We are looking for individuals who have either been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis OR are completely pain-free to participate in a research study aimed at understanding how racial background and socioeconomic status impact people’s experiences of gastrointestinal pain. This study requires an in-lab time commitment of about 3-3.5 hours and includes a blood draw, pain sensitivity tests, and several questionnaires. Participants will receive up to $200 for completing the study. Please call (205) 914-2424 if you are interested in participating. If you are prompted to leave a message, please provide your name, number, and mention that you are interested in the UC study or email us at UCpainstudy@gmail.com.

Do you experience accidental bowel leakage? You may qualify for a bowel leakage research study if you are female, 18 years or older, and have had accidental bowel leakage for at least 6 months. For more information contact 205-934-5498. Compensation is provided.

UAB's Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery is conducting a 3 month at-home non-invasive lower leg stimulation study. You may be eligible if you are female and 18 years of age and older, have a history of chronic Bowel Leakage for at least 6 months, and have tried at least 2 treatments, including medications, diet, and pelvic exercises. Compensation will be provided. If you would like more information about the study, please contact 205-934-5498.

Have you taken constipating meds (Imodium or Lomotil) with no results? Have you been taught pelvic floor exercises (Kegal) with no results? Then you may qualify for a study  To find out if you are eligible, please call 205-934-5498. Compensation is provided.

Do you have urinary leakage, bowel leakage or a feeling of bulging from the vagina (Prolapse)? We may have a study for you. To find out if you are a candidate, please call 205-934-5498. Compensation is provided.

If so, you may be eligible to participate in a clinical study. Women ages 18 or older who have both urinary leakage with a strong urge to go and accidental bowel leakage who are electing medical treatment for urgency urinary incontinence wanted. No inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer or serious neurologic condition; not pregnant or planning to become pregnant. For additional information or to see if you may qualify, please contact Dr. Lindsay Kissane, 205-996-0916

Urogynecologic disorders, including things like urinary and bowel leakage and a feeling of bulging from the vagina, can significantly impact quality of life. Take a step in the right direction and learn more about the clinical studies available at UAB. To find out if you are a candidate, please call 205-934-5498 or 1-877-496-4673 (option 1). Compensation is provided.