Clinical Research Projects

Efficacy of the Renessa Collagen Remodeling Therapy in women with Stress Incontinence who have failed Prior Sling Surgery

The Renessa Radiofrequency Collagen Remodeling System is an in-office therapy that uses radiofrequency therapy to treat stress incontinence in women. This study intends to evaluate the efficacy and safety of this therapy in women who have had a sling surgery and who have persistent or recurrent stress incontinence.

Lead investigator: Dr. Denise Elser
Study Coordinator: Michele McAuliffe, RN 708-499-9800
Sites Available: Oak Lawn, Tinley Park
Study Status: Currently enrolling

Comparison of 2 types of mid-urethral sling for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence

Women with stress incontinence will be randomized to a traditional mid-urethral sling (TMUS) or the newer transobturator (TOT) sling. Proponents of the TOT propose that it as effective as the TMUS but safer. To qualify for participation, women must suffer from Stress Urinary incontinence & desire outpatient surgical treatment for this condition.

Lead investigator: Dr. Brett Vassallo
Study Coordinator:
Sites available: Park Ridge, Oak Lawn, Tinley Park, & Downers Grove
Study status: Currently enrolling

Successful treatment of constipation will improve bladder symptoms in women with both

Constipation and Overactive Bladder.

Lead investigator: Dr. Denise Elser
Study Coordinator: Melissa Annis, RN
Study Status: currently enrolling.

Riskk factors for complications related to use of the vaginal pessary for pelvic organ prolapse

Women with prolapse who choose to manage the condition are monitored for presence of a particular type of bacteria, to see if presence of bacteria will predict complications of pessary use.

Lead investigator: Dr. Denise Elser
Sites available: Oak Lawn, Tinley Park
Study Status: CLOSED TO NEW ENROLLMENT

Long-term durability of Renessa Collagen Remodeling Therapy for the treatment of Stress Incontinence.

The Renessa collagen remodeling system is an in-office therapy that uses radiofrequency therapy to treat stress incontinence in women. The procedure is incisionless and is performed under local anesthetic in the office. No recovery time is necessary. This current study is enrolling women to evaluate the efficacy of the procedure over 3 years post treatment.

Lead Investigator: Dr. Denise Elser
Study Coordinator: Michele McAuliffe, RN 708-499-9800
Sites available: Oak Lawn, Tinley Park
Study status: Closed to enrollment

3D Ultrasound analysis of midurethral slings- Can position predict success?

Lead investigator: Dr. Brett Vassallo
Sites Available: Park Ridge
Study Status: Open to enrollment

Success rates in Uterosacral Vault Suspension

Lead investigator: Dr. Brett Vassallo
Sites Available: Park Ridge
Study Status: Closed to enrollment