Our physicians offer clinical studies to individuals in the Northeast area as a means of treatment that would otherwise not be available to them. Participation is entirely voluntary, and we adhere to strict confidentiality. You can review and register for our Current Studies, as well as Upcoming Studies.
Understanding Clinical Studies
Clinical studies evaluate investigational drugs to treat disorders or disease. Prior to their use, the medications are extensively studied in the laboratory. Furthermore, all federally regulated clinical studies must be approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB), which has primary responsibility to the patient.
Our physicians offer clinical studies to individuals in the Northeast area as a means of treatment that would not be available to that would otherwise not be available to them. Participation is entirely voluntary, and we adhere to strict confidentiality. Should you participate, most often all costs are covered, including physical examination, laboratory work, follow-up visits, and the study drug. In some studies, you may also receive financial compensation.
We are currently enrolling Connecticut volunteers for the following studies. If you are interested, fill out the form for the appropriate study, or, if you prefer, telephone or e-mail our office. A member of our research staff will then contact you. All information provided by you is viewed only by our physicians or the Study Coordinator conducting the study.
To find out more information on a study or to schedule an evaluation appointment call: 1.877.UROLOGY (1.877.876.5649)
Just about every man will experience impotence, or erectile dysfunction, at least once in his lifetime. Our physicians are studying an investigational topical gel for the treatment of impotence.
We are looking for men 18 to 70, in a monogamous relationship with a female partner, who have been experiencing erectile dysfunction for at least 6 months. Eligible participants receive all study related care at no charge, including:
Physical Exams
Laboratory Services
Study Medication
If impotence is affecting you, or someone you care about, please call toll-free 1.877.UROLOGY ext. 358.
A condition characterized by frequent urination and sudden urges to go the bathroom and/or wetting accidents. More than 17 million Americans suffer from overactive bladder.
The research study will:
Evaluate whether an investigational drug will safely and effectively relieve the symptoms of overactive bladder.
Qualified individuals must:
Experience frequent urination.
Experience sudden urges to go to the bathroom and/or wetting accidents.
Be at least 18 years of age.
All study-related care is provided, including:
Doctor visits
Physical examinations
Laboratory services
Study drug
Patient stipend
Qualification Process:
To learn more about the study or to see if you qualify, call our office at 203-754-3588 or 1-877-UROLOGY (1-877-876-5649).
If you are 40 to 85 years of age, diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer and are being treated as an outpatient, we have an option for you. We are evaluating an investigational medication to determine its testosterone and pain-lowering capabilities. The study medication is administered twice over the course of six months.
All study-related care is provided to qualified participants.
If interested telephone us directly to learn whether you may be an appropriate candidate.
If you are a male, over 40 and experience urinary problems, you may have an enlarged prostate condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH. We are conducting a research study of an investigational medication for this condition. Take the quiz below:
Does your need to urinate frequently interfere with the following activities?
Getting a good night's sleep?
Watching an entire ball game?
Taking a plane or car trip?
Even going for a walk?
If you answered yes to some of the above questions, you may be eligible to participate in this program. Qualified participants receive all study-related care at no charge, including doctor visits, physical examinations, laboratory services, and study medication.
To learn more about the study or to see if you qualify, call our office at 203-754-3588 or 1-877-UROLOGY (1-877-876-5649).
Evaluate an Investigational Treatment for Bladder Cancer
Check back for new studies.
Investigational ORAL Medication for Superficial Bladder Cancer.
Approximately 54,000 Americans are diagnosed with bladder cancer each year. Common symptoms of bladder cancer may include blood in the urine and frequent or urgent urination.
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with superficial bladder cancer, we invite you to learn more about a research study currently being conducted with patients who have superficial bladder cancer.
Our physicians are studying an investigational INTRAVESICAL medication that may help prevent or delay the recurrence of superficial bladder cancer.
You may be eligible to take part in this study whether you've been newly diagnosed or have recurrent superficial bladder cancer. Qualified participants will receive all study-related care, including doctor visits and study medication. [Enrolled patients will be paid for their participation.]
If you have superficial bladder cancer, make sure to see your doctor regularly for check-ups.
The Centerwatch website is designed to be a resource both for patients interested in participating in clinical trials and for research professionals.
To begin searching for clinical trials on Centerwatch now, click here.
ClinicalTrials.gov
A service of the National Institutes of Health, Clinicaltrials.gov provides patients, families, and members of the public with easy access to information about the location of clinical trials, their design and purpose, criteria for participation, and, in many cases, further information about the disease and treatment under study. There are also contacts to individuals responsible for recruiting participants for each study.
To begin searching for clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov now, click here.
Urology Specialists, P.C.
Main office: 1579 Straits Turnpike, Suite 2A
Middlebury CT 06762 view map Tel: 203.757.8361
Fax: 203.754.9126 Toll Free: 1.800.757.8361
Midstate Hospital
455 Lewis Avenue, Suite 205
Meriden, CT 06451 view map Tel: 203.379.0605
Fax: 203.379.0654
Connecticut Clinical Research Center A Division of Urology Specialists 1579 Straits Turnpike, Suite 2A
Middlebury CT 06762 Tel: 203.754.3588
Fax: 203.757.2296
Toll free: 1.877.876.5649 (1.877.UROLOGY)
Connecticut Center for Continence 1579 Straits Turnpike, Suite 2A
Middlebury CT 06762 Toll Free: 1.800.757.8361