https://pittplusme.org/study/1639
The Effect of Brain Stimulation on Bladder Function
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STUDY BASICS
Are you a woman age 60 or up who experiences urinary incontinence? If so, you may be able to participate in a study to help treat incontinence by stimulating the areas of the brain that control your bladder. The study involves 2 in-person visits to the VA in Oakland. Compensation is provided.
IRB: STUDY19040213
- Investigation of the effect of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on the bladder
AGE:
18 and up
SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH:
Female
DURATION:
Up to 8 hours total
VISITS:
2
LOCATION:
Research Office Building at the VA Pittsburgh - Oakland
COMPENSATION:
Up to $230
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MEET THE RESEARCHER
Becky Clarkson
Becky Clarkson, PhD, is a Research Assistant Professor in Medicine in the Division of Geriatric Medicine in the Department of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Clarkson’s research interests include the link between the brain and the bladder in urge urinary inconsistence, situationally triggered urinary urgency and the development of new and improved incontinence treatments.