Supporting Research for Pelvic Floor Disorders
Pelvic Floor Disorders Network Data Coordinating Center
This project helps organize and analyze information from studies focused on improving care for women with pelvic floor disorders.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Triangle Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Research Triangle Park, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11137075 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project acts as a central hub for a network of researchers dedicated to understanding and treating pelvic floor disorders in women. It provides essential support for designing new studies, managing the data collected, and analyzing the results. By offering statistical expertise and tools for communication and data collection, including patient-reported outcomes via mobile apps, this center ensures that research is well-organized and effective. The goal is to improve diagnosis, prevention, and treatment options for these conditions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Women experiencing pelvic floor disorders who may consider participating in future clinical trials or observational studies supported by this network could benefit from this work.
Not a fit: Patients not interested in participating in research or those whose conditions are outside the scope of pelvic floor disorders may not directly benefit from this specific coordinating center.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this project will help ensure that research on pelvic floor disorders is conducted efficiently and rigorously, leading to better treatments and care for women.
How similar studies have performed: This project builds on over 10 years of experience in coordinating research for the Pelvic Floor Disorders Network, indicating a proven track record in this specific role.
Where this research is happening
Research Triangle Park, United States
- Research Triangle Institute — Research Triangle Park, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gantz, Marie G — Research Triangle Institute
- Study coordinator: Gantz, Marie G
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 below.