Investigating the role of food-specific antibodies in chronic pelvic pain conditions.
Food-specific antibodies and urologic chronic pelvic pain syndrome.
This study is looking at how certain foods might affect people with chronic pelvic pain, like interstitial cystitis and chronic prostatitis, to find out if changing what you eat can help ease your symptoms.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10914073 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how specific food-related antibodies may contribute to urologic chronic pelvic pain syndrome, which includes conditions like interstitial cystitis and chronic prostatitis. The study aims to explore dietary triggers that could exacerbate symptoms in patients suffering from these debilitating conditions. By examining patient-reported dietary influences and conducting elimination diets, the research seeks to identify potential dietary interventions that could alleviate pain and urinary symptoms. The approach is based on previous findings suggesting that diet may play a significant role in symptom management.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with interstitial cystitis, bladder pain syndrome, or chronic prostatitis who experience persistent pelvic pain and urinary symptoms.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have chronic pelvic pain syndromes or those whose symptoms are not influenced by dietary factors may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new dietary guidelines that help reduce pain and improve quality of life for patients with chronic pelvic pain syndromes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have indicated potential benefits of dietary interventions in similar conditions, although this specific approach remains largely untested.
Where this research is happening
Saint Louis, United States
- Washington University — Saint Louis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sutcliffe, Siobhan — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Sutcliffe, Siobhan
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.