Current Research Activities
Current Women’s Health Research Opportunities
Women’s health research plays an important role in The Institute for Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery. As a result of both Dr. Lucente and Dr. Murphy’s national reputation and expertise, pharmaceutical and surgical instrument companies bring their new product developments to the Institute. Under the medical advisement and guidance of our physicians, many research protocols are available at the Institute. We take great pride in continuously updating you on all the new and exciting research opportunities. All of the clinical research trials have full Investigational Review Board (IRB) approval and are conducted by experienced research personnel, assuring good clinical practice.
A Prospective Study to Evaluate the Clinical Performance of the GINECARE PROLIFT +M* Pelvic Floor Repair System as a Device for Pelvic Organ Prolapse
(Sponsored by Ethicon Inc.) enrolling July 2008
Patient Eligibility:
This study is for females who have been diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse (bulging and weakness in the vagina) and wish to have the prolapse repaired with surgery. It is studying a new lighter weight mesh that will be used during the surgery to reinforce the patients own tissue.
Evaluation of the Ooutcomes of Restoringh Pelvic Floor Support using the TOPAS™, AMS Pelvic Floor Repair System in Women with Moderate Fecal Incontinence Symptoms
(Sponsored by AMS Inc.) enrollment starts September 2008
Patient Eligibility:
Women diagnosed with fecal incontinence (leaking stool from the rectum) will have a sling placed surgically below the rectum to improve or cure their Fecal incontinencewho are planning to have surgery for the stress are eligible. Patients who meet the entry criteria will be randomized to receive either approved Detrol LA or a placebo (a pill with no medication in it) 7 days before their surgery and for three months after their surgery. The patients will be expected to come back to the office for three study visits after their routine post operative office visits.
TVT-World-wide observational registry for long-term data (TVT-World)
(Sponsored by Ethicon Inc.) enrolling
Patient Eligibility:
Women diagnosed with stress incontinence who are planning to have one of the three types of TVT slings are eligible. Patients who meet the entry criteria will be followed for 5 years. The patients will be expected to come back to the office for three study visits after their routine post operative office visits.