The link between fatty acids in blood cells and endometriosis risk
Erythrocyte fatty acids and risk of endometriosis
This study is looking at how certain fats in your blood might influence the chances of developing endometriosis, a condition that causes painful symptoms for many women, and it hopes to find dietary changes that could help ease those symptoms.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10708904 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how fatty acids found in red blood cells may affect the risk of developing endometriosis, a painful condition affecting many women. By analyzing stored blood samples from a large cohort of women, the study aims to provide more accurate insights than previous methods that relied on self-reported dietary habits. The goal is to identify potential dietary modifications that could help reduce the risk or severity of endometriosis symptoms, such as chronic pain and fatigue.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women of reproductive age who are at risk for or have been diagnosed with endometriosis.
Not a fit: Patients who are not of reproductive age or those without a diagnosis of endometriosis may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to dietary recommendations that help reduce the risk of endometriosis and improve the quality of life for affected women.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has suggested dietary factors may influence endometriosis, but this study's approach using blood biomarkers is relatively novel and could provide new insights.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Harris, Holly Ruth — Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Harris, Holly Ruth
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.