PFFSA has almost finalized a safety study with P4HB in women with stress urinary incontinence, and we plan to initiate a multi-center study with hospitals in the US and Europe, to research if P4HB is similar efficacious in comparison to polypropylene. We also plan to research if P4HB can be used for (laparoscopic) sacrocolpopexy.
In clinical research we will continue to focus on the evaluation of innovative surgical procedures and devices. We aim to understand the added clinical value, the learning curve, the patient’s preference and attitude towards new technology, and the risk on adverse events.
Our tissue engineering research is planned to extend from “in vitro studies” and animal research, to first clinical studies. Currently we are working on thermo-sensitive hydrogels and other technologies to promote fibroblast activity. The bring tissue engineered solutions to human beings is one of our most ambitious goals.
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