Improving care for women with urinary incontinence
Official title: A Practice-based Intervention to Improve Care for a Diverse Population of Women with Urinary Incontinence
Funded at University of California, San Diego · NIH-10764898 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to improve care for women with urinary incontinence by training doctors in primary care to better help their patients, making sure that all women, no matter their background, get the best treatment possible.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2022 |
| Project end | January 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $945,586 |
| NIH project number | 5U18HS028740-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10764898 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women experiencing urinary incontinence, particularly those from diverse ethnic backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not experience urinary incontinence or those who are not seeking treatment for this condition may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the quality of care for women suffering from urinary incontinence (UI) by implementing a practice-based intervention in primary care settings. The study will involve a cluster randomized controlled trial across three medical groups in Southern California, where primary care providers will receive training and support from specialists to improve their management of UI. The intervention includes physician education, performance feedback, and patient education, all aimed at increasing compliance with quality care indicators. By focusing on an ethnically diverse population, the research seeks to ensure that all women receive equitable and effective treatment for UI.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved management of urinary incontinence, resulting in better health outcomes and reduced need for specialty care for women.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that practice-based interventions can effectively improve care quality in various medical fields, suggesting a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Anger, Jennifer Tash — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Anger, Jennifer Tash
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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.