Pelvic floor disorders care network site at Duke University Medical Center
Official title: Duke University Medical Center (DUMC) Pelvic Floor Disorders Network (PFDN) Clinical Site
Funded at Duke University · NIH-11348273 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Duke clinic site joins a national network to advance pelvic floor disorder care through standardized trials and high-quality patient recruitment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2001 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $256,004 |
| NIH project number | 5UG1HD041267-26 |
| Project ID | NIH-11348273 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with pelvic floor disorders such as urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse who are treated at Duke and eligible for network protocol trials.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not meeting trial criteria or those not seeking experimental therapies may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports Duke University Medical Center’s participation in a national Pelvic Floor Disorders Network, bringing experienced urogynecology investigators and a track record of enrolling many patients. The site provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for urinary and bowel issues, including surgical and non-surgical options, in a multidisciplinary setting. The goal is to align Duke’s care practices with proven clinical trial methods to improve outcomes for patients with pelvic floor disorders.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could receive access to cutting-edge therapies and evidence-based care for pelvic floor disorders at a high-volume center.
How similar studies have gone: Prior PFDN trials at other sites have informed practice changes and improved patient outcomes in pelvic floor care.
Where this research is happening
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Duke University
Durham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Siddiqui, Nazema Y — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Siddiqui, Nazema Y
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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.