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If you experience urine leakage and you are 65 years or older, you may qualify for the study.
We are assessing whether hip exercises can improve pelvic floor muscle strength and urinary leakage.
You will serve as a “control.” At the visit, you will undergo a routine examination (10 minutes) for urinary leakage and answer questionnaires (10-15 minutes).
You will come to clinic for two visits.
$100 ($50 at each visit) compensation will be provided.
For more information, please call 205.934.5498.
Participants will be compensated a total of $200. Only requires 2 visits.
For information, call us at 205-934-5498 or email: urogynecology@uabmc.edu
This study will compare the effectiveness of two different treatments for urge urinary incontinence (UUI). One treatment is Botox injections in the bladder, and the other is an oral medication (mirabegron or vibegron).
Participants compensated up to $425.
For more information about this study, please email or at urogynecology@uabmc.edu or 205-934-5498.
Call us today at (205) 934-5498 to join our urogynecology clinical trial and find the perfect treatment plan tailored to you.
1. Accidental bowel leakage (fecal incontinence)
2. Urinary leakage (urinary incontinence)
Please call 205-934-5498 to learn more about these studies.
Do you have Urinary Leakage? If you are eligible (women 65 years or older), you will take part in a 12-week hip muscle exercise program, individualized sessions taught by a licensed physical therapist specialized in hip strength. The program offers 12 private sessions, alternating in-person and phone visits (a “home program”) Compensation will be provided. For more information, please call 205.934.5498.
Overweight/Obese adult volunteers needed for study If you are between the ages of 18 -89 yrs and have a body mass index > 30 kg/m2 you may be eligible to participate in a study exploring the reason why individuals who have high BMI have an increased risk of forming calcium oxalate kidney stones. Participation involves eating study-provided meals for 4 days, providing urine and blood samples. Study meals are provided free of charge and additional compensation up to $140 is offered. For more information call 205-934-5712 or email kidneystone@uabmc.edu or kidneystoneresearch@uabmc.edu
Adults with Type 2 Diabetes needed for a study If you are between the ages of 18 -89 yrs and have type 2 diabetes you may be eligible to participate in a study exploring the reason why individuals who have diabetes have an increased risk of forming calcium oxalate kidney stones. Individuals who are obese, overweight, or normal weight are all welcome to the study. Participation involves eating study-provided meals for 4 days, providing urine and blood samples. Study meals are provided free of charge and additional compensation up to $140 is offered. For more information, call 205-934-5712 or email kidneystone@uabmc.edu or kidneystoneresearch@uabmc.edu.
Do you experience urine leakage with a strong and sudden urge and you leak before reaching the toilet? You may be eligible to participate in this important study if you are female and 21 years of age or older, if you are experiencing urine leakage with the feeling of urgency, coughing, sneezing, or laughing. For more information, contact our research team at 205-934-5498. Compensation is provided.
Do you experience accidental bowel leakage? You may qualify for a bowel leakage research study if you are female, 18 years or older, and have had accidental bowel leakage for at least 6 months. For more information contact 205-934-5498. Compensation is provided.
If answer is yes, we have a non-invasive (in-home exercise) study for you. For more information and to see if you may be eligible, call 205-934-5498. Compensation is provided.