New non-surgical option for treating pelvic organ prolapse
Official title: Non-surgical treatment option for pelvic organ prolapse
Funded at Reia, LLC · NIH-11084311 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new, easy-to-use pessary for women over 50 with pelvic organ prolapse, designed to be more comfortable and simpler to insert and remove on their own.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Reia, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lyme, United States) |
| Project start | May 11, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $995,757 |
| NIH project number | 5R44HD097809-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-11084311 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women over the age of 50 who are experiencing symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not been diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse or those who are not seeking non-surgical treatment options may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a new type of pessary for women suffering from pelvic organ prolapse (POP), a condition that affects many women over 50. The innovative collapsible design of the pessary aims to make it easier for patients to insert and remove independently, reducing discomfort associated with traditional rigid pessaries. The research has already shown promising results in trials, where users reported increased comfort and effective support for their prolapse. The project will also involve preparing an application for FDA clearance to ensure the product meets safety and efficacy standards.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a more comfortable and user-friendly treatment option for women with pelvic organ prolapse.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success with similar non-surgical approaches for treating pelvic organ prolapse, indicating a positive outlook for this innovative pessary design.
Where this research is happening
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Reia, LLC
Lyme, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hanissian, Paul — Reia, LLC
- Study coordinator: Hanissian, Paul
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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.