Dietary change may offer new hope for endometriosis sufferers
NCT ID NCT04259788
First seen Apr 19, 2026 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 16 times
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.
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Locations
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Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Seattle, Washington, 98109, United States
What this could mean
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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.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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