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AmeriCorps Seniors Formerly RSVP Program of Galveston County

Americorps Seniors are volunteers over the age of 55 who engage in a variety of activities throughout Galveston County non-profit agencies. This program has been supported by UTMB’s Sealy Center on Aging for over 20 years. 


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Researchers in Galveston studying physical function, strength, and recovery from illness are recruiting adult subjects for their studies.

Study volunteers can learn more about their own health by participating in clinical trials. Join our mailing list to receive a quarterly newsletter with information about clinical trials, community events, volunteer opportunities, and research on aging news from UTMB.


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Study on Overactive Bladder Seeks Volunteers

Oct 20, 2023, 08:12 AM by SCOA

A new research study on the latest treatments for Urinary Incontinence, led by Steve Fisher, PhD, and colleagues is seeking older adult women in the community to volunteer. 

We're looking for women aged 60 or older who have UI and could be at some risk of falling. To determine fall risk, we'll ask if they've fallen in the past year if they feel unsteady when standing or walking, or if they worry about falling. If they meet these criteria and agree to participate, they'll be randomly assigned to one of three treatment groups.

We're comparing three treatments :

  1. Pelvic Floor Muscle Training: A 12-week program with six visits to a female pelvic health physical therapist.
  2. Mirabegron (Myrbetriq): A daily medication taken for 12 weeks.
  3. Trospium XL: A once-daily extended-release medication taken for 12 weeks.

Participants will be assessed at the beginning of the study, at 12 weeks, and 6 months. We'll cover the cost of the treatment, and participants will be compensated.

We are looking for Women who are:

  • Aged 60 or older,
  • Experience urgency UI or overactive bladder, and
  • Are willing to answer a few questions about their fall risk

Learn more: https://utmb.us/a7k

 


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Sealy Center on Aging (SCOA)
301 University Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77555-0177
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Phone: (409) 747-0008
Email: aging.research@utmb.edu