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Details of trials included in systematic review
 

TrialNo of participants randomised/No analysedDetails of participantsInterventionsDurationOutcomes measured
Abrams et al 1996w3382/not statedDetrusor overactivity; no anticholinergics for 14 days Tolterodine 0.5 mg twice daily, 1 mg twice daily, 2 mg twice daily, or 4 mg twice daily 14 daysUrinary diary, urodynamic results, adverse events
Abrams et al 1998w34293/256³18 years; detrusor overactivity; no urinary tract infection; no bladder outlet obstruction; no conservative treatment; no catheterisation Tolterodine 2 mg twice daily or 5 mg twice daily12 weeksSymptom questionnaire, urinary diary, adverse events
Abrams et al 2001w35221/193Men >40 years with bladder outlet obstruction; detrusor overactivity; no concurrent drugs; no prior surgery on prostate or bladder Tolterodine 2 mg twice daily12 weeksUrodynamic results, adverse events
Alloussi et al 1998w36309/252³18 years; detrusor overactivity; maximum cystometric capacity <350 ml; no recent gynaecological surgery; no predominant stress incontinence; no urinary tract infection; not on a list of excluded drugs Trospium chloride 20 mg twice daily3 weeksPatient perceived improvement, urinary diary, urodynamic results, adverse effects
Burgio et al 1998w37197/169Women at least 55 years old, community dwelling, and ambulatory; detrusor overactivity and urge incontinence at least twice a week for three months; no contraindications for anticholinergics; no impaired mental status Oxybutynin 2.5-5 mg three times daily8 weeksPatient satifaction and perceived improvement, leakage episodes, adverse events
Cardozo et al 2000w38208/not stated18-70 years; detrusor overactivity; no contraindications; no stress incontinence; noother drug treatment Trospium chloride 20 mg twice daily3 weeksPatient perceived improvement, urodynamic results, adverse events
Chaliha et al 1998w3976/not statedDetrusor overactivityTrospium chloride 10 mg twice daily, 20 mg twice daily, or 40 mg twice daily 3 weeksUrodynamic results, adverse events
Davila et al 2001w40520/not statedAt least 10 urge leakages a week; at least eight voids a day; average urinary volume <350 ml Transdermal oxybutynin twice a week, 1.3 mg/day, 2.6 mg/day, or 3.9 mg/day 12 weeksUrinary diary, quality of life, adverse events
Dorschner et al 2000w41107/98>60 years; >7 voids in 24 hours; >0 urge leakages in 24 hours; <300 ml a void; no large residual volumes; no contraindications; no serious cardiovascular disease Propiverine 15 mg three times daily4 weeksUrinary diary, quality of life, adverse events
Drutz et al 1999w42277/220³18 years; detrusor overactivity; no stress incontinence; no recurrent urinary tract infection; no recent treatment with bladder retraining or anticholinergic; no urinary retention Tolterodine 2 mg twice daily or oxybutynin 5 mg three times daily 12 weeksUrinary diary, adverse events
Enzelsberger et al 1995w4352/43Women only with idiopathic detrusor overactivity; no genuine stress incontinence Intravesical administration of oxybutynin 20 mg/40 ml 12 daysVoiding questionnaire, urodynamic results, adverse events
Froelich et al 1998w4484/84Detrusor overactivity or clinical diagnosis; no contraindications to drugs used Intravesical administration of oxybutynin (30 mg/30 ml), trospium chloride (40 mg/30 ml), or verapamil (80 mg) Single instillationUrodynamic results, adverse events
Halaska et al 1994w4593/not stated>60 years; urgency or urge incontinence; no large residual volume Propiverine 15 mg three times daily4 weeksUrinary diaries, urodynamic results, quality of life
Jacquetin and Wyndaele 2001w46251/245>18 years; detrusor overactivity; no recurrent urinary tract infection; no stress incontinence; no recent treatment with bladder retraining or electrostimulation Tolterodine 1 mg twice daily or 2 mg twice daily4 weeksUrinary diaries, adverse events
Jonas et al 1997w47242/232At least 18 years; detrusor overactivity with symptoms; no contraindications; no recurrent urinary tract infection; no recent treatment with bladder retraining or electrostimulation Tolterodine 1 mg twice daily or 2 mg twice daily4 weeksUrodynamic results, adverse events
Junemann and Fusgen 1999w48175/not statedUrge syndrome, but otherwise not statedTrospium chloride 40 mg four times daily or 80 mg four times daily 3 weeksUrinary diaries, urodynamic results, adverse events
Junemann and Al-Shukri 2000w49234/not statedDetrusor overactivityTrospium chloride 20 mg twice daily or tolterodine 2 mg twice daily 3 weeksUrinary diaries, adverse events
