๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-01

Vaginal Orthosis Use After Vaginal Reconstructive Surgery (NCT05812859)

Novel Vaginal Orthosis for Post-Surgical Healing After Vaginal Reconstructive Surgery For Pelvic Organ Prolapse (NOVa Study)

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic โš™๏ธ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

A novel vaginal orthosis, or splint, made of silicone will be used daily to help support the healing vaginal reconstruction during the post-operative phase from week 2 to week 12.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: UAB Hospital โ€” Birmingham, Alabama

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • UAB Hospital โ€” Birmingham, Alabama

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—