CHRONIC PELVIC PAIN FAECAL MICROBIOME STUDY (Old ID 27087)

Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Role

Principal Investigator

Description

Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is defined as non-cyclical pain in the area of the pelvis for most days for more than 3-6 months, unrelated to pregnancy. Prevalence of CPP worldwide is estimated to be between 15 % to 25.4%.In the recent years the important role the human gut microbiome plays in health has been elucidated. Several studies have indicated a strong link between dysbiosis of the gut microbiome and CPP aetiology. There is growing interest in the interaction between the gut microbiome and CPP. This project will analyse the microbiome of patients with CPP and explores any possible associations.

Date

11 Dec 2020 - 25 Sep 2025

Project Type

GRANT

Keywords

Microbiome;Gynaecology;Pelvic Pain;CPP;Gut Microbiome

Funding Body

Townsville Hospital and Health Service

Amount

23000

Project Team

Vanessa Lusink;Jay Iyer