Improving urinary control for minority women
Official title: REDUCING DISPARITIES IN URINARY CONTROL SYMPTOMS FOR MINORITY WOMEN
Funded at University of Chicago · NIH-10924036 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help minority women who struggle with urinary incontinence and related symptoms by providing a friendly, home-based program that includes support from community health workers and easy-to-follow exercises and therapy techniques.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | August 17, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $254,937 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DK129849-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10924036 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are minority women experiencing urinary incontinence or lower urinary tract symptoms who have limited access to traditional treatment options.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not experience urinary incontinence or lower urinary tract symptoms may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing urinary incontinence and lower urinary tract symptoms (UI/LUTS) among minority women, who often face significant barriers to accessing effective treatment options. The project aims to implement a culturally-specific, home-based intervention supported by community health workers, which includes self-managed cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), behavioral modifications, and physical therapy exercises. By adapting existing CBT methods for home use, the study seeks to improve adherence and outcomes for participants. The research will be conducted in a large, publicly funded hospital in Chicago over a two-year period.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide minority women with effective, accessible treatment options for urinary control issues, improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success with community health worker-supported interventions for various health issues, indicating potential for this approach to be effective in addressing UI/LUTS.
Where this research is happening
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University of Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kenton, Kimberly Sue — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Kenton, Kimberly Sue
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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.