Award
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities 1R43MD021396-01
Culturally Adapted Digital Behavioral Therapy for Overactive Bladder in Black Women: An Innovative AI-Assisted Approach
Recipient
Renalis Health Inc.
Award Amount
$327,593.00
Ceiling
$327,593.00
Awarded
August 07, 2026
Identifier
1R43MD021396-01
Award to Renalis Health Inc. for developing an AI-assisted digital behavioral therapy app to improve overactive bladder treatment accessibility and effectiveness for Black women.
Description
This project aims to improve bladder health knowledge among Black women by adapting and testing a novel, AI-powered, conversational agent-based application for delivering validated, patient-centered overactive bladder (OAB) behavioral therapy. The project involves modernizing the existing CeCe App from a rule-based chatbot to an AI-informed conversational agent, enhancing scalability, personalization, and trust. The research includes feedback solicitation, AI content expansion, and usability testing to increase accessibility, adherence, and quality of life for Black women with OAB.