National Institutes of Health

Description

This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) invites applications from institutions/organizations willing to participate with the NICHD in an ongoing multicenter clinical program designed to study clinical and health aspects of pelvic floor disorders in women.Pelvic floor disorders for the purpose of this FOA include urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and other sensory and emptying abnormalities of the lower urinary and gastrointestinal tracts.Clinical and health aspects of pelvic floor disorders include surgical and nonsurgical treatments, social and behavioral contributions, pharmacologic therapies, any outcomes from the broad array of treatments available, and prevention efforts, among others.Translational aims to explore etiology and pathophysiology may be incorporated to maximize the use of the well-defined clinical study populations. Particular attention will be paid to the development of innovative solutions to the challenging problems faced by women with pelvic floor disorders with the aim of reducing the burden of pelvic floor disorders for women and their families.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• Independent school districts
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses
• Others

Contact

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