Clinical Trials in Urology 

Prostate Cancer Studies

• A Phase III, Randomized, Double-Blind Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of 10 mg ZD4054 versus Placebo in Patients with Hormone-Resistant Prostate Cancer and Bone Metastasis who are Pain Free or Mildly Symptomatic.   (CLOSED TO NEW PATIENTS) IRB Approved - #26486 - Principal Investigator: Robert A. Stephenson, M.D.
•  Chemotherapy After Prostatectomy for High Risk Prostate Carcinoma: A Phase III Randomized Study
  CSP #553  (OPEN FOR VA PATIENTS ONLY)  IRB approved - #16822 – Principal Investigator:  Andrew W. Southwick, M.D.
• Multicenter, Open-Label, Randomized, Phase III Trial Comparing Immediate Adjuvant Hormonal Therapy in Combination with Taxotere Administered Every Three Weeks vs. Hormonal Therapy Alone Vs. Deferred Therapy
  (CLOSED TO NEW PATIENTS)  IRB approved - #19314 – Principal Investigator: Robert A. Stephenson, M.D.
• Prostate Cancer Treatment: Quality of Life Outcomes (OPEN TO NEW PATIENTS) IRB approved - #25871 - Principal Investigator: Christopher B. Dechet, M.D.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Studies 

• Prospective, Randomized Trial Comparing KTP Laser PVP, Monopolar and Bipolar Transurethral Resection of the Prostate
  (OPEN FOR VA PATIENTS ONLY)  IRB approved - #16183 – Principal Investigator: Andrew W. Southwick, M.D.
  

Renal Cell Cancer Studies

• Pain Control in Flank Incisions for Renal Surgery
  IRB approved - #22896 – Principal Investigator:  Christopher B. Dechet, M.D.
• Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) vs. Cryoablation for Locally Confined Renal Tumors (OPEN FOR VA PATIENTS ONLY) IRB Approved - #26511 - Principal Investigator: Andrew W. Southwick, M.D.  

Pediatric Studies

• Non-Invasive Microwave Detection of Vesicoureteral Reflux - Pending IRB approval.  Principal Investigator: Brent W. Snow, M.D.
• Parameatal Penile Cysts in Childhood - IRB Approved - #35722 - Principal Investigator: Siam Oottamasathien, M.D.
• Long-Term Use of Chait Trap-Door to Prevent Stomal Stenosis Following MACE Procedure in a Pediatric Population. IRB Approved - #35643 - Principal Investigator: M. Chad Wallis, M.D.
• Survey of Long-Term Satisfaction of Chait Trap-Door Following MACE Procedure in a Pediatric Population - IRB Approved - #36887 - Principal Investigator: M. Chad Wallis, M.D.
• Testis Tumors in Children; An Argument for Testis Sparing Surgery? IRB Approved - #35636 - Principal Investigator: Siam Oottamasathien, M.D.
• Urinary Calculus Composition in United States Children - IRB Approved - #38476 - Principal Investigator: M. Chad Wallis, M.D.

Misc. Studies

• A Look at Post-Operative Pain Management Prescribed Compared to that Actually Consumed in Urologic Practic. IRB Approved - #33820 - Principal Investigator: Andrew W. Southwick, M.D.
• Update on 35 Year Experience of York-Mason Repair of Recto-Urinary Fistulas. IRB Approved - #34303 - Principal Investigator: Richard G. Middleton, M.D.
• Optimal Management of Bladder Trauma - An Institutional Review. IRB Approved - #36782 - Principal Investigator: William O. Brant, M.D.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL: 

Elizabeth L. Lignell, B.S., CCRA, CCRC
Urology Clinical Research Coordinator      (801) 213-2780