Improving how we find and treat endometriosis
Imaging and treatment of endometriosis in nonhuman primates
['FUNDING_P01'] · DUKE UNIVERSITY · NIH-11175385
This work aims to better understand endometriosis to develop new ways to diagnose and treat this painful condition in women.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_P01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | DUKE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (DURHAM, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11175385 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Endometriosis is a painful condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, and there is currently no cure. Existing treatments often target hormones, which can have unwanted side effects, especially for women of reproductive age. This project uses nonhuman primate models to explore new treatment options and improve early detection methods, as current diagnostic tools are limited. Researchers are focusing on how endometriotic cells use energy and how diet might influence the disease, hoping to find new targets for therapies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This foundational work is for women who experience endometriosis and are seeking better diagnostic tools and treatment options in the future.
Not a fit: Patients not affected by endometriosis would not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more effective treatments and earlier, more accurate diagnoses for women living with endometriosis.
How similar studies have performed: This project explores novel diagnostic approaches and therapies, as current methods for early detection and treatment are limited.
Where this research is happening
DURHAM, UNITED STATES
- DUKE UNIVERSITY — DURHAM, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SLAYDEN, OV D — DUKE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: SLAYDEN, OV D
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.
Conditions: Cancers