Identifying molecular characteristics of Gulf War Veterans' illnesses
Official title: Integrating genomics and metabolomics data to identify molecular characteristics of Gulf War Veterans' illnesses
Funded at Durham VA Medical Center · NIH-11098462 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at Gulf War Illness in Veterans to find specific markers in their blood that could help diagnose the condition and improve treatment options, using advanced technology to analyze samples from over 1,000 Veterans.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Durham VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2023 |
| Project end | December 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01BX005902-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11098462 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans who served in the first Gulf War and are experiencing chronic symptoms consistent with Gulf War Illness.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who did not serve in the Gulf War or do not exhibit symptoms related to Gulf War Illness may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates Gulf War Illness (GWI), a chronic condition affecting Veterans of the first Gulf War, by integrating genomics and metabolomics data. It aims to identify biomarkers that can help diagnose GWI and potentially guide treatment options. The study will analyze a comprehensive set of metabolites from blood samples of over 1000 Veterans, utilizing advanced metabolomics technology to uncover molecular patterns associated with the illness. This approach seeks to provide clarity and direction for the medical community in addressing the complex symptoms faced by these Veterans.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the identification of biomarkers that facilitate accurate diagnosis and targeted treatments for Gulf War Illness.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promise in identifying biomarkers for Gulf War Illness, but this research aims to expand on those findings with a larger cohort and advanced methodologies.
Where this research is happening
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Durham VA Medical Center
Durham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hauser, Elizabeth R — Durham VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Hauser, Elizabeth R
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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.