Exploring the link between high blood pressure and uterine fibroids in women
Official title: Hypertension, antihypertensive treatment, and uterine fibroid diagnosis in an integrated healthcare system
Funded at Kaiser Foundation Research Institute · NIH-11054085 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how high blood pressure and blood pressure medications might affect the growth of uterine fibroids in women between 18 and 55, to help find better ways to understand and treat this condition.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | March 4, 2025 |
| Project end | February 28, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $178,068 |
| NIH project number | 1K01HL173652-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11054085 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women aged 18-55 who have been diagnosed with hypertension or are using antihypertensive medications.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have high blood pressure or uterine fibroids may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how high blood pressure and the use of antihypertensive medications may influence the development of uterine fibroids in women aged 18-55. By analyzing electronic health records, the study aims to identify patterns in blood pressure changes and their relationship to fibroid diagnosis. The research will also explore the role of the renin-angiotensin system, a hormonal system that regulates blood pressure, in the development of fibroids. This could lead to a better understanding of the underlying causes of fibroids and potential new treatment options.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies for women suffering from uterine fibroids, potentially reducing symptoms and enhancing quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Preliminary evidence suggests a link between blood pressure and fibroid development, indicating that this research builds on existing findings but explores a relatively novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
Oakland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mitro, Susanna Decker — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Mitro, Susanna Decker
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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.
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