Krishnan et al 1996w50103/9518-75 years; symptoms of overactivity; no recent treatment with anticholinergics Intravesical administration of oxybutynin 5 mg/30 ml three times daily 2 weeksLeakage episodes, adverse events
Madersbacher et al 1999w51366/324Symptoms of overactivity, idiopathic only; no contraindications; no acute urinary tract infection; residual volume not >15%; no recent use of anticholinergics Propiverine 15 mg three times daily or oxybutynin 5 mg twice daily 4 weeksUrinary diaries, urodynamic results, symptoms, quality of life
Malone-Lee et al 2001w52177/165³65 years; symptoms of overactivity; "standard" exclusion criteria Tolterodine 1 mg twice daily or 2 mg twice daily4 weeksUrinary diaries, adverse events
Millard et al 1999w53316/291³18 years; detrusor overactivity with symptoms; no stress incontinence; no recurrent urinary tract infection; no contraindications to drug; no recent treatment with bladder retraining, electrostimulation, or anticholinergic drugs Tolterodine 1 mg twice daily or 2 mg twice daily12 weeksPatient perceived improvement, urinary diaries, adverse events
Obrink and Bunne 1978w5420/20Women with symptoms of overactivity; no urinary tract infection Intravesical administration of emepronium bromide 100 mg/100 ml Single dose, with results at 1 weekPatient perceived improvement, urinary diaries, urodynamic results
Rentzhog et al 1998w5581/6518-75 years; detrusor overactivity with symptoms, idiopathic only; no urinary tract infection; no outlet obstruction; no stress incontinence; no contraindications to anticholinergics Tolterodine 0.5 mg twice daily, 1 mg twice daily, 2 mg twice daily, or 4 mg twice daily 2 weeksPatient perceived improvement, urinary diaries, urodynamic results, adverse events
Stohrer et al 1991w5661/55Spinal cord injury with overactivity; no urinary tract infection; no outlet obstruction; no contraindications to anticholinergics, no recent anticholinergic treatment Trospium chloride 20 mg twice daily3 weeksUrodynamic results, adverse events
Stohrer et al 1999w57113/102Inpatients with spinal cord injury and detrusor overactivity; no urinary tract infection; no outlet obstruction; no contraindications to anticholinergics, no other major health problems Propiverine 15 mg three times daily2 weeksPatient perceived improvement, urinary diaries, urodynamic results, adverse events
Szonyi et al 1995w5860/47>70 years; symptoms of overactivity; mobile; no urinary tract infection; no contraindications; no recent or current other anticholinergics Oxybutynin 2.5 mg twice daily with bladder retraining, placebo with bladder retraining 6 weeksPatient perceived improvement, urinary diaries, adverse events
Tago et al 1990w59142/not statedOveractive bladder; no urinary tract infectionPropiverine2 weeksPatient perceived improvement, urodynamic results, adverse events
Thuroff et al 1991w60169/154>15 years; detrusor overactivity with symptoms; no drugs affecting urinary tract; no major health problems; no outlet obstruction; no untreated urinary tract infection Oxybutynin 5 mg three times daily, propantheline 15 mg three times daily 4 weeksPatient perceived improvement, urinary diaries, urodynamic results, adverse events
Ulshofer et al 2001w6146/3918-75 years; urodynamically proved urge incontinence; no urinary tract infection; not pregnant; no contraindications; no recent drugs with anticholinergic properties Trospium chloride 15 mg three times daily4 weeksUrodynamic results, adverse events
Van Kerrebroeck et al 1998w6290/9018–75 years with neurological disease and detrusor overactivity and symptoms; no stress incontinence; no outlet obstruction; no poor general or mental health; no contraindications to anticholinergics; not already receiving therapy Tolterodine 0.5 mg twice daily, 1 mg twice daily, 2 mg twice daily, 4 mg twice daily 2 weeksSubjective symptoms, urinary diaries, urodynamic results, adverse events
Van Kerrebroeck et al 2001w631529/1342³ 18 years; urge incontinence and urgency; no stress incontinence; no contraindications to anticholinergics; no recurrent or current urinary tract infection; no outlet obstruction; no recent anticholinergics Tolterodine 4 mg once daily extended release or 2 mg twice daily immediate release 12 weeksUrinary diaries, adverse events, quality of life
Wein et al 1978w64106/106Men with transurethral resection within 3 days of surgery; overactive bladder symptoms; not neurogenic; no urinary tract infection; no recent anticholinergic drug use; no other serious health problems Oxybutynin (no dose specified)6 hoursUrodynamic results