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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 Clinical Validation Study with Transvaginal Imaging
(Sponsored by Artann Labs) Enrolling
Patient Eligibility:
Women diagnosed with a uterine prolapse, have had surgery to correct prolapse or have no prolapse at all will be considered for this trial. Patient will be asked to come for 1 or 2 visits and will have a vaginal ultrasound done.  A payment for time and travel is available
A Clinical Trial using a Biologic graft for the Treatment of Pelvic Organ Prolapse
(Sponsored by Coloplast Inc.) Enrolling
Patient Eligibility:
Women diagnosed with a vaginal prolapse (the wall of the vagina has fallen out of the vaginal opening) will be considered for this trial. The patient will be expected to return to the study site and complete four follow up visits during the two years after their surgery. A payment for time and travel is available
 
 
A Randomized Trial using Toviaz vs. placebo
 (Sponsored by Pfizer) enrolling
Patient Eligibility:
Women diagnosed with over active bladder (going to the bathroom frequently, have a strong urge to get to the bathroom and leak urine before they get to the bathroom.  Patients who meet the entry criteria will be randomized to receive either approved Toviaz or a placebo (a pill with no medication in it).   The patients will be expected to come back to the office for four study visits over 12 weeks. A payment for time and travel is available
 
A Clinical Evaluation of the Ajust System For Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence
(Sponsored by Bard Inc.) Enrolling
Patient Eligibility:
Women diagnosed with stress urinary incontinence (leaking urine when you cough sneeze or exercise) that the investigator considers to be appropriate candidates for the Ajust sling can be enrolled.  The patients will be expected to return to the study site, to complete four follow up visits during the three years after their surgery. A payment for time and travel is available
 
Tibal Nerve Stimulation for the Treatment of Overactive Bladder
 (Sponsored by EMKinetics) enrolling
Patient Eligibility:
Women diagnosed with overactive bladder (going to the bathroom frequently, have a strong urge to get to the bathroom and leak urine before they get to the bathroom) can be enrolled. Patient will receive a painless nerve stimulation on the lower part of their leg.  It is compared to a sham treatment, which is a pretend nerve stimulation.   The patients will be expected to return to the study site for a total of 12 times over a 12-week period. A payment for time and travel is available
A Clinical Evaluation of the Topaz Rectal Sling for Fecal Incontinence
(Sponsored by AMS Inc.) Enrolling
Patient Eligibility:
Women diagnosed with fecal incontinence (leaking stool) that the investigator considers to be appropriate candidates for the Topaz rectal sling can be enrolled.  The patients will be expected to return to the study site, to complete five follow up visits during the three years after their surgery. A payment for time and travel is available