Sacral nerve stimulation for chronic pelvic pain
Official title: Sacral neuromodulation for the management of chronic pelvic pain
Funded at William Beaumont Hospital Research Inst · NIH-11378507 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study to see if a minimally invasive nerve-stimulation therapy can help reduce chronic pelvic pain and improve quality of life in adult women.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | William Beaumont Hospital Research Inst NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Royal Oak, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,093,656 |
| NIH project number | 4R01DK138839-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11378507 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adult women with chronic pelvic pain who are candidates for neuromodulation therapy.
✕Less likely to help
Women without CPP or those not suitable for sacral neuromodulation may not benefit.
What this research studies
Chronic pelvic pain affects many women and can be hard to treat. This project will test sacral neuromodulation, a small implanted device that modulates nerve signals to the pelvic region, as a potential therapy for CPP. Researchers will follow participants over time to see changes in pain, function, mood, and daily living, using standardized assessments. The study builds on prior data showing improvements in related pelvic conditions and aims to clarify its effect on CPP specifically.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could offer a new, minimally invasive option to reduce pelvic pain and improve daily functioning for women with CPP.
How similar studies have gone: Past studies suggest potential pain reduction with sacral neuromodulation, but prospective CPP-specific evidence is limited.
Where this research is happening
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William Beaumont Hospital Research Inst
Royal Oak, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Peters, Kenneth M — William Beaumont Hospital Research Inst
- Study coordinator: Peters, Kenneth M
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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.