Impact of obesity on ovarian function in Samoan women
Official title: Ovarian Function Among Samoan Women with Obesity
Funded at Yale University · NIH-10931328 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how being overweight affects the menstrual cycles and fertility of Samoan women aged 25-39, to better understand these issues and help improve reproductive health in their community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $53,678 |
| NIH project number | 5F30HD111263-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10931328 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Samoan women aged 25-39 who are experiencing obesity and related reproductive health issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the specified age range or those not experiencing obesity-related reproductive health issues may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how obesity affects ovarian function and reproductive health among Samoan women. It aims to understand the relationship between obesity and menstrual irregularities, anovulation, and infertility, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where such issues are less studied. The study will utilize a cohort of approximately 150 Samoan women aged 25-39, employing advanced methodologies to accurately assess ovulation and menstrual cycles. By addressing these gaps, the research seeks to provide valuable insights into reproductive health challenges faced by this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and management of reproductive health issues related to obesity in Pacific Islander women.
How similar studies have gone: While studies in high-income countries have shown the impact of obesity on reproductive health, this research is novel as it focuses specifically on Pacific Islander women, a group that has been underrepresented in existing literature.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Oyama, Sakurako — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Oyama, Sakurako
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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.