Duke's Participation in Pelvic Floor Disorder Research
Official title: Duke University Medical Center (DUMC) Pelvic Floor Disorders Network (PFDN) Clinical Site
Funded at Duke University · NIH-11132838 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2001 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $260,397 |
| NIH project number | 5UG1HD041267-25 |
| Project ID | NIH-11132838 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals experiencing pelvic floor disorders such as urinary urgency, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, or pelvic organ prolapse.
✕Less likely to help
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.
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.
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 gone: 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
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Duke University
Durham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Siddiqui, Nazema Y — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Siddiqui, Nazema Y
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Pelvic Floor Disorders Network Cycle V Renewal at UT Southwestern
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Pelvic floor disorder network site expansion at UCSD and Kaiser
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Pelvic floor disorders care network site at Duke University Medical Center
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Pelvic Floor Disorders Network data center to help improve care for women
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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.