Study Details
Family History of Pelvic Organ Prolapse
(IRB#: IRB_00181110)
Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the pelvic floor muscles in the body to become weakened, stretched, or damaged. This can cause pain in the pelvic area, bladder, or bowel issues. This study wants to identify and learn the possible genetic portions of pelvic organ prolapse (POP). People in the study will have a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan to see the pelvic floor within the body. People will also have a pelvic exam to assess the pelvic floor and muscle strength. Being in the study requires 1 to 2 in-person visits to the study clinic, each lasting about 1 hour. People are paid for study participation.
- Female Only
- Over 18 years old
- Healthy Volunteers
- In Person
- Paid
Who can participate?
Gender: Female Only
Age: Over 18 years old
Volunteers: Healthy Volunteers
Location: In Person
Inclusion Criteria
- Ages 50 to 70 years old with symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse and treated for the condition, or
- Ages 50 to 70 years old with no known 1st degree relatives with treated pelvic organ prolapse and normal pelvic support, or
- Ages 18 to 30 years old with an intact uterus and either nulliparas (never given birth to a child) or primiparas (given birth to a child for the first time)
- Able to attend in-person visits at the study clinic
Exclusion Criteria
- Ages 18 to 30 years old with a prior diagnosis or treatment for pelvic organ prolapse
- Ages 18 to 30 years old, having had a hysterectomy
- Ages 18 to 30 years old pregnant
- Ages 18 to 30 years old given birth through cesarean delivery
- Ages 18 to 30 years old implanted metal devices in the body
Will I be paid for my time?
Yes
IRB#: IRB_00181110
PI: Carolyn Swenson
Department: OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY DEPT OP
Approval Date: 2025-08-06 06:00:00
Specialties: OB/Gyn, General, Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Women and Children's Health
I am Interested