Welcome to the Incontinence Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Sleep and Bladder Study – Females Aged 60 and Up

Are you female and aged 60 or older? Do you experience "overactive bladder" and urinary urge incontinence (a sudden, strong urge to urinate that results in urine leakage)? Do you get up at least twice per night to empty your bladder? You may be able to be in a research study to help better understand the relationship between the brain and the bladder. Compensation is provided.

Incontinence

AGE: 60 and up

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female

DURATION: About 9 weeks plus 6 month follow-up

VISITS: 3-5

LOCATION: UPMC Montefiore Hospital

COMPENSATION: $300 & transportation/parking fees

RELIEF Study

Do you experience urgent urinary incontinence? Are you a woman age 70 or older? You may be eligible for a research study to understand women's experience, treatment expectations, and quality of life impact of having urinary incontinence.

AGE: 70 years and older

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female

DURATION: Up to 15 months

VISITS: Up to 5 in-person visits and 14 phone/video calls

LOCATION: Women’s Center for Bladder and Pelvic Health

COMPENSATION: Up to $300

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Kidney and Urinary System