Research & Drug Studies

Current and Upcoming Studies

Pinellas Urology is currently performing multiple drug studies in the St. Petersburg area to help find cures for various ailments such as...

Chronic Prostatitis - we are currently enrolling patients for a study comparing different dose of Levofloxacin. Study participation may be seven months with office visits and telephone visits. You may be on medication two, three, or four weeks. Study procedures and medication will be provided free of charge.

Overactive Bladder - an exciting new study with possibility of an implanted device vs. standard medical treatment for overactive bladder. This study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an implanted device vs standard medical treatment over an extended period of time. If you qualify for implanted device you will be follow for a period of approximately sixty months.

Prostate Cancer-Palliative Treatment – a 14 month study to evaluate hormonal treatment for males diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. This study involves two injections, six months apart with follow up visits. Study medications, laboratory and diagnostic procedures and all office visits provided free of charge.

    Pinellas Urology is a nationally known urologic research center. We are actively engaged in a wide variety of clinical trials that are supported by major pharmaceutical manufacturers and authorized and monitored by the Federal Food & Drug Administration. Participation in medical research allows our patients the opportunity to receive the most advanced and newest treatments years before they become widely available. It also provides many other benefits for our patients.

If You Are Interested in taking part or getting more information on a drug study or research project:

• ASK your Doctor
• OR call our Research Coordinator, Monica Swan, R.N. at 727-381-8667 ext 131
• OR submit the form below