Duke's Participation in Pelvic Floor Disorder Research

Duke University Medical Center (DUMC) Pelvic Floor Disorders Network (PFDN) Clinical Site

NIH-funded research Duke University · NIH-11132838

This grant supports Duke University Medical Center's role in a national network conducting important clinical trials for people with pelvic floor disorders.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionDuke University NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Durham, United States)
Project IDNIH-11132838 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This grant helps Duke University Medical Center serve as a key location within a national network dedicated to improving care for pelvic floor disorders. Our experienced team of specialists and researchers at Duke focuses on conditions like urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse. We offer comprehensive care, including both surgical and non-surgical treatments, and actively recruit patients to participate in groundbreaking clinical trials. By joining this network, Duke continues its tradition of excellence in patient care and research, aiming to find better ways to manage these common conditions.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals experiencing pelvic floor disorders such as urinary urgency, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, or pelvic organ prolapse.

Not a fit: Patients without pelvic floor disorders or those seeking general medical care unrelated to these specific conditions would not directly benefit from this particular research opportunity.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new and improved treatments for urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse, enhancing the quality of life for many patients.

How similar studies have performed: The Pelvic Floor Disorders Network has a strong track record of conducting successful clinical trials that have already influenced clinical practice.

Where this research is happening

Durham, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.