A new way to measure menstrual blood loss using photos
Official title: A Photo-based Menstrual Blood Loss Metric
Funded at Theranova, LLC · NIH-10693342 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new, easy way for women with heavy periods to measure their menstrual blood loss at home using photos and technology, helping to improve their diagnosis and treatment options.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Theranova, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | September 23, 2021 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $608,576 |
| NIH project number | 5R44HD102235-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10693342 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are reproductive-aged women who experience heavy menstrual bleeding or related menstrual disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not experience heavy menstrual bleeding or have already undergone surgical interventions for menstrual disorders may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a photo-based metric for accurately measuring menstrual blood loss, addressing the challenges faced by women suffering from heavy menstrual bleeding. By utilizing advanced algorithms and electronic devices, the study seeks to provide a reliable, non-invasive method for women to assess their menstrual blood loss at home. This approach aims to improve the accuracy of diagnosis and treatment options for conditions like menorrhagia, which significantly impact women's quality of life. Participants will be involved in testing this innovative method to ensure it meets clinical needs and is user-friendly.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate diagnoses and better treatment options for women experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been various approaches to measuring menstrual blood loss, this photo-based method is a novel approach that has not been widely tested in clinical settings.
Where this research is happening
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Theranova, LLC
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Burnett, Daniel Rogers — Theranova, LLC
- Study coordinator: Burnett, Daniel Rogers
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.