Dietary change may offer new hope for endometriosis sufferers

NCT ID NCT04259788

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether following a healthy diet based on the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI) for 12 weeks could reduce pain and improve quality of life in women with endometriosis. 109 women with confirmed endometriosis and significant pain took part. Researchers measured pain levels, medication use, and inflammatory markers in the blood.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: AHEI diet (Alternative Healthy Eating Index)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to manage endometriosis pain and improve daily life.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study without a control group, so results may not be definitive. Diet changes can be hard to stick with, and pain relief may vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

endometriosis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ENDOMETRIOSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Seattle, Washington, 98109, United States

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