Training healthcare professionals to improve care for women's urinary tract disorders
Clinical Outcomes Research Training in Female Lower Urinary Tract Disorders
This study is all about helping doctors and researchers learn how to better understand and treat common issues like urinary incontinence and infections that many women face, so they can find new ways to improve care and develop better treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10884927 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the understanding and management of female lower urinary tract disorders, such as urinary incontinence and urinary tract infections, which affect millions of women. It aims to train MD and PhD fellows in clinical outcomes research, providing them with the necessary skills and knowledge to develop new therapies and optimize care for these conditions. The program includes individualized mentoring, structured training, and opportunities for advanced education in clinical investigation. By fostering a new generation of researchers, the initiative seeks to address the current gaps in research and treatment for these common disorders.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women experiencing lower urinary tract disorders, such as urinary incontinence or recurrent urinary tract infections.
Not a fit: Patients with lower urinary tract disorders who are not seeking new treatment options or those who do not wish to participate in research training programs may not benefit from this initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment options and better management strategies for women suffering from lower urinary tract disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that training programs in clinical outcomes research can successfully enhance the quality of care and lead to significant advancements in treatment strategies.
Where this research is happening
Saint Louis, United States
- Washington University — Saint Louis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lowder, Jerry Lane — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Lowder, Jerry Lane
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.