The RELIEF Study
Who is eligible for this study?
Can I drop out of the study once I have begun?
What happens to the information collected about me?
The RELIEF* study is to help improve how we treat urinary urgency, frequency and associated leakage among older women. Urgency Urinary Incontinence (UUI), also called overactive bladder, is when you feel a sudden, strong desire to pass urine that results in leakage before reaching the toilet. Urgency-related leakage is common among older women, and causes shame, discomfort and expense.
*Reduced-dose onabotulinumtoxinA for urgency incontinence among older women
**onabotulinumtoxinA (BTX, trade name BOTOX©)
Can I drop out of the study once I have begun?
Yes. Participation in the study is voluntary and you can stop the study at any time. If you decide to stop the study, we will still take care of you in the same way.
What will the study cost me?
There are no additional costs to you for this study. Any medical care outside of the study will be charged to you or your insurance.
You will receive up to $300 in compensation for your time and effort if you participate in the study.
Additionally, up to $200 will be paid if you agree to participate in subsequent interviews.
What happens to the information collected about me?
All personal information will be kept private. You will not be able to see information from the study until the end of the study. However, it will be available to your doctors to use if needed for your care. While information collected from this study may be presented in a scientific journal, your identity will be protected.
University of Alabama, Birmingham
University of Texas, Southwestern