Research
Pediatric Urology at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center participates in various clinical trials which focus on a variety of pediatric urologic issues. Past trials have focused on such topics as the study of:
- Urinary tract infections and antibiotic usage
- Medications for the treatment of neurogenic bladder
- Pediatric drug dosing safety and efficacy
- Safety of gentamicin bladder irrigations
Please call the office at 513-636-4975 to see if we are running a trial that may assist the care of your child.
Pediatric Urology Basic Science Research
Up to 1% of all infants are born with some form of genitourinary abnormality, with a large portion of infants having involvement of the urinary bladder. Abnormal structure and / or function of the urinary bladder results in significant medical problems, including:
- Infections
- Incontinence
- Renal insufficiency
Because of its clinical significance, the Division of Pediatric Urology at Cincinnati Children's is studying the basis of development of the urinary bladder. The current research under the direction of Pramod Reddy, MD, will significantly broaden our insights into bladder development, growth, regeneration and response to injury. This knowledge will be utilized to enhance the outcomes of current therapeutic interventions and improve the quality of life for patients with congenital or acquired bladder dysfunction.
