Improving care for women Veterans with urinary incontinence
Official title: Improving Primary Care Understanding of Resources and Screening for Urinary Incontinence to Enhance Treatment (PURSUIT)
Funded at University of Alabama at Birmingham · NIH-10770363 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to find the best way to help women Veterans with urinary incontinence by comparing two easy-to-use treatment options: one that uses a mobile app and another that includes support from a doctor through video calls, making it easier for them to get the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2022 |
| Project end | January 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $824,852 |
| NIH project number | 5U18HS028736-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10770363 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women Veterans experiencing urinary incontinence who are seeking nonsurgical treatment options.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have urinary incontinence or who are not Veterans may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the treatment of urinary incontinence (UI) among women Veterans by improving access to evidence-based nonsurgical treatments. It will compare two remote delivery methods: a mobile health (mHealth) approach alone and one combined with clinician support through telehealth. The study will utilize a randomized trial design to identify the most effective treatment model and will also implement strategies to increase awareness and adherence to treatment guidelines among primary care providers. By focusing on remote delivery, the research seeks to make treatment more accessible for women Veterans in the Southeast U.S.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the management and treatment of urinary incontinence for women Veterans, leading to better health outcomes and quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using mobile health and telehealth approaches for managing urinary incontinence, suggesting that this study builds on established methods.
Where this research is happening
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zubkoff, Lisa — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Zubkoff, Lisa
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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.