current clinical research trials

At Virginia Women's Center, we currently have the following clinical research studies enrolling:

overactive bladder study

This study, which will last 26 to 38 weeks, will compare the safety and effectiveness of Botox 100 U or placebo against Vesicare or placebo. All study participants will be given injection treatment and take an oral medication. No study participant will receive both Botox and Vesicare at the same time.

You may qualify to participate in this research study if you:

  1. Are a woman 18 years of age or older
  2. Have a diagnosis of overactive  bladder with incontinence for at least six months
  3. Have tried and failed (due to side effects of lack of effectiveness) at least one medication (except Vesicare) for the treatment of overactive bladder

 

Additional criteria will be assessed  by the study doctor to find out if you’re eligible. If you are interested and eligible to participate, you may receive the following at no cost:

  1. All study medication
  2. All study related tests and exams 
  3. Compensation for time and travel

 

vaginal atrophy study

Vaginal gel is being tested for the treatment of symptoms associated with painful intercourse caused by vaginal atrophy. The study medication is a very low dose of estrogen or placebo gel, which is applied locally. Because the gel is applied locally, it is without the risks associated with systemic estrogen treatment.

You may qualify to participate in this research study if you:

  1. Are a woman 35 years of age or older
  2. Are post-menopausal, either naturally or surgically
  3. Are experiencing symptoms of vaginal atrophy

 
Additional criteria will be assessed  by the study doctor to find out if you’re eligible. If you are interested and eligible to participate, you may receive the following at no cost:

  1. Study related exams are at no cost and include a mammogram, if needed, Pap tests, lab tests and physical exams
  2. Study medication is at no cost
  3. Compensation for time and travel

 

contact us

Contact a clinical research coordinator at 804.662.6117 or send a secure message on our patient portal to learn more or express interest in participating in one of our current studies.

If you are interested in being considered for a future study, fill out the "add my name to the clinical research database" form. By signing this form, you are allowing us to contact you in the event that we conduct a study of interest to you and to review your medical chart for diagnoses and medications that may be relevant to the study. Your completion of this form does NOT obligate you to participate in a study. 

For more information, return to the clinical research page.