Improving Diagnosis and Treatment for Endometriosis
Diagnosis and Treatment of Endometriosis: A Translational Approach
This research aims to find better ways to understand, identify, and treat endometriosis for women experiencing this condition.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11175379 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We are working to develop new tools and deeper insights into how endometriosis affects the body. Our goal is to improve how doctors diagnose, understand, and treat this common and challenging disease. Current methods for assessing endometriosis are limited, and existing treatments often prevent fertility and are not always effective. This project explores the role of chronic inflammation in endometriosis, specifically looking at natural healing compounds called specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs) that have not been thoroughly studied in women with this condition.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is relevant for patients diagnosed with endometriosis, particularly those experiencing chronic pain or infertility related to the condition.
Not a fit: Patients without endometriosis or those not experiencing symptoms related to chronic inflammation in this context may not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more accurate diagnoses and more effective treatments for endometriosis, potentially improving the quality of life for many women.
How similar studies have performed: Current approaches to endometriosis diagnosis and treatment have significant limitations, suggesting this research explores novel avenues for improvement.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Duke University — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Young, Steven L — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Young, Steven L
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.