Improving Care for Pelvic Floor Conditions
Pelvic Floor Disorders Network
This project brings together experts to find better ways to prevent and treat problems like urinary and fecal incontinence, especially for people with pelvic floor disorders.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11139636 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project is part of a larger network dedicated to understanding and improving treatments for pelvic floor disorders, which can cause issues like urinary and fecal incontinence. Our team at the University of Pennsylvania includes specialists in women's health and urology, as well as behavioral experts. We are working on several specific areas, including surgical options for incontinence, understanding how gut health relates to fecal incontinence, and developing behavioral strategies to help manage these conditions. We also look at the costs of different treatments and explore new approaches like fecal transplants.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients experiencing conditions such as urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, or other pelvic floor disorders, including African American individuals, may be ideal candidates for related studies.
Not a fit: Patients without pelvic floor disorders or related conditions would not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This work could lead to more effective and personalized treatments for individuals experiencing pelvic floor disorders, improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: The University of Pennsylvania site has been a significant contributor to the Pelvic Floor Disorders Network for two cycles, indicating ongoing success and collaboration within an established research framework.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Harvie, Heidi S — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Harvie, Heidi S
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 below.