A wearable device to help treat pelvic floor muscle pain in women
Official title: An intravaginal, wearable device for treating women with pelvic floor myofascial pain
Funded at Bold Type LLC · NIH-10921289 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new wearable device called 'Violet' that helps women with chronic pelvic pain by using gentle electrical stimulation and vibrations to ease discomfort and promote relaxation, making it easy to use anytime for relief.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Bold Type LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Orlando, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $384,973 |
| NIH project number | 1R43HD115467-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10921289 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women experiencing chronic pelvic pain related to high tone pelvic floor dysfunction.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have pelvic floor dysfunction or those with other unrelated chronic pain conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a wearable intravaginal device called 'Violet' that combines Intravaginal Electrical Stimulation (IES) and focal muscle vibration (FMV) to help manage chronic pelvic pain caused by high tone pelvic floor dysfunction (HTPFD). The device aims to provide discreet, on-demand therapy that stimulates nerves and enhances blood flow to alleviate muscle discomfort and promote relaxation. By using low-level electrical currents and mechanical oscillations, the device seeks to disrupt pain signals and improve recovery after physical activity. This innovative approach allows women to access pain relief conveniently throughout their day.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide women suffering from pelvic floor muscle pain with an effective, non-invasive treatment option that can be used at their convenience.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using electrical stimulation and vibration therapies for pain management, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Bold Type LLC
Orlando, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bohorquez, Jose Luis — Bold Type LLC
- Study coordinator: Bohorquez, Jose Luis
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.