Connecticut Center for Continence: Diagnosis and Treatment

Connecticut Center for Continence
Diagnosis and Treatment

Diagnosis

Connecticut Center for Continence (CCC) offers comprehensive diagnostic testing and a full range of on-site supportive studies including:

Laboratory testing at a CLIA certified laboratory (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment)
Ultrasound
General x-ray
Cystoscopy
Urodynamics

At CCC, every patient receives an extensive medical evaluation and a complete physical examination by a physician. Depending upon the diagnosis, a patient may meet with one or more members of our professional staff which includes an experienced nurse practitioner with many years of experience in the area of incontinence.

Treatment

A customized treatment program is devised for every patient and is individually tailored to meet their specific needs. Depending upon the nature and severity of the problem, we may recommend:

Pharmacological regimens
Behavioral modification including electrical stimulation and biofeedback
Endoscopic insertion of intra-urethral inserts
Surgery including minimally invasive needle suspension of the bladder, and in-situ vaginal slings

Research Programs

Connecticut Center for Continence participates in FDA scrutinized research studies. The center is a proud member of AmericasDoctor, formerly known as "Affiliated Research Centers"; also known as ARC. Through affiliation with this nationally recognized organization, CCC offers patients, on a voluntary basis, access to therapies not yet available to the general public. Research affiliated services are provided at no charge to highly motivated individuals that meet the program's criteria. Patients participating in research programs are evaluated on a regular basis according to strict guidelines established by the Connecticut Center for Continence and other independent monitors.