE associated with dose escalation. LUTS pharmacotherapy offers moderate results to most patients but not a full cure. The use of combination drugs to achieve better clinical results, reduce AE and improve both efficacy and adherence, will be used more frequently in the future. The recently raised concern on potential long-term irreversible AE associated with some of these drugs, like antimuscarinics and 5-ARI, are critically important and require further investigation.

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1756287220922425

Pharmacology of the lower urinary tract: update on LUTS treatment.

Overactive bladder (OAB) can frequently exert a negative effect on female sexual function. Mirabegron, a β3 receptor agonist, improves OAB symptoms, but there are very few information about its role on female sexual dysfunction (FSD). Aim of the study was to assess the impact of Mirabegron on FSD in women affected by OAB. Fifty sexually active women suffering from idiopathic OAB were included in the study. Patients were assessed by means of a urogynecologic physical examination and were asked to complete the 3-day voiding diary, the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire- Short Form (ICIQ-SF), the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire and VAS, before and 12 weeks after treatment with Mirabegron. In addition, at the same time points, patients underwent uroflowmetry with the measurement of post- void residual volume (PVR). At baseline all patients were affected by OAB symptoms, with 49/50 patients (98%) presenting with FSD. At 12- weeks follow- up, OAB symptoms improved significantly in all patients, with 59.5% of subjects achieving a complete urinary continence. FSFI Total Score significantly improved in 42/50 patients (84%) from 18.9 ± 4.3 to 21.8 ± 4.5 (p < 0.0001). Sixteen cases (32%) presented with no FSD. Also mean ± SD scores of ICIQ-SF and VAS significantly improved (from 17.1 ± 5 to 7.9 ± 4.8 and from 3.9 ± 1.2 to 6.9 ± 1.2 respectively, p < 0.000). Mirabegron not only is able to control urinary symptoms in women with OAB, but also induces a significant improvement in their sexual life.

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The impact of Mirabegron on sexual function in women with idiopathic overactive bladder

Objective: Observational studies can provide evidence about patient outcomes in routine clinical practice. This prospective, non-interventional study (BELIEVE) is the largest real-world European study to date to assess quality-of-life, treatment satisfaction, resource utilization, and persistence in patients with overactive bladder (OAB) who were prescribed mirabegron as part of routine clinical practice.Methods: The primary objective was to evaluate change from baseline in quality-of-life based on overactive bladder questionnaire (OAB-q) sub-scales. Secondary objectives included evaluation of treatment persistence, patient satisfaction, healthcare resource utilization and adverse events (AEs). Follow-up was for 12 months with visit windows at 2–4 and 10–12 months. Median change from baseline in total OAB-q and its sub-scales (Health-related quality-of-life [HRQoL] and symptom bother scale) were assessed.Results: Overall, 862 patients were enrolled from eight European countries. In the Full Analys...

Mirabegron improves quality-of-life, treatment satisfaction, and persistence in patients with overactive bladder: a multi-center, non-interventional, real-world, 12-month study.

Visceral adipose tissue and perirenal fat surface area as a predictor of renal cortical neoplasm histopathology

Objectives

To validate in Spanish (Spain) a self-administered questionnaire on the quality of life (QoL) specific to nocturia in an older adult male population.



Material and Methods

We analysed the Spanish version of the ICIQ-Nqol questionnaire (provided by ICIQ who owns the copyright), which meets the translation criteria required by the validation protocol. The study included 69 male patients older than 60 years of age with 1 or more nocturia episodes. The participants completed the questionnaire on two occasions, along with other Spanish-validated questionnaires that measure the QoL related to urinary symptoms. We analysed the internal reliability and consistency, reproducibility, convergent validity and discriminant validity.



Results

The study included 69 men, with a mean age of 70.64 years (range, 60-87 years). Both the overall scale and the energy/sleep subscale met the minimum criteria for internal reliability and consistency. A good correlation has been demonstrated between the overall index of the ICIQ-Nqol questionnaire and the other questionnaires included in the study. The reproducibility (test-retest reliability) of both the overall scale and subscales of the ICIQ-Nqol and the other questionnaires was demonstrated.



Conclusions The ICIQ-Nqol questionnaire has been shown to be an appropriate instrument for assessing the symptomatic intensity and impact on the QoL of patients with nocturia. This study confirms its validity for a Spanish-speaking male population. Neurourol. Urodynam. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Spanish (Spain) validation of a specific symptomatic questionnaire for male patients with nocturia.

Mp42-02 urinary human papilloma virus infection and bladder cancer risk: a systematic review and a prisma-compliant meta-analysis

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Mirabegron improves quality-of-life, treatment satisfaction, and persistence in patients with overactive bladder: a multi-center, non-interventional, real-world, 12-month study.

Visceral adipose tissue and perirenal fat surface area as a predictor of renal cortical neoplasm histopathology

Spanish (Spain) validation of a specific symptomatic questionnaire for male patients with nocturia.

Mp42-02 urinary human papilloma virus infection and bladder cancer risk: a systematic review and a prisma-compliant meta-analysis