Pelvic Floor Disorders Network site at Brown/WIH
Official title: Brown/WIH Pelvic Floor Disorders Network Site
Funded at Women and Infants Hospital-Rhode Island · NIH-11362670 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A patient-facing site program that contributes to research on female pelvic floor disorders to improve care and outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Women and Infants Hospital-Rhode Island NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | August 16, 2011 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $295,215 |
| NIH project number | 5UG1HD069013-15 |
| Project ID | NIH-11362670 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Women with pelvic floor disorders who may benefit from participation in related network studies and future clinical trials.
✕Less likely to help
Most patients would not participate in a given protocol if they do not meet specific study criteria or if a trial is not applicable to their condition.
What this research studies
The Brown/WI H site participates in a nationwide network studying how pelvic floor disorders affect women’s health, with strong clinical teams and research infrastructure. It has led and continues to lead protocol development, data quality, and patient recruitment efforts. The goal is to translate findings into better treatments, improved patient experiences, and broader access to care for diverse populations. This work involves collaborations across centers, new translational ideas, and ongoing patient-centered outcomes research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could lead to better diagnosis, more effective treatments, and improved quality of life for women with pelvic floor disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous network protocols have shown successful recruitment, retention, and meaningful contributions to patient care.
Where this research is happening
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Women and Infants Hospital-Rhode Island
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sung, Vivian W — Women and Infants Hospital-Rhode Island
- Study coordinator: Sung, Vivian W
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Pelvic Floor Disorders Network Cycle V Renewal at UT Southwestern
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Postoperative pelvic floor recovery with guided early exercise
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Pelvic floor disorders care network site at Duke University Medical Center
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Pelvic Floor Disorders Network data center to help improve care for women
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Pelvic Floor Disorders Network at Penn: Advancing Treatments for Urinary and Fecal Incontinence
A Penn-led multi-site effort is testing new approaches to help people with pelvic floor disorders, including urinary and fecal incontinence.
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.