Endocrine disruptors and men's reproductive health: a home-based program to learn about chemicals and reduce exposures for men trying to conceive
Official title: Endocrine Disruptors and Men's Reproductive Health: A randomized behavioral intervention to increase environmental health literacy and reduce exposures among men with low semen quality
Funded at Million Marker Wellness INC. · NIH-11313694 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A home-based program for men to learn about everyday chemical exposures and take steps to reduce them to support healthier semen quality.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Million Marker Wellness INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (El Cerrito, United States) |
| Project start | July 21, 2026 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $306,871 |
| NIH project number | 1R43ES036911-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11313694 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adult men, 21 years or older, interested in conceiving or improving reproductive health and willing to use home testing and behavioral guidance.
✕Less likely to help
Men not interested in learning about exposures or unable to participate in home testing or follow-up may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests a behavioral intervention delivered at home, using at-home EDC testing and personalized guidance to help men reduce environmental chemical exposures. It builds on evidence that many men have detectable exposures and that sharing test results can motivate healthier choices. Participants will receive information, coaching, and tools to lower exposure to harmful chemicals linked to reproductive health and fertility. The goal is to improve environmental health literacy and encourage practical changes that could benefit semen quality and overall well-being.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, men may gain clearer understanding of exposures and adopt practical steps to improve reproductive health.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work showed that exposure information can increase health-conscious behaviors, but this specific approach in men seeking fertility has limited data.
Where this research is happening
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Million Marker Wellness INC.
El Cerrito, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hua, Jenna — Million Marker Wellness INC.
- Study coordinator: Hua, Jenna
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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.