Understanding Chlamydia in men who have sex with women
The natural history of C. trachomatis urethral infections in men who have sex with women
This project aims to understand how Chlamydia affects men and how their bodies fight off the infection, which could help prevent its spread to women.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indiana University Indianapolis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11132887 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection that can cause serious health problems for women, but men often don't have symptoms and aren't routinely screened. This makes it hard to stop the infection from spreading. We want to learn if men can develop immunity to Chlamydia and identify factors that lead to reinfection, such as specific bacteria in the urethra or other STIs. By studying men who have been exposed to Chlamydia, we hope to find new ways to protect women from this infection.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for related future opportunities might include men who have been identified as contacts to women with confirmed Chlamydia infections.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have Chlamydia or are not at risk for sexually transmitted infections may not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to better strategies for preventing Chlamydia reinfections in women and potentially new screening or treatment approaches for men.
How similar studies have performed: While Chlamydia screening programs have existed for decades, understanding immunity and reinfection patterns in men is a less explored area, making this approach novel.
Where this research is happening
Indianapolis, United States
- Indiana University Indianapolis — Indianapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nelson, David Emmet — Indiana University Indianapolis
- Study coordinator: Nelson, David Emmet
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.