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This study compares two laparoscopic surgeries for apical prolapse, a common condition in aging women. The standard surgery, sacrocolpopexy, is effective but technically challenging. The newer pectopexy may be safer and faster to learn. Thirty women with advanced prolapse will be…

This study compares two procedures—a sling or a bulkamide injection—to treat stress urinary incontinence in women who are also having vaginal prolapse repair. About 476 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments and followed for 24 months. The goal is to …

This study aims to better understand and treat people with certain inherited metabolic or genetic disorders. Researchers will use standard medical tests like blood work and imaging to diagnose and care for participants, who may also join other related studies. The goal is to expa…

This study is testing a new online platform called Nest for young adults aged 18-39 who have had genetic testing for cancer risk. The platform gives both patients and their doctors access to updated information about genetic findings. Researchers want to see if the tool is easy t…

This study from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital looks at how parents and children (ages 10-24) talk about the child's genetic risk for cancer. The goal is to understand what helps or hinders these conversations, so doctors can create better education programs. The study wil…

This study compares two ways to provide pre-test genetic counseling to people at high risk for hereditary cancers: a chatbot (Genetic Information Assistant) versus a live telegenetics session with a genetic counselor. About 96 participants will be randomly assigned to one method,…