Welcome to the Incontinence Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Brain and Bladder Study – Females Aged 65 and Up

Are you female and aged 65 or older? Do you experience “overactive bladder” and urinary urge incontinence (a sudden, strong urge to urinate that results in urine leakage)? You may be able to be in a research study to help better understand the relationship between the brain and the bladder. Compensation and transportation/parking fees provided.

Incontinence

Other Brain and Nervous System

Women's Health

AGE: 65 and up

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female

DURATION: Approximately 2-4 weeks

VISITS: 2

LOCATION: UPMC Montefiore Hospital – Oakland

COMPENSATION: $190 & transportation costs/free parking

Urinary Urge Incontinence Study

Do you experience a sudden, strong urge to urinate or “overactive bladder” that sometimes results in urine leakage? Do situations such as running water or approaching the front door trigger your urgency? Women aged 40 or older may be able to participate in a research study to help find out if two non-drug treatments can improve urinary incontinence. Compensation and travel expenses are provided.

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female

DURATION: 3 weeks

VISITS: 7

LOCATION: UPMC Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic - Oakland

COMPENSATION: Up to $325 & parking/bus fare reimbursement

All of Us Pennsylvania Research Program

You may be able to change the future of medicine. The All of Us PA Research Program is enrolling adults 18 years of age or older. This may be your chance to improve how your children and your children’s children receive medical care.

VISITS: one in person visit

LOCATION: Convenient locations near you including Altoona, Monroeville, North Hills, Oakland, Philadelphia, Shadyside, the South Hills and more!

COMPENSATION: $25.00 gift card

MUSA Study

Are you a woman who experiences urine leakage with BOTH coughing, laughing, physical activity AND have a sudden, strong urge to urinate? Are you interested in treatment? You may be able to participate in a study to find out which treatment for mixed urinary incontinence should be offered first. Study participants will be randomized to receive BOTOX injections in the bladder or a urethral sling.

Incontinence

Women's Health

AGE: 18 and up

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female

DURATION: Up to 12 months

LOCATION: 10 community offices of the Women’s Center for Bladder and Pelvic Health

COMPENSATION: Up to $375

Brain and Bladder Study – Females Aged 18-45

Are you female and aged 18-45? Do you experience “overactive bladder” and urinary urge incontinence (a sudden, strong urge to urinate that results in urine leakage)? You may be able to take part in a research study to help better understand the relationship between the brain and the bladder. Compensation and transportation/parking provided.

Incontinence

Other Brain and Nervous System

Women's Health

AGE: 18-45

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female

DURATION: Approximately 2-4 weeks

VISITS: 2

LOCATION: UPMC Montefiore Hospital - Oakland

COMPENSATION: $190 & transportation costs/free parking

Exploring the Brain-Bladder Connection

Are you a woman aged 60 or older who regularly experiences ‘urinary urgency’ (a sudden, strong need to urinate) or ‘overactive bladder’ with urine leakage? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help better understand the relationship between the brain and the bladder in women who have urgency urinary incontinence. Compensation provided.

Incontinence

Women's Health

AGE: 18 and up

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female

DURATION: At least 25 weeks

VISITS: 4

LOCATION: Continence Research Center, UPMC Montefiore Hospital - Oakland

COMPENSATION: Up to $500 + travel expenses reimbursed

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

MyPaTH Story Booth 2.0

Interested in sharing your story about health, illness, or research? Patients and caregivers are needed to participate in a research study to help learn more about topics that are important to you and that may improve health and health care. Participation involves one 45-minute session that takes place over the phone. Eligible participants must be able to read and understand English.

DURATION: 45 minutes

VISITS: 1 visit or phone call

LOCATION: By phone

COMPENSATION: NONE

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

MyPaTH Story Booth – COVID-19 Stories

Participants are invited to share how they are maintaining their health during the coronavirus pandemic, or to share what it is like being ill with COVID-19 and/or caring for a loved one who is ill with COVID-19. Participation in this research study involves one 45-minute session that takes place over the phone. Eligible participants must be able to read and understand English.

DURATION: About 45 minutes

VISITS: No in-person visits

LOCATION: By phone

COMPENSATION: NONE

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Kidney and Urinary System