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The non-invasive early detection of endometriosis

Award Number: R21HD110826
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 05/15/2023
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 10/31/2025

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The non-invasive early detection of endometriosis - ABSTRACT Endometriosis is a debilitating disease involving the growth of endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterus. The primary symptoms are pelvic pain and infertility. Nearly half of affected women have chronic pelvic pain, and in 70% of those, the pain occurs during menstruation. Pain with sex (“dyspareunia”) and infertility occur in close to half of women affected by endometriosis. Less common symptoms include urinary or bowel symptoms. About 25% of women have no symptoms. Endometriosis can have both social and psychological effects. Currently, definitive diagnosis is achieved by surgical biopsy. Because of the invasive nature of this method, the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis is considerably delayed, with average time from symptom onset to diagnosis being 10 years. The consequence of this significant delay is prolonged and progressive pain, a risk of infertility and considerable social/economic impact. The purpose of this study is to develop non-invasive screening methods for the early detection of endometriosis. Specifically, we will target DNA methylation signatures carried by circulating fragments of extracellular DNA, referred to herein as cell-free DNA (cfDNA). These fragments, which are detected in a variety of fluid reservoirs including blood plasma, convey epigenomic information both about their cell type of origin and its pathological state. Our over-arching hypothesis is that altered DNA methylation signatures in the uterine tissue of endometriosis patients are detectable via analysis of plasma-derived cfDNA. In this study we will build a foundation of preliminary data towards the development of methods for the early non-invasive detection of endometriosis.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2026 ( Subtotal = -$2,308 )
2026	2024	MAGEE-WOMENS RESEARCH INSTITUTE AND FOUNDATION	3240 CRAFT PL STE 100	PITTSBURGH	PA	15213	ALLEGHENY	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	2	4/2/2026	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$2,308
														Subtotal = -$2,308

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $244,494 )
2024	2024	MAGEE-WOMENS RESEARCH INSTITUTE AND FOUNDATION	3240 CRAFT PL STE 100	PITTSBURGH	PA	15213	ALLEGHENY	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	2	5/1/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$244,494
														Subtotal = $244,494

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $219,581 )
2023	2023	MAGEE-WOMENS RESEARCH INSTITUTE AND FOUNDATION	3339 WARD ST	PITTSBURGH	PA	15213	ALLEGHENY	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	1	5/8/2023	NEW	$219,581
														Subtotal = $219,581

Grand Total All Awards = $461,767

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The non-invasive early detection of endometriosis

Award Number: R21HD110826

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 05/15/2023

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 10/31/2025

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