The project is funded by the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic under the AZV programme.

Project ID:

NW26J-08-00143

Total project budget:

CZK 8.344 million

Principal Investigator:

Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University – Lucie Hájková Hympánová, M.D., Ph.D.

Co-investigators:

University of West Bohemia in Pilsen – New Technologies – Research Centre (NTC)

Project start: 01/2026
Project end: 12/2029

Project objectives:

The PFD-Ed project addresses the high prevalence of pelvic floor disorders, such as incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and sexual dysfunction, which significantly impact women’s quality of life.

The main objective is to develop an innovative software tool integrating advanced medical knowledge with artificial intelligence and deep learning methods to support both diagnosis and patient education.

A key component of the solution is the use of so-called digital twins—personalized 3D biomechanical models that enable visualization of anatomical changes and improve understanding of the patient’s condition.

The project also leverages a unique database of more than 600 anonymized MRI scans, enabling more accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment strategies.

The proposed application will:

improve communication between physicians and patients,
provide clear explanations of treatment strategies,
support shared decision-making,
increase patient satisfaction with healthcare services.

Through a multidisciplinary approach, the project connects clinical practice with advanced research in biomechanics and virtual human body modeling.

The outcome of the project will be a validated software solution ready for clinical deployment, contributing to early diagnosis, prevention, and more effective treatment of pelvic floor disorders.