Double-blind study of imipramine and placebo for incontinence due to bladder instability

Results showed that 14 out of 19 patients became dry after Imipramine, against 6 out of 14 after placebo treatment. Imipramine patients also became drier sooner. Although the results are not statistically significant as to the use of Imipramine, they do confirm the great benefit of habit-training wh...

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Published in:Age and ageing 1986-09, Vol.15 (Sep 86), p.299-303
Main Authors: Castleden, C M, Duffin, H M, Gulati, R S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Elderly people
Imipramine
Incontinence
Treatment
Urinary incontinence
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Summary:Results showed that 14 out of 19 patients became dry after Imipramine, against 6 out of 14 after placebo treatment. Imipramine patients also became drier sooner. Although the results are not statistically significant as to the use of Imipramine, they do confirm the great benefit of habit-training which all patients received. (Original abstract--Amended)
ISSN:0002-0729