Finding a Clinical Trial
In addition to the many approved treatment options available for individuals with bladder and bowel control problems, there is exciting research underway. On this page of the NAFC site, you can read about organizations and companies conducting clinical trials in an effort to find more or better treatment options for patients like you.
Research and Clinical Trials
Allergan's Dignity Study for Neurogenic Overactive Bladder
Allergan, Inc. is a multi-specialty healthcare company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing innovative pharmaceuticals, biologics, and medical devices. Allergan is currently investigating a new treatment for neurogenic overactive bladder (OAB) in the Dignity Study Program, conducted by physicians. If you have an overactive bladder as the result of a neurological disease, disorder, or injury, you may be a candidate for the Dignity Study. Please click on the following link Dignity Study to learn more, or call the Dignity Study call center at 1-888-61-STUDY (1-888-617-8839).
The American Urological Association (AUA)
Founded in 1902, the AUA is the premier professional association for the advancement of urologic patient care, and works to ensure that its members are current on the latest research and practices in urology.
The AUA’s Office of Research was founded in June 2001 with the mission of improving the care and treatment of patients with urologic diseases by advancing urological research through expanded funding, increased participation, improved communication, and increased recognition and influence.
To search AUA's comprehensive list of industry-sponsored, government funded, and privately supported clinical trials please click on the following link: Clinical Trials Resource Center
The link above also provides clinical trial results and a listing of drugs that have recently been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases conducts and supports research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health. The Institute supports much of the clinical research on the diseases of internal medicine and related sub-specialty fields as well as many basic science disciplines.
View a list of current urological studies.
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Founded in 1887, the National Institutes of Health is one of the world's foremost medical research centers, and the Federal focal point for medical research in the United States. The NIH, comprising 27 separate Institutes and Centers, is one of eight health agencies of the Public Health Service which, in turn, is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
ClinicalTrials.gov provides regularly updated information about federally and privately supported clinical research in human volunteers. ClinicalTrials.gov gives you information about a trial's purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more details.
Search current clinical trials.
The Urinary Incontinence Treatment Network (UITN)
The Urinary Incontinence Treatment Network (UITN) was established in July 2000 to study urinary incontinence in women. The UITN is supported by cooperative agreements from the National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Disease (NIDDK) in collaboration with the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICDH), both branches of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The network is comprised of a group of investigators from nine continence treatment centers and a biostatistical coordinating center.
Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation
Created especially for patients, family members, healthcare professionals and members of the public, SearchClinicalTrials.org allows you to search multiple websites for clinical research in human volunteers, clinical study results, and medical news.
