The International Institute for RRM initiates and conducts key research projects, often in partnerships with collaborating universities or organizations in various centres.   

 

Research is one of the cornerstones of IIRRM. Our goal is simple…..every patient, every clinician, every teacher should have access to well-studied, scientifically sound clinical knowledge of Restorative Reproductive Medicine including research.  We know this research is difficult to do and not always easy to find. That’s where we can help!

The IIRRM sponsors and endorses research that is being conducted in accordance with the principles of RRM, research that seeks to cooperate with and restore normal reproductive function or anatomy. In doing so, it does not bypass, destroy or suppress the normal healthy functioning of the reproductive system. Explore our current and past opportunities below.

 

Current Opportunities:

STORRM

Surveillance of Treatment and Outcomes in Restorative Reproductive Medicine

The Surveillance of Treatment and Outcomes in Restorative Reproductive Medicine (STORRM) project is a registry being developed by the International Institute for Restorative Reproductive Medicine (IIRRM), directed by Joseph Stanford, MD. The goal is to establish an ongoing, self-sustaining, international registry for restorative reproductive medicine (RRM) treatments for subfertility and miscarriage, and the outcomes of treatment. The primary outcome is a healthy live birth. Data will be de-identified and presented publicly in summary form, and also be available for research analysis and publication. This will allow patients, clinicians, and other interested parties to have current updated data about current practice and outcomes. The STORRM registry is envisioned as a unique and essential resource for clinical decision-making, clinical practice advancement, associated research, and public health.

Learn more about the goals of this project,  access resources, and how to become involved (a current membership with IIRRM is required).

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Past Projects:

iNest

One of IIRRM’s first undertakings was the International Natural Procreative Technology Evaluation and Surveillance of Treatment for Subfertility (iNEST), a practice-based research study registered with the National Institute for Health.  Data collected through iNest continues to be analyzed for publication. 

Research associated with the iNest study:

    1. Stanford JB, Parnell T, Kantor K, et al. International Natural Procreative Technology Evaluation and Surveillance of Treatment for Subfertility (iNEST): enrollment and methods. Hum Reprod Open. 2022;2022(3):hoac033. Published 2022 Aug 9. doi:10.1093/hropen/hoac033

 

2. Other work includes supporting IIRRM members conducting RRM research:

3. The Frontiers Journal recently published a special edition focusing on Restorative Reproductive Medicine. The International Institute for RRM was pleased to support this endeavor:

Frontiers Special RRM Edition