Clinical Research Projects

Treatment of Urgency and Frequency in Women: a comparison of Physical Therapy vs Medication

Lead Investigator: Denise M. Elser, MD/ Brandi Kirk, PT
Study Coordinator: Michele McAuliffe, RN 708-499-9800
Sites Available: Oak Lawn, Downers Grove, Tinley Park, Park Ridge
Study Status: Currently Enrolling (as of March 2009)

The Benefits of Bowel Cleansing prior to Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

Lead Investigator: Denise M. Elser, MD
Study Coordinator: Michele McAuliffe, RN 708-499-9800
Sites Available: Oak Lawn, Downers Grove, Park Ridge
Study Status: Currently Enrolling (as of March 2009)

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, Downers Grove
Study Status: Currently enrolling

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

Success rates in Uterosacral Vault Suspension

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