Sacral Neuromodulation for Chronic Pelvic Pain
Official title: Sacral neuromodulation for the management of chronic pelvic pain
Funded at William Beaumont Hospital Research Inst · NIH-11168899 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This research explores if a treatment called sacral neuromodulation can help women who experience ongoing pelvic pain.
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 | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $574,981 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DK138839-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11168899 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are adult women who have experienced non-cancerous pelvic pain for at least six months.
✕Less likely to help
Patients whose pelvic pain is caused by cancer or those who have not had pain for at least six months may not benefit from this specific approach.
What this research studies
Chronic pelvic pain is a challenging condition that affects many women, causing significant discomfort and impacting daily life. It can be hard to find the exact cause of this pain, and it often comes with other issues like anxiety or sleep problems. This project looks at sacral neuromodulation, a gentle procedure that uses mild electrical pulses to nerves in the lower back. We hope this approach can help improve pain and related symptoms for those living with chronic pelvic pain.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could offer a new, effective treatment option for women suffering from chronic pelvic pain, potentially improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: While previous studies have shown that sacral neuromodulation can reduce pelvic pain as a secondary outcome, this project is a novel prospective effort to specifically confirm its effectiveness for chronic pelvic pain.
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.