Detecting endometriosis using a new noninvasive gas sensor
Noninvasive and early detection of endometriosis using a biological neural circuit-based novel gas sensor
This study is working on a new, gentle way to help women find out if they have endometriosis by analyzing their breath, which could make it easier and safer to diagnose the condition without needing surgery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Lansing, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10871023 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a noninvasive method for the early detection of endometriosis by analyzing exhaled breath. It focuses on creating a biological neural circuit-based gas sensor that can identify specific volatile organic compounds (VOCs) associated with the disease. By utilizing this innovative technology, the goal is to provide a safer and more reliable diagnostic tool compared to the current invasive methods, which often involve surgery. The research will explore how metabolic changes in the body can be detected through breath analysis, potentially leading to earlier diagnosis and treatment.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women of reproductive age who are experiencing symptoms suggestive of endometriosis.
Not a fit: Patients who have already been diagnosed with endometriosis and are receiving treatment may not benefit directly from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the time it takes to diagnose endometriosis, leading to earlier treatment and improved quality of life for patients.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using breath analysis for disease detection is promising, this specific application for endometriosis detection is novel and has not been extensively tested in prior research.
Where this research is happening
East Lansing, United States
- Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences — East Lansing, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fazleabas, Asgerally T. — Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Fazleabas, Asgerally T.
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.