World’s first clinical trial of Australian conservative treatment for adult Phimosis
Professor David Gillatt is running an independent clinical trial of the Novoglan Foreskin Expander as used in the treatment of phimosis. is being considered as an alternative to circumcision. Professor Gillatt is leading the team at Macquarie University Hospital Sydney and Professor Eric Chung is leading the team at Brisbane’s Princess Alexandra hospital in Brisbane.
Circumcision surgery is invasive, permanent, expensive and can be problematic.
NOTE: The trial has been fully susbcribed. Key results : Novoglan has 90% Efficacy, is very safe and well tolerated. Novoglan is clinically proven to work for all grades of phimosis. Your Doctor will confirm your diagnosis and may recommend Novoglan Foreskin Tissue Expander. To view the first Clinical Trial Results Paper – https://tau.amegroups.org/article/view/115945/html – More papers are under peer review with excellent results for non circumfrential BXO (Lichen Slerosus). Conclusion – Novoglan is an effective, safe and well tolerated treatment for all grades of Phimosis.
Once you have been diagnosed with Phimosis, discuss with your doctor the option of using Novoglan as a non surgical treatment. For more details you can visit the manufacturers website. Novoglan is manufactured in Australia and is listed with the TGA Medical device register. Https://store.novoglan.com – Note – we provide this link for information purposes. Always see a competent clinician to see if Novoglan is the right treatment for you.
New applications for clinical trial consideration for Sydney are on hold as trial positions are fully susbcribed. Brisbane trial site is nearing full subscription. Enquire for more details. (as at 15 May 2025)
Click on either the Sydney or Brisbane clinical trial site below.
The main inclusion criteria for the clinical trial are:
•18 years or older with inability to fully, normally and safely retract the foreskin •experiencing discomfort or pain
The main exclusion criteria are:
•Any known latex or silicone allergy •Any bleeding, ulcer or active infection of the penis
The clinical trial will be free of charge for Australian residents, non Medicare card holders may apply for special consideration.
Parking as well as transport costs to the Urology Clinic will be reimbursed